Waterfront celebrates 20 years
An independent, award-winning Kelowna restaurant is celebrating 20 years in business. Waterfront Restaurant & Wine Bar on Sunset Drive has managed to survive in the post-pandemic era when many others have fallen by the wayside. “I think the loyal clientele that we have, that are repeat customers, have really, really helped us navigate these times,” said […]
Local foundation earns kudos
A Kelowna-based foundation has been recognized for its equality when it comes to giving. Central Okanagan Foundation recently was named to Canada’s Top 50 Equitable Funders, which is compiled by Future of Good and QuakeLab. The foundation placed 24th on the list. Top 50 Equitable Funders is an independent annual ranking that spotlights grant makers […]
Condo development in works
McGuire Lake Park could be the backdrop of a new condominium development—if city council votes to support a zoning amendment application necessary for the buildings to rise. The Salmon Arm planning and development services committee voted Monday to recommend a zoning amendment application to city council for approval. The zoning change would allow for a […]
Trump or Harris? Wanna bet?
Think you know who is going to win Tuesday’s U.S. election? You can put your money where your mouth is through B.C.’s only legal gambling website. PlayNow.com believes Donald Trump is a solid bet to return to the White House, as he was getting 1.80 odds as of late Monday afternoon. In other words, if […]
KF Aerospace buys choppers
SkyAlyne and Kelowna’s KF Aerospace have agreed to purchase 19 helicopters from Airbus to help train Royal Canadian Air Force pilots. KF Aerospace, which makes up half of SkyAlyne, executed the contract for 19 advanced Airbus H135 helicopters, which will be used for the RCAF Future Aircrew Training Program, or FAcT. SkyAlyne won the contract […]
New housing planned in Nelson
A new project aiming to provide 48 units of housing for low-to-moderate-income residents could help further address housing affordability and sustainable community growth in Nelson. Proposed for the 1300 block of Fell Street, across from Selkirk College’s Tenth Street campus on city-owned land, the SHARE Housing Initiative Society had received a 60-year lease on the […]
Research centre wins cherry case
A cherry variety that a Washington orchardist claimed was a new type has been ruled as identical to one developed by Summerland’s major research centre. In a recent ruling from the District Court for the Eastern District of Washington, it was determined that the so-called “Glory” cherry is actually the “Staccato” cherry—the commercial name of […]
Critteraid shop seeks posh items
Critteraid Charity Shoppe in Summerland is seeking to spiff up its shelves for the holiday crowds this season, hoping high-end boutiques or clothing owners will donate some additions for their store. Critteraid president Lori Huot-Stewart said the store is the animal rescue’s main source of income and also a main source of shopping for many […]
Newspapers trim production
Two Okanagan newspapers are cutting down on the number of days they publish a paper edition. The Kelowna Courier will be down to just two days per week—Wednesday and Saturday—while the Penticton Herald will produce three editions, on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. The new schedule will start on Wednesday, Nov. 6. Both newspapers cited “financial […]
OC students score project funds
Two Okanagan College business students have received funding for their EnactusOC project. Reece LeGuilloux and Kayla Warner are the brains behind Revive, which recently received $4,300 in funding from 100 Women Who Care, a South Okanagan philanthropy group. The Revive project focuses on creating engaging and interactive curriculums about renewable energy for middle school students. […]
