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Big expansion for Vernon school
Chelsea Powrie - May 27, 2019 - Biz Releases

BX Elementary School in Vernon will soon be getting a major makeover. A 240-seat expansion to the school was announced Friday. Minister of Education Rob Fleming said the B.C. government will be providing $11.1 million to build an addition on the school, which is expected to be ready for students in September 2021. “With the […]

Human cost to weed laws
Okanagan Edge Staff - May 27, 2019 - Biz Releases

The forced closure of a long-time medicinal marijuana retailer in Vernon has devastated many in the community who relied on the products for daily quality of life. Herb’s Healing Centre owner Russ Stevenson closed his doors on May 21, saying he faced a $5 million fine and three years in prison if he’d stayed open. Many […]

President’s Choice hits Kelowna
Nicholas Johansen - May 26, 2019 - Biz Releases

Hundreds of people sat down across from total strangers in Kelowna’s Real Canadian Superstore parking lot Saturday and shared a meal. The President’s Choice Eat Together tour, which encourages participants to take time to eat meals with others, stopped by Kelowna Saturday on their tour across Canada. “From the stats, there’s an epidemic of loneliness,” […]

Affordable downtown living
Wayne Moore - May 25, 2019 - Biz Releases

The province, City of Kelowna and developer PC Urban have joined forces on a multi-million affordable housing project on the former BC Packinghouse site on Clement Avenue. The project, which has received all the permits and approvals from the city, will add 157 rental units inside two six-storey buildings on a portion of the site. […]

Airline Swoops into YLW
Kirk Penton - May 24, 2019 - Biz Releases

There were smiles all around Friday when Swoop flew in and out of Kelowna International Airport for the first time. The ultra-low-cost carrier conducted its inaugural voyage to Kelowna, arriving 20 minutes after noon from Winnipeg, and it was greeted by the traditional water cannon salute on the YLW tarmac. “For a guy who runs […]

Always including her students
Okanagan Edge Staff - May 24, 2019 - Biz Releases

Oliver teacher Kim Moffat has captured one of six 2019 Inclusive Education Awards. Moffat, who teaches Grade 5 at Senpaq’cin (SenPokChin) School, was one of two winners in the inclusive teaching category. Moffat works with the entire class to ensure that every student is included, welcomed and respected in class activities. “Kim has nurtured an […]

District looks at landfill options
Chelsea Powrie - May 24, 2019 - Biz Releases

The Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen heard an update on possible composting options for its landfills Thursday, one of which is struggling with reaching its limit and another of which is working to match up to provincial regulations. Manager of operations Andrew Reeder gave a presentation to council outlining the issues with current landfills, and […]

Swoop, here it is
Kirk Penton - May 24, 2019 - Biz Releases

Swoop is ready to start flying in and out of Kelowna. The ultra-low-cost carrier held its grand opening today at Kelowna International Airport prior to it welcoming its first flight into YLW, which is coming from Winnipeg. Swoop will fly between the Okanagan and the Manitoba capital three times a week this summer. The carrier, […]

Spamalot comes to Vernon
Darren Handschuh - May 24, 2019 - Biz Releases

So long Uncle Frank, hello King Arthur. For the last five years, Big Apple Productions took people down a time warp with the Rocky Horror Picture Show and the cross-dressing Uncle Frank. But this year they are offering something new when King Arthur brings Spamalot to Vernon. Spamalot is a musical lovingly ripped off from the […]

Okanagan tourism gets boost
Colin Dacre - May 24, 2019 - Biz Releases

The federal Minister of Tourism Melanie Joly stopped by for lunch and a speech in Penticton Thursday, touting the benefits of the new $58.5 million Canadian Experiences Fund for the South Okanagan tourism industry. “We want to make sure that Canadians and international visitors get to see these hidden gems that we have all across […]