Okanagan Biz


Eldorado hiring fair in March
Okanagan Edge Staff - 11:27 am - Okanagan Biz

If you are in need of a summer job, there is a good chance Eldorado Resort has one waiting for you. The Kelowna resort, which is an institution in the Central Okanagan city, is set to host a seasonal hiring fair on Saturday, March 8, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Manteo at Eldorado […]

Oliver coffee shop on move
Sarah Crookall - 10:49 am - Okanagan Biz

An Oliver coffee roasting company that was ordered to move from a residential neighbourhood because of a strong odour complaint will be opening a cafe in the District Wine Village. “We’re gonna have espresso beverages; mochas, caramel macchiatos and lattes, brewed coffee. And then, we don’t know the exact details, but some light baking, like […]

Business motivator to speak
Glacier Media - 10:19 am - Okanagan Biz

An accomplished businessman and certified Birkman consultant with a wealth of experience in the non-profit sector will be speaking to Kamloops business leaders later this month about how to get the most out of their people. Michael Sambrook will be the keynote speaker at Marketplace Leaders on Feb. 19. Sambrook said his philosophy is fairly […]

Large housing project at council
Darren Handschuh - 9:53 am - Okanagan Biz

A new housing concept aimed at creating more than 1,800 attainably priced new homes on a portion of Vernon’s Commonage lands is to be considered by Vernon city council. At its regular meeting today (Feb. 10), council will be looking at a proposal by B.C.-based home builder Kerkhoff Develop-Build to allow the construction of nearly […]

Religious group seeks support
Okanagan Edge Staff - Feb 07, 2025 - Okanagan Biz

Youth With a Mission Kelowna is looking for people willing to contribute time, money or both to its newest project. The group has recently been cited a 3.4-acre property that features an old house in need of an upgrade. YWAM Kelowna plans to turn it into a live-in discipleship home, equipping centre and multi-ministry space, […]

January job numbers solid
Okanagan Edge Staff - Feb 07, 2025 - Okanagan Biz

The January job picture was mostly positive at the regional, provincial and national levels, with one notable exception. Metro Kelowna’s unemployment rate dropped one-tenth of a percentage point to 4.9% and added 900 jobs, and the national jobless mark also dropped by 0.1%, checking in at 6.6%, according to Statistics Canada data released Friday. B.C., […]

Snakebite wows big crowds
Chelsea Powrie - Feb 07, 2025 - Okanagan Biz

The Snakebite Film Festival was a resounding success in Penticton last weekend, welcoming crowds of hundreds, celebrating the art of film and starting conversations. Over four days, the annual festival showcased feature films with thought-provoking, topical content, as well as short films made by local artists. The feature films included Wild Goat Surf, which was […]

Building permit numbers fall
Wayne Moore - Feb 07, 2025 - Okanagan Biz

The record setting building boom Kelowna enjoyed over the early part of the decade has come crashing down. Spurred on in part by large projects such as Aqua, Water Street by the Park and the UBCO downtown tower, building permit values in Kelowna topped $1 billion for three consecutive years culminating in a record $1.756 […]

Chamber to talk tariffs
Rob Gibson - Feb 07, 2025 - Okanagan Biz

Kelowna Chamber of Commerce is holding an event to address local business concerns around U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to impose tariffs on Canada that could adversely impact the Okanagan. According to Caroline Miller, policy and government relations advisor with the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce, businesses are scratching their heads trying to figure out the best way […]

Film festival all about outdoors
Okanagan Edge Staff - Feb 06, 2025 - Okanagan Biz

Elevation Outdoors wants to take you on an unforgettable journey that showcases the beauty of our planet. The Kelowna charity, which is dedicated to breaking down barriers to help young people discover a passion for outdoor adventure, is hosting the sixth annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival on Friday, Feb. 28. The night will serve […]