Kelowna’s new pot economy
Pot is going to drive Canada’s next big economic boom, and the Okanagan Valley, particularly Kelowna, is poised to be one of the country’s major players. Dave Martyn, the president of Kelowna’s Compass Cannabis, says legalization will pave the way for cannabis to be the biggest industry in the region. Across the country, the amount […]
Banks Crescent hearing set
The District of Summerland has confirmed a formal public hearing date for the deeply controversial Bank Crescent seniors development. The hearing will take place Feb. 5 from 1:30-4:30 p.m. and 6:30-9:30 p.m. at the Arena Banquet Room in Summerland. Mayor Peter Waterman says everyone that wants a chance to speak will be able to. Should […]
Museums vs McDonalds
One fast food giant thinks it’s better for people to pay $5 for a burger than head to a local museum. Gabriel Newman disagrees. Newman is the public education co-ordinator for Greater Vernon Museum and Archives, and he admits to being somewhat offended when a national McDonald’s commercial implied museums aren’t worth the price of […]
Ella ready to rise
The fences went up earlier this week, and on Thursday morning heavy machinery arrived at what will become the Ella development in downtown Kelowna. The Mission Group project, at the corner of Lawrence Avenue and Ellis Street, will feature a 20-storey tower housing 116 condo units. It will sit on a five-storey podium that houses […]
Frustrated over fee hike
The Home Inspector Association of BC is calling foul after learning its members will soon face a dramatic increase in the cost of their licenses. Consumer Protection BC, which regulates the province’s home inspectors, plans to ratchet up licensing fees over the next three years, from the current $525, to $1,114 for new licenses and […]
Big bucks for AO exports
A staple of the Kelowna tech scene will soon see its entrepreneur-boosting programs spread to communities across the province, thanks to a half-million dollars of federal funding. The money will allow Accelerate Okanagan, the tech accelerator that’s churned out some of the region’s most notable tech companies, to take two of its most popular programs […]
New exec at KCIBA
A former Calgary police officer and travel agency owner will soon take over as the new executive director of the Kamloops Central Business Improvement Association. Carl DeSantis will join the organization later this month, taking over for Gay Pooler, the outgoing general manager, who held the position for the last 14 years. DeSantis spent the […]
Skiers flocking to Sovereign
people than ever are signing up with the Sovereign Lake Nordic Club. The popular North Okanagan cross-country ski area has surpassed its all-time season pass holder number. The previous record was set during the 1990-91 season with 1,783 members when the club was called the North Okanagan Cross Country Ski Club. Now, 28 years later, […]
Biz award nominations open
Nominations are now open for the 80th annual Summerland Business and Community Excellence Awards. The awards by the Summerland Chamber of Commerce aim to celebrate “individuals and businesses who have contributed to the fabric and growth of the community.” There are 15 categories, including best business and citizen of the year. Nominations close on Jan. […]
Best of Vernon businesses
The “best of the best” local businesses in Vernon were recently announced, highlighting dozens of the city’s more impressive local businesses. The Best of the Best Local Business Awards are given out each year across the country, recognizing “worthy local businesses” that stand out amongst their peers, and are “an inspiration to their community.” To […]
