New chef at Summerhill
Summerhill Pyramid Winery’s restaurant has a new chef. Jeffrey Young comes to the Kelowna winery with more than 30 years of experience in the kitchen. He has captured more than 20 gold, silver and bronze culinary medals at competitions across the globe. Young has worked from Vancouver to Halifax, and his roles have included everything […]
Top 40: Philipp Reichert
Philipp Reichert is the director of global engagement at UBCO and a proud alumnus of the university. Originally from Germany, Reichert is an experienced international educator and higher education administrator with extensive experience living, studying and working internationally in the Netherlands, Germany, Canada and the U.S. He is involved in a number of volunteer roles […]
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 […]
Top 40: Daniel Bussiere
Okanagan Edge and Kelowna Chamber of Commerce are partnering to showcase some of the region’s most exciting entrepreneurs through the “Top 40 Under 40” program. Sponsored by BDO, the “Top 40 Under 40” recognizes high-achieving professionals in our community and showcases their accomplishments. This marks the eighth year the chamber has conducted a “Top 40” showcase. Honourees will […]
Top 40: Amber Burridge
Okanagan Edge and Kelowna Chamber of Commerce are partnering to showcase some of the region’s most exciting entrepreneurs through the “Top 40 Under 40” program. Sponsored by BDO, the “Top 40 Under 40” recognizes high-achieving professionals in our community and showcases their accomplishments. This marks the eighth year the chamber has conducted a “Top 40” showcase. Honourees will […]
Family services adds familiar face
A familiar Vernon face is on the move. Vernon Winter Carnival executive director Vicki Proulx has been named fund development and communications co-ordinator with the North Okanagan Youth and Family Services Society. The newly created position will allow NOYFSS to continue to expand and promote programs within the agency as well as ensure community supporters […]
Exercise must become habit
By John Schlapbach Exercise is a health enhancing behaviour that can lead to optimal wellness, but it must be regular. Lack of it increases your chances of chronic health problems, accidents and even disability. It’s that time of year to get active again. See what the research says. Commitment to exercise requires an attitude and […]
Top 40: Aaron Derickson
Okanagan Edge and Kelowna Chamber of Commerce are partnering to showcase some of the region’s most exciting entrepreneurs through the “Top 40 Under 40” program. Sponsored by BDO, the “Top 40 Under 40” recognizes high-achieving professionals in our community and showcases their accomplishments. This marks the eighth year the chamber has conducted a “Top 40” showcase. Honourees will […]
New faces at Pushor Mitchell
Three new associate lawyers have joined the team at Pushor Mitchell LLP. Mark Brade, Darcy Whittaker and Thomas Eaves have begun practising at the downtown Kelowna law firm, expanding the services and capacity of the largest B.C. law firm outside of the Lower Mainland. “We are pleased to increase our capacity at Pushor Mitchell to […]
Top 40: Anjali Inman
Okanagan Edge and Kelowna Chamber of Commerce are partnering to showcase some of the region’s most exciting entrepreneurs through the “Top 40 Under 40” program. Sponsored by BDO, the “Top 40 Under 40” recognizes high-achieving professionals in our community and showcases their accomplishments. This marks the eighth year the chamber has conducted a “Top 40” showcase. Honourees will […]
