Biz Releases


Brewery explosion in Kelowna
Nicholas Johansen - Apr 15, 2019 - Biz Releases

Kelowna’s beer scene will be getting some new faces, just in time for summer. The city has a long history with craft beer, with Tree Brewing opening its doors way back in 1996, when B.C.’s now-booming craft beer scene was still in its infancy. Now, with the opening of Wild Ambition last December, the city boasts eight breweries. Another […]

Much health hiring ahead
Colin Dacre - Apr 14, 2019 - Biz Releases

The provincial government has announced upwards of $4.4 million in annual spending to bring a new primary healthcare network to the South Okanagan. The investment announced Friday at the Penticton Community Centre will see the government, over the next three years, directly hire six new general practitioners, five nurse practitioners and 11 other healthcare professionals […]

Level to return this summer
Wayne Moore - Apr 13, 2019 - Biz Releases

The Level Nite Club in downtown Kelowna is under new ownership. The club on Leon Avenue closed at the end of February, with the promise of something bigger and better on the horizon. “The End of an Era as a new one begins. Level Night Club as we know it is saying goodbye,” management posted on Facebook […]

Spring Wine Festival soon
Okanagan Edge Staff - Apr 12, 2019 - Biz Releases

The annual Spring Wine Festival is set to unfold in the Okanagan over the first two weeks of May. The Okanagan Wine Festivals Society has more than 90 events planned between May 1 and 12. There are five signature events, including the Spring WestJet Wine Tastings that will feature more than 200 under one roof. […]

Trellis reaches angel summit
Kirk Penton - Apr 12, 2019 - Biz Releases

 Thursday night could not have gone much better for Justin Goodhew. Not only did his beloved Toronto Maple Leafs win their playoff opener against the Boston Bruins, but he and his company, Trellis, captured $130,000 as the winner of the inaugural Okanagan Angel Summit at the Innovation Centre. “It’s humbling, because we’re trying to […]

Kelowna top sports town
Okanagan Edge Staff - Apr 12, 2019 - Biz Releases

Kelowna has been recognized as the No. 1 mid-sized Canadian city for hosting sporting events. The Canadian Sport Tourism Alliance, in partnership with Sportcal, determined that Kelowna was tops among cities with populations between 50,000 and 150,000 people. “We are committed to establishing Kelowna as a centre for multi-sport excellence, as a host to tournaments […]

Spring grand opening at Wilden
Okanagan Edge Staff - Apr 12, 2019 - Biz Releases

It will be a big day on Sunday in Wilden. The Kelowna subdivision will launch its two new neighbourhoods at its spring grand opening, which will be held at Wilden Presentation Centre. It will be showcasing Lost Creek Point and Echo Ridge through showhomes, and the day will include draw prizes, refreshments and activities for […]

Freeride returns to Big White
Okanagan Edge Staff - Apr 12, 2019 - Biz Releases

The bikes will be flying through the air at Big White Ski Resort once again this summer. The Big White Invitational Slopestyle event, hosted by Tom van Steenbergen, will be held on the mountain in July. Van Steenbergen, who was the winner of the 2018 Red Bull Rampage best trick award, will host the world’s […]

Quail residents up in arms
Wayne Moore - Apr 12, 2019 - Biz Releases

Many people living around The Quail golf course let city hall know they are not happy about a development taking away part of the golf course—and their view. Despite their displeasure, council voted 5-4 this week to allow the development on the property, which includes the 18th hole, to go ahead. Councillors Stack, Sieben, Singh and […]

Cafe hit three times
Colin Dacre - Apr 12, 2019 - Biz Releases

A Penticton cafe is frustrated after being broken into three times in as many nights this week. The Prague Cafe across from Marina Way Beach was hit by a burglar Sunday and then twice on Tuesday night. Owner Michal Gjurisic says the first thief stole a cell phone that was used to play music in […]