Cam Clark Automotive Group has found its new general manager for Kamloops Kia, and it did not have to look too far to find her. Heather Lewis, who has 17 years of automotive industry experience, is the new GM at the dealership, which is one of four under the Cam Clark umbrella in Kamloops. She […]

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 […]

The City of Vernon has found its new chief administrative officer, and it didn’t have to look too far. Patti Bridal has been appointed to the position, effective Dec. 10, for a two-year term. “We could not be more pleased about this announcement,” Mayor Victor Cumming said in a press release. “Ms. Bridal has faithfully […]

By John Schlapbach In life, there are times of struggle and difficulty. It’s during these moments when we need to find our inner peace and access our personal reservoir of happiness. Finding happiness doesn’t have to be difficult. We can all achieve a sense of peace, love and contentment in any situation by learning how […]

The Thompson Okanagan region is well represented on the BC Hotel Association’s new board of directors, which is the most diverse one yet. The organization gathered in Vancouver last week for its annual general meeting, and three Thompson Okanagan hotel industry professionals ended up on the board. Bryan Pilbeam of Kamloops, who works at Delta […]

Club Management Association of Canada has recognized a Kelowna woman as one of the organization’s top young professionals. Nicole Kiatipis, who serves as Kelowna Yacht Club executive co-ordinator, is a 2022 winner of the CMAC’s Young Professional Award. Kiatipis was named one of two Young Professional Award winners in August, but she received her hardware […]

Western Canada Theatre has a new executive director. In a news release, the Kamloops-based theatre company announced Leslie Biles, who most recently held the position of vice-president of operations for Calgary’s Art Commons, was hired after an extensive national search. Biles joined the WCT team on Monday. WCT board president Beverley DeSantis said Biles brings […]

The Greater Westside Board of Trade held its annual general meeting earlier this week, and one of its tasks was setting a board of directors for the next 12 months. Amber Hall, who works for Telus, is back for her third straight term as president, while The Cove Lakeside Resort sales and marketing director Bobby […]

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 […]

Armstrong has a new manager of operations. Brad Ackerman brings more than 15 years of experience in local government management experience to the position. Ackerman previously worked for the Regional District of North Okanagan as manager of parks, recreation and culture, and the Regional District of Central Okanagan as manager of parks and resource operations. […]