Chamber sets golf date

Kelowna Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual golf tournament on May 22, but you better get your entry in before it is too late. Harvest Golf Club will once again be the site of the 39th annual event, which brings the Kelowna business community together for a day of golf, dinner and networking. “We […]

New McDonald’s in works

Plans for a new McDonald’s restaurant on the west side of Salmon Arm were revealed as part of a development permit application that came forward during a development and planning services committee meeting Monday. Salmon Arm Shopping Centres Ltd. and Calloway REIT (Salmon Arm) are listed as owners on the application to build a new […]

Bernard Block nearly finished

Another major milestone has been reached at the Bernard Block in downtown Kelowna. The final tower crane on the site is being dismantled this week as the Bertram condominium building nears completion. Bernard Avenue is closed to vehicle and pedestrian traffic between St. Paul Street and Bertram Street for most of the week as the work is […]

Rutland apartments proposed

The next project in the continued buildup of neighbourhoods around Hollywood Road and Highway 33 in Rutland is before Kelowna’s planning department. Developers are looking to consolidate three properties at 425, 445 and 455 Vista Rd. to construct a six-storey apartment building. They have submitted rezoning and development permit application for the planned project. While […]

Hybrid heavy-hauler now legal

Chace Barber’s dream to get an electric hybrid truck on the road is now complete. The man behind Edison Motors in Merritt has produced the first electric hybrid heavy-haul truck to be manufactured in B.C. in more than 30 years. The L500 prototype vehicle, known as Topsy, became certified to drive on actual roads earlier […]

Organic meal prep business open

Anyone looking for a healthier alternative to drive-thrus and greasy fast food might be interested in a new organic meal prep service in Vernon. John McInnis runs MyChef and hopes to spread the word about his new cooking venture. “I’ve always loved food,” said McInnins, who makes all of his meals from scratch in the […]

Lakeshore project on pause

Kelowna city council will have to wait a few weeks before getting a look at a development permit application for an apartment building on Lakeshore Road. The item was scheduled to come before council Monday afternoon, but the property owner asked that the item be removed from the agenda. “They have some updated drawings they […]

Shen Yun shows this week

 Shen Yun, the world-renowned classical Chinese dance and music company, is set to dazzle Vancouver this week with its all-new 2024 production. The show, which takes viewers through 5,000 years of Chinese civilization, will be gracing the stage at Vancouver’s Queen Elizabeth Theatre, starting on Wednesday and running until Sunday. Shen Yun’s mission is […]

Finance minister coming for lunch

B.C.’s finance minister will be coming to Kelowna next month to discuss the provincial budget with the local business community. Kelowna Chamber of Commerce will welcome BC Minister of Finance Katrine Conroy to Coast Capri Hotel on Wednesday, April 16, from noon to 1:30 p.m. Conroy will give a breakdown of the provincial budget she […]

Dorothy’s makes some changes

There’s no place like Dorothy’s. Friends of Dorothy Lounge has transformed its experience for guests, offering a brand new food and drink menu. “It’s a brand new Dorothy’s, and I am so excited about it because I have been involved with Dorothy’s from day one as a performer and a part of the community, but […]