Kelowna leads wood revolution
Kelowna is ready to once again lead the way when it comes to wood frame buildings. City council agreed on Monday to have the city take part in an early adoption initiative that would allow wood frame buildings to be built up to 12 storeys tall. Such structures are currently capped at six storeys. National […]
Syrah rules in South Okanagan
The South Okanagan is the place to be if you want Canada’s best syrah. Two wines received platinum status during the 2019 WineAlign National Wine Awards of Canada, and both hail from the Okanagan and Similkameen regions. Naramata’s Daydreamer Wines and Oliver’s Desert Hills Estate Winery both captured platinum designations during the judging. Daydreamer won […]
Only PhDs earn wage equity
The wage gap has closed between women and men with newly earned PhDs, though the numbers are less comforting for those without a decade to spend in the halls of higher learning, according to a University of Guelph study announced Tuesday. The study, which focuses on gender equity in the labour market, found that both […]
Faces of #OKGNtech
A strong community can promote new ideas and ensure accountability. It can also act as motivation, support and even provide a little friendly competition. The power of community is undeniable, and the Okanagan tech community is no exception. Our community is strong and growing with record speed, and maintaining connections through a period of growth […]
Herb farm up for honour
Kelowna’s Okanagan Lavender & Herb Farm is one of five finalists for a Canada Post E-Commerce Innovation Social Responsibility Award. “These awards, the recognition they bring, it really validates what we do here, so we’re really thrilled about that,” office manager Keely Bruel said. The family farm focuses on sustainable practices and packaging options. “We do […]
Council OKs ALR business
Kelowna city council went against staff wishes and gave cursory approval for a landscaping business to remain operating on agricultural land. Planner Laura Bentley said staff recommended against the non-farm-use application, saying it was not consistent with zoning or the Official Community Plan. “We’ve seen other landscaping companies moved off of agricultural land, and operating […]
Tourism minds get together
Tourism stakeholders in the Okanagan last week got the opportunity to share their thoughts with the provincial minister who oversees the industry in B.C. Lisa Beare, who serves as the Minster of Tourism, Arts and Culture, travelled to Kelowna along with deputy minister Shauna Brouwer last Wednesday to meet with Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association officials […]
Cheers to Vernon!
Cheers Okanagan Tours is expanding to Vernon. The award-winning tour company has been operating throughout the Okanagan since 2016, delivering people safely to places like wineries, weddings, the airport, SilverStar and Big White, and it will now service the North Okanagan directly. “I’m very privileged to be presented with the unique opportunity to contribute to […]
Aritzia coming to Kelowna
Popular fashion boutique Aritzia is coming to Kelowna this fall when its 4,000-square-foot store opens at Orchard Park Shopping Centre. The B.C.-based company was founded in Vancouver by Brian Hill in 1984. Today, it boasts more than 95 locations across North America, including Toronto, Montreal, New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Chicago. The Kelowna boutique […]
Black Antler opens in Penticton
Penticton’s newest bar and restaurant is looking to focus on the cocktail crowd, with a large street-side patio and extensive drink menu. Black Antler opened its doors Saturday on Winnipeg Street just off Westminster. Owner Dan Prokosh said he is excited to be partof the newly vibrant downtown scene for both day life and night life. “We […]
