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Development cash coming
Colin Dacre - Apr 29, 2019 - Biz Releases

The District of Summerland and Town of Oliver have received grants from the provincial government as a part of the rural dividend program. Oliver has been awarded $72,000 to create an economic development strategy to identify new business opportunities for the community. Summerland received just under $100,000 to strengthen the district’s agricultural sector. The project […]

Business boost in Penticton
Chelsea Powrie - Apr 29, 2019 - Biz Releases

The annual TRUE Penticton Expo—short for Think Remarkable Unique Experiences—took place Saturday at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre, welcoming record crowds. “We had just under 600 people attend it in the four hours that it operated,” said Thom Tischik, Travel Penticton executive director. “We had 46 different businesses and events that were represented.” TRUE is […]

Boat Show attracts crowd
Alanna Kelly - Apr 29, 2019 - Biz Releases

Boat enthusiasts flooded towards Kelowna Yacht Club on Saturday and Sunday for the 24th annual Kelowna Boat Show. BC Boating Association president Don Prittie says B.C. is better on a boat, whether on the ocean or a lake. “It is a fabulous thing to do,” Prittie said. “We encourage everybody to get out there. You can […]

Day of Mourning for workers
Alanna Kelly - Apr 28, 2019 - Biz Releases

A public ceremony is being held in Kelowna and Vernon on Sunday to remember workers who have lost their lives on the job. More than 35 Day of Mourning ceremonies around the province will also be taking place today as British Columbians remembers those who have been killed or seriously injured as a result of their […]

Management firm wants partners
Okanagan Edge Staff - Apr 26, 2019 - Biz Releases

If you’re in a business that could offer operational services at a health facility, the Penticton Regional Hospital would like to hear from you next week. Penticton Regional Hospital Facilities Management, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of the EllisDon Corporation, will be hosting a three-hour event on Wednesday at Lakeside Resort and Conference Centre. […]

DropBike drops out of Kelowna
Wayne Moore - Apr 26, 2019 - Biz Releases

Uber and Lyft could be coming to Kelowna as early as this summer, but it’s not what you think. The ride-sharing giants have both branched out into the growing bike share market, and both have had contact with city hall about possibly bringing their service brand to the city. Active transportation co-ordinator Matt Worona confirmed […]

OC students show off skills
Okanagan Edge Staff - Apr 26, 2019 - Biz Releases

Seven Okanagan College trades and technology students came home with medals from the Skills Canada BC competition in Abbotsford last week, and two are off to nationals as a result. Josh Burnell, who is an aircraft maintenance engineering student, captured gold in after performing a 100-hour inspection on a Rolls Royce Allison 230-C20 free turbine […]

World Cup coming to town
Rob Gibson - Apr 26, 2019 - Biz Releases

The Snowboardcross World Cup is coming to the Okanagan next year. Big White will host the Barrels & Berms Snowboardcross World Cup next Jan. 20-27. This will be the first Snowboardcross World Cup event in Canada since 2013. It will feature both World Cup individual and team events. As part of the Barrels & Berms […]

Ice scraping made easier?
Okanagan Edge Staff - Apr 26, 2019 - Biz Releases

UBC Okanagan researchers believe they have found a way to remove ice from large areas with ease. The group, which was published in the journal Science, believes it has found a new surface coating that will help with the morning windshield scrape for those who live in colder climates. The new anti-ice coating is a […]

Pot shops ready for hearing
Wayne Moore - Apr 26, 2019 - Biz Releases

Five potential cannabis retail stores in West Kelowna have moved one step closer to reality. City council Tuesday gave first and second reading to zoning amendments for all five proposed locations. The public will now get a chance to weigh in at an upcoming public hearing before council considers moving them ahead for adoption. “I think […]