Biz Releases


Logging opponents unite
Colin Dacre - Nov 13, 2018 - Biz Releases

More than 1,400 people have now signed a petition opposed to planned logging within a recreation area just outside Penticton frequented by cross-country skiers and mountain bikers. Several cut blocks have been laid out amongst a network of trails about four kilometres up the Carmi Forest Service Road, slated to be logged in 2019. The […]

Lexaria launches supplement
Okanagan Edge Staff - Nov 13, 2018 - Biz Releases

Kelowna’s Lexaria Bioscience Corp. has launched a new drink supplement. ChrgD+, a water-soluble, ready-mix hemp supplement powder packet, can be added to any drink at any time. The two-gram pouches can be easily stored in shirt pockets or purses, and the nearly odourless and flavourless powder won’t affect the beverage you are consuming. “This new […]

True Leaf adds products
Okanagan Edge Staff - Nov 13, 2018 - Biz Releases

Vernon’s True Leaf Medicine International has added seven new products for cats to its True Hemp product line. The products, which are available in pet stores and online across Europe, include five hemp-based treats and two hemp toys. The treats have a crunchy outer shell and a soft inner core with hemp, and they treat […]

Grow-ops devour electricity
Colin Dacre - Nov 13, 2018 - Biz Releases

With several cannabis production facilities under construction or already producing in the Southern Interior, electrical utilities are having to cope with a very power-hungry industry coming online all at once. FortisBC says it has received 17 inquiries for utility hookups to legal grow-ops in its service area this year so far, with a pair of […]

Tourism takes big hit
Colin Dacre - Nov 13, 2018 - Biz Releases

Armed with research that shows tourist visits to the region were down by a half a million visits during August and September, the Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association is getting ready to launch a campaign to “reinstall confidence” in the area after yet another devastating wildfire season. Ingrid Dilschneider, TOTA digital marketing specialist, says the campaign […]

No movement on Marriott
Wayne Moore - Nov 13, 2018 - Biz Releases

A new hotel at a signature intersection in Kelowna appears to be on hold. In January of last year, city council approved a development permit for two six-storey towers and a multi-family apartment at the corner of highways 97 and 33. The hotel, featuring 200 rooms, would be run by the Marriott chain. However, with […]

Hospital hours staying put
Colin Dacre - Nov 12, 2018 - Biz Releases

Interior Health says it has no plans to cut overnight hours at the South Okanagan General Hospital in Oliver. Administrator of acute care Carl Meadows said in a letter Nov. 8 to Oliver council IH “has no plans for any changes to the hospital at this time.” “Interior Health is having ongoing discussions with our […]

Sun looking for coach
Nicholas Johansen - Nov 12, 2018 - Biz Releases

The head coach of the Okanagan Sun football team has resigned after running the program for the last three seasons. Ben Macauley’s resignation comes shortly after the Sun lost to the Langley Rams at home in the BCFC final. “While my time as head coach has come to an end I will forever be thankful for the […]

Local Crime Stoppers lauded
Okanagan Edge Staff - Nov 12, 2018 - Biz Releases

The local Crime Stoppers chapter recently captured an award for a public service video it produced. Central Okanagan Crime Stoppers won the award for Best Public Service Announcement at the 39th annual Crime Stoppers International conference in The Hague, Netherlands. The video, which was created and produced with the assistance of Kelowna production company Beachtek, […]

Local films need extras
Josh Winquist - Nov 12, 2018 - Biz Releases

Filming in the Southern Interior is about to ramp up. In the next month, the Okanagan will play host to at least three major film productions, and the call has gone out for large numbers of extras for each of them. “One production is calling for over 350 people in a three-week span, and one […]