Uber set to launch in Kamloops
Uber has revealed its launch date for Kamloops and is continuing its search for new drivers. The global ride-share company last month announced it planned to expand across the entire province of B.C. in May. Next Wednesday (May 28) will be the first day of service in Kamloops. Uber is sweetening the pot to attract […]
Tourism touts 2024, new board
Tourism Kelowna elected a new board of directors during its annual general meeting on Wednesday, and its members come from a wide range of Central Okanagan destination organizations. The organization also reported a successful 2024 during the meeting at Coast Capri Hotel, with data showing 2.1 million trips and 6.4 million overnight stays last year […]
Gorman buys Princeton mill
A family-owned wood products manufacturer based out of West Kelowna has reached an $120 million agreement to purchase Weyerhaeuser Company’s lumber mill operation in Princeton. In a news release, Weyerhaeuser said Gorman Group will be taking over the operation, which includes the manufacturing facility, all associated timber licence assets in B.C. and the value of […]
Triumphant return for peaches
For the first time since the 2022 growing season, Vernon’s Davison Orchards will have peaches. During the previous three winters, cold snaps dropped temperatures in the North Okanagan to below -30 C, killing the buds. Even temperatures around -25 C or -26 C could cause severe damage to the peach crops. “We’ve had three years of looking […]
College makes food changes
Kekuli Cafe is leaving, but some new local vendors will be joining the complement of food offerings at Okanagan College in Kelowna. “Okanagan College would like to thank the Kekuli Cafe for their contributions to the college over the past three years,” the college said in a statement. “ Kekuli Cafe’s presence and offerings have […]
Maple Roch scores big order
Maple Roch has secured its largest single order to date. The Summerland maple syrup company has sold more than 4,000 bottles to Gateway Casinos & Entertainment. They are Canada-themed products, and they will be delivered to Gateway around Canada Day. “We are thrilled about this opportunity,” Maple Roch sales manager Mirjana Komljenovic said in a […]
Aircraft maintenance event on tap
Those interested in a career in aircraft maintenance are invited to mark June 4 on their calendars. The Okanagan College Aircraft Maintenance & KF Aerospace Showcase will be held that Wednesday from 6-7:30 p.m. The event, which will be held at the OC aerospace campus, will allow visitors to explore the college’s aircraft maintenance engineer […]
Nelson patio plan up in smoke
Nelson is not open for business if you are a cannabis entrepreneur, says the downtown business owner who applied for a permit to operate a cannabis consumption patio recently. Brenton Raby said last week after his Yaherb Culture Café, located at 512 Hendryx St., was denied a temporary use permit by city council last week, […]
Agriculture feedback sought
Farmers in the Central Okanagan have been through some tough challenges in recent years. Regional District of Central Okanagan is looking for public input on how best to help the agriculture sector. The RDCO is asking area residents to complete a survey and share their thoughts on the regional agricultural strategy draft. The strategy includes […]
St. Eugene celebrates 25 years
Four Ktunaxa Nation bands and Shuswap Indian Band made a commitment 25 years ago to do it right when building a golf resort on the grounds of the former Kootenay Indian Residential School. That determination has paid off in spades, as St. Eugene Golf Resort & Casino is celebrating the 25-year anniversary of the golf […]
