Oliver fills CAO position
Wayne Anderson has been named chief administrative officer for the town of Oliver, the top administrative job with the town, and he has a lot to bring to the table. Anderson has been acting CAO in Oliver since May, filling the vacant position left by Ed Chow, while also working as the town’s chief financial […]
Vernon PR head moving on
The City of Vernon’s point person for communications is moving on. Christy Poirier, manager of communications and grants, said her last day on the job will be Sept. 28. Poirier has been the city’s lead communications person for the past four years. She and her husband are relocating back to Alberta, where she has accepted […]
TNRD finds new division GM
Thompson-Nicola Regional District didn’t have to look far to find a new general manager for its corporate services division. In a news release, the TNRD announced Greg Lowis will be joining the regional district as general manager of corporate and legislative services, a role left vacant since former manager Deanna Campbell was hired to be CAO of […]
New face at CMHA Vernon
A familiar Vernon communications face has joined the Canadian Mental Health Association. Richard Rolke is CMHA Vernon’s new manager of fund development and communications. Rolke was most recently communications and program co-ordinator for the Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce and has 28 years of experience in local media. “We are very excited to have Richard join our […]
Giving back to Okanagan College
A long-time Okanagan College employee has joined its board of governors. Cindy Battersby, who retired in 2021 after more than 30 years at the college, is the newest member of the board. “We’re excited to have someone with such a wide breadth of experience at Okanagan College and in the community join the OC board […]
Top 40: Rio Branner
Okanagan Edge and Kelowna Chamber of Commerce are partnering to showcase some of the region’s most exciting entrepreneurs through the “Top 40 Over 40” program. Sponsored by BDO, the “Top 40 Over 40” recognizes high-achieving professionals in our community and showcases their accomplishments. This marks the ninth year the chamber has conducted a “Top 40” showcase. Honourees will […]
Top 40: James Hektner
Okanagan Edge and Kelowna Chamber of Commerce are partnering to showcase some of the region’s most exciting entrepreneurs through the “Top 40 Over 40” program. Sponsored by BDO, the “Top 40 Over 40” recognizes high-achieving professionals in our community and showcases their accomplishments. This marks the ninth year the chamber has conducted a “Top 40” showcase. Honourees will […]
Top 40: Candace Chisholm
Okanagan Edge and Kelowna Chamber of Commerce are partnering to showcase some of the region’s most exciting entrepreneurs through the “Top 40 Over 40” program. Sponsored by BDO, the “Top 40 Over 40” recognizes high-achieving professionals in our community and showcases their accomplishments. This marks the ninth year the chamber has conducted a “Top 40” showcase. Honourees will […]
Museums boss leaving job
After nearly 10 years at the helm, Linda Digby is moving on from her role as Kelowna Museums Society executive director. Digby announced her departure in the organization’s weekly newsletter. “I am deeply grateful for all of the incredible experiences I’ve had during this time, from collaborating with community partners and overseeing gallery renewals to […]
Top 40: Erikka Moojelsky
Okanagan Edge and Kelowna Chamber of Commerce are partnering to showcase some of the region’s most exciting entrepreneurs through the “Top 40 Over 40” program. Sponsored by BDO, the “Top 40 Over 40” recognizes high-achieving professionals in our community and showcases their accomplishments. This marks the ninth year the chamber has conducted a “Top 40” showcase. Honourees will […]
