City fights frisky duo’s return
The City of Vernon is appealing an order to reinstate a member of Vernon Fire Rescue Service who was fired last year for having sex on the job. A brief statement from the city issued Thursday afternoon said, “The city has filed an application to the Labour Relations Board appealing the order of the arbitration board […]
Hotel awards get emotional
There were tears Thursday when the Kelowna Hotel Motel Association held its second annual Heart of Hospitality Awards luncheon. One of the three major awards was presented to Shannon Gauthier, the assistant housekeeping supervisor at Coast Capri Hotel. She captured the Heart and Soul Award over 16 other nominees, and her immense grief was part […]
TOTA wins in France
TOTA just keeps on winning awards. Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association CEO and president Glenn Mandziuk was in Lille, France, today to accept the International Place Marketing Award at the Place Marketing Forum for its leadership work in sustainable responsible tourism. TOTA was also named the Tourism Laureate at the awards, which were part of the […]
Mayor bullish on business
Kelowna Mayor Colin Basran painted a rosy picture Wednesday of what Kelowna can be over the next four years and beyond during his annual State of the City address to the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce. He spoke glowingly about the city’s rapid growth, small business acumen, ability to train and retain skilled workers, growing airport, plans for urban densification, […]
Big conferences big business
Stakeholders from across the Okanagan are gathering at 50th Parallel Estate Winery in Lake Country today for Global Meetings Industry Day. The plan is to discuss major business meetings and conventions in the Okanagan and how to attract more of them. Kelowna and the Okanagan Valley is already regarded as a national leader when it […]
Home prices stop skyrocketing
The median price of a two-storey home in Kelowna has increased over the last year, while the cost of a bungalow has dropped a smidgen. The Royal Lepage House Price Survey, which was released Thursday morning, also found the median price of a Kelowna condominium jumped a whopping 13.6 per cent to $435,823 since last […]
Granny firefighter going strong
There is no sitting around with pair of knitting needles for this Shuswap senior. When the call for help goes out, Lester McInally responds. As soon as she hears the pager, she heads to the White Lake Fire Hall and pulls on her turnout gear before hopping on the fire truck. Not bad for a 73-year-old grandmother. […]
Historic house becomes B&B
The City of Penticton has approved the operation of a bed and breakfast at one of the city’s oldest homes. Council unanimously approved a rezoning Tuesday to allow the business to run at 434 Lakeshore Dr. West. According to the Canadian Heritage Registry, the Warren House was built in 1912 for J.J. Warren, president of the Kettle […]
True Grain celebrates milestone
An anniversary party on Vancouver Island is going to benefit lovers of bread, croissants and cookies in the Okanagan. True Grain Bread, whose food is 100 per cent B.C. made, is celebrating the 15th anniversary of its flagship location in Cowichan Bay this week, and its locations in Summerland and Courtenay are going to join […]
Nursing student goes high tech
It’s funny how life works out sometimes. Alex Lukey wasn’t even planning to attend Okanagan Startup Weekend, so imagine her surprise when her idea was crowned one of the four winners at the annual event. “I’m still totally trying to wrap my brain around it,” said the Vernon native, who won a $2,500 legal package […]
