License request for Lumby pot plant
A North Okanagan cannabis company has filed its final paperwork to Health Canada to obtain a license to cultivate in Lumby. True Leaf Cannabis submitted its site evidence to Health Canada for True Leaf Campus, the company’s cannabis cultivation and production facility. earlier this year, True Leaf completed construction on the current phase of the […]
Jilly Jacket at Joe Fresh
Kelowna’s Bachelorette Jillian Harris has partnered with Joe Fresh to release a limited-edition outerwear piece called the Jilly Jacket. The jacket is part of the brand’s new PrimaLoft collection that features thermal insulation, which is lightweight and water resistant. The Jilly Jacket retails for $79 and will be available online and in stores later this […]
100 days until ski season!
Can’t wait for winter? Opening day at Big White Ski Resort has been set for Nov. 28, management announced Monday. The countdown to carving turns in Champagne powder in on, with just over 100 days until resort open its winter season. Despite the summer heat, staff have been busy planning and preparing for the […]
Concrete flowing at Brooklyn
The first major concrete pour has begun at the Brooklyn tower in downtown Kelowna as the long awaited project finally takes shape. Ground was broken on the site, owned by Mission Group, in March 2019 and while work has been underway for a while, the pouring of concrete means the site will begin to look […]
Duelling rental reports
A second rental report has been released and this one paints a very different picture of the rental market in Kelowna. On August 13, Padmapper.com released its own report that stated Kelowna was the 8th most expensive city to find a rental, with a two-bedroom place going for $1,730 per month. But, a report released […]
The Wedge on Water Street
A new development has been proposed for downtown Kelowna and it is a unique looking building as it going to fit in a tight space. The mixed commercial building along Water Street at the corner of Leon Avenue is planned for a triangular site that has been home to a used car lot. The Wedge […]
Cannabis company on NYSE
A Kelowna cannabis company has announced it has been added to The Cannabis ETF (THCX), which trades on the New York Stock Exchange. Valens GroWorks Corp is a vertically integrated provider of extraction products and services. “Valens’ inclusion in The Cannabis ETF will provide us with a new opportunity to broaden our reach and increase […]
Rent a mower, get a rebate
The City of Kelowna is encouraging those with a farm or property larger than one hectare to rent a mower or chipper to receive a rebate. Residents who rent one of these items for the purpose of fuel reduction or disposal of small volumes of wood can receive a rebate of up to $500. The […]
Home delivery booming
Skip the Dishes has been operating in the Okanagan for nearly two years and according to the delivery service, business is booming. According to a Skip spokesperson, the most popular independent restaurants in 2019 so far this year are Bluetail Sushi Kitchen, Made in India, and Momo Sushi. Residents and visitors are enjoying the ease […]
WestJet investigated
Canada’s transportation watchdog is launching an inquiry into how WestJet Airlines Ltd. handles its passengers during schedule changes after an incident last month saw travellers bumped without compensation. The Canadian Transportation Agency says the probe into WestJet’s tariff — its contract with customers — follows a complaint after a Canadian couple en route to Italy […]
