Western Canada Theatre is launching a nation-wide hunt to fill the shoes of its outgoing executive director. In a news release, WCT said executive director Leslie Biles will be returning to her hometown of Calgary later this month. Under Biles’ leadership, WCT said she strengthened community partnerships, and established programs and new systems to increase […]

Tolko will be led for the first time by someone without the founding family name. The forestry and manufacturing company announced last week that it has chosen a new president and CEO. Pino Pucci has stepped into the role after nearly a decade in leadership positions at the company. “I’m honoured to build upon the […]

Kelowna Women in Business has honoured an Okanagan College professor with its most prestigious award. OC business professor Dr. Kyleen Myrah has been named KWIB’s 2024 Business Woman of the Year, given annually to a leader who is a champion for women in the workforce and role model within her industry who displays excellence in her field […]

A Kelowna cannabis company’s chief operating officer is moving on to new adventures. Avant Brands earlier this month announced that COO David Lynn will be leaving the company on July 5 after six years at the helm. “David has been a key player in our success, helping to streamline our operations and prepare us for […]

Peachland’s new fire chief will get to work on May 27. Ian Cummings, currently the chief for Armstrong-Spallumcheen, has been hired for the top job in Peachland. “Ian comes to us from the Armstrong Spallumcheen Fire Department, where he has been the fire chief for the past six years after being a paid on-call firefighter […]

Kelowna Community Resources is looking for a new leader after Ellen Boelcke on Wednesday announced she will be retiring later this year. Boelcke, who has been KCR’s executive director for the past 14 years, will officially leave the organization on Sept. 30. She plans to dive into new adventures, to travel and to explore. “This […]

A familiar face is joining the Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce. Kevin Rothwell has been named membership manager. Rothwell’s career includes experience as a business owner, Better Business Bureau accreditation officer, business development manager, fund development manager, communications specialist, emcee, benefit auctioneer and a radio, television, online and print journalist and announcer. Rothwell is also […]

KingFisher Boats has promoted a pair of executives. Baxter Bolton is the Vernon business’ new president, while the man he is replacing, Brad Armstrong, has been moved up to chief financial officer of Bryton Marine Group, which is KingFisher’s parent company and also based in the North Okanagan city. “Baxter is well suited to take […]

Avant Brands has hired a professional with more than a decade of experience in the cannabis and alcohol industries as its new vice-president of revenue strategy. Sukhie Chahal is the newest face at the Kelowna cannabis company after previously working in revenue management and sales strategy at Canopy Growth Corp. “Sukhie’s proven track record in […]

Kelowna Museums Society has found its new executive director. Jillian Povarchook is back in Kelowna after working at the Museum of Vancouver for 12 years, during which time she earned her master’s of museum education. She is a Kelowna native whose specialties are collections management, public programming and visitor experience. “I am thrilled to bring […]