Okanagan Biz


70’s vibe embraced by Kelowna
Anita Sthankiya - Aug 13, 2019 - Okanagan Biz

With opening weekend behind them, the owners of Kelowna’s newest restaurant are breathing a sigh of relief as things at Skinny Duke’s Glorious Emporium went off without a hitch. Downtown’s newest establishment is a sight to behold as the 70’s themed restaurant and bar drew in crowds of eager patrons wanting to take in the […]

Kelowna 8th in rental market
Anita Sthankiya - Aug 13, 2019 - Okanagan Biz

The latest Canadian National Rent Report has ranked Kelowna as the 8th most expensive rental market in the nation with the prices of one and two bedrooms settling at median prices of $1,280 and $1,730 respectively. Kelowna dropped one spot over the same time last year as did Hamilton, but the rest of the top […]

Supportive housing a go
Wayne Moore - Aug 13, 2019 - Okanagan Biz

Kelowna city council gave its approval Monday for another supportive housing project in Rutland. It’s the fifth such project either up and running or in the development stage in the Rutland area. The latest is at McIntosh and Asher roads, a half block from Centennial Park, and down the street from the community policing station. Council […]

Yogi’s coming to Kelowna
Anita Sthankiya - Aug 13, 2019 - Okanagan Biz

The Okanagan Yoga Festival has announced it will be returning to the region for its third year, and this time it will be held in downtown Kelowna. For the past two years, the festival has be held in Osoyoos at the Spirit Ridge Resort, but for 2019 the three day event will take place at […]

MOU to support First Nations in trades
Anita Sthankiya - Aug 12, 2019 - Okanagan Biz

The Okanagan Training and Development Council (OTDC) along with the Industry Training Authority (ITA) will meet in West Kelowna to sign a Memorandum of Understanding. As part of its commitment to supporting success in trades education and apprenticeship for First Nations, the two groups will come together to sign the Memorandum. The event will also […]

Foundry Kelowna reopens on Kirschner
Anita Sthankiya - Aug 12, 2019 - Okanagan Biz

Kelowna’s youth mental health hub has reopened its doors a month after a small kitchen fire broke out forcing its closure. Foundry Kelowna has announced it is reopening on Kirschner Road following the July fire, which caused smoke damage to the entire centre. The organization had been working out of Central School on Richter Street […]

12-foot pie star of Huckleberry Festival
Anita Sthankiya - Aug 12, 2019 - Okanagan Biz

Hundreds of hungry people took in the fourth annual Huckleberry Festival at Big White Sk Resort and were treated to a massive 12-foot pie complete with 150 lbs of berries. The soggy weather didn’t dampen the spirit as the event was moved indoors to the Village Centre Mall, where roughly 500 people enjoyed the festivities. […]

Vernon receives pot shop application
Anita Sthankiya - Aug 12, 2019 - Okanagan Biz

The Regional District of North Okanagan (RDNO) says it has received its first application for a retail cannabis store. As a result, the Electoral Area Advisory Committee has agreed to hold a public hearing for a licence referral application for a cannabis retail store at Squires Four Public House on Stickle Road in Vernon. According […]

International tourism on the rise
Anita Sthankiya - Aug 12, 2019 - Okanagan Biz

The Thompson Okanagan may be experiencing less forest fires in 2019, but that doesn’t mean the tourist are flocking to the region as a result. The latest data from the Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association (TOTA) shows that Canadian tourism in the region is down 6% this year to date compared to the same time last […]

Pot shops piling up
Chelsea Powrie - Aug 11, 2019 - Okanagan Biz

A third proposed downtown non-medical retail cannabis store in Summerland will be before district council on Monday. PH Summerland Cannabis Inc. is looking to open a shop at 10105 Main St. District staff will be recommending that council approve the shop and forward their recommendation to the provincial Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch, which will […]