The president of the B.C. Nurses Union announced on Wednesday she has been placed on an administrative leave by the union, following a complaint filed against her she is calling “false allegations.” Gayle Duteil has been off work since May, originally going on a medical leave while she was being treated for breast cancer. Duteil said in […]

A renowned, local wine-industry entrepreneur is being recognized with an honorary degree from Thompson Rivers University on Friday. Anthony von Mandl is the founder of Mark Anthony Wine Merchants, but is best known as the proprietor of Mission Hill Family Estate Winery. At TRU’s fall convocation ceremony, von Mandl will receive an honorary doctor of […]

This year, Okanagan Edge and the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce have partnered to showcase some of the Okanagan’s most exciting entrepreneurs, through the Top 40 Under 40 program. Sponsored by BDO, the Top 40 Under 40 recognizes innovative young professionals in our community, and showcases their accomplishments. Okanagan Edge will feature a new honouree each week, so […]

The Penticton and Wine Country Chamber of Commerce has announced Kim Kirkham as its new executive director. Kirkham is a senior personal banking officer at Valley First Credit Union and community engagement coordinator at the South Okanagan Similkameen Volunteer Centre, according to her LinkedIn profile. She is also host chair for the 2018 Scotties Curling […]

Lane Merrifield has been named the 2017 Business Leader by the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce. The award is the top honour given out through the chamber’s Business Excellence Awards. Merrifield received the 2017 award for his “outstanding contributions to the business community in the Central Okanagan.” Merrifield is probably best known as the founder of Club Penguin, the […]

Tourism Kelowna has tapped an Alberta-based manager to be its new CEO. Lisanne Ballantyne will step into the role at the end of October, bringing her years of experience in communications and management to work for Tourism Kelowna. Ballantyne takes over for Nancy Cameron, who stepped down as the organization’s CEO in June. Cameron resigned […]

This year, Okanagan Edge and the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce have partnered to showcase some of the Okanagan’s most exciting entrepreneurs, through the Top 40 Under 40 program. Sponsored by BDO, the Top 40 Under 40 recognizes innovative young professionals in our community, and showcases their accomplishments. Okanagan Edge will feature a new honouree each week, so […]

A new executive director has stepped in at the Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre. Vernon local Jim Harding has come home to kick off the 2017/2018 season, bringing a mix of theatre knowledge and executive chops to the centre. Harding returns to Vernon after a 13-year run as the big cheese at Theatre BC, followed […]

The Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce has a new membership and marketing coordinator. Dan Proulx, who served as the chamber’s membership and events coordinator in 2015, will take on the role, assisting and recruiting new members and working with current members of marketing and promotions. Proulx takes over for Jamie Morrow, who worked as the […]

Reality TV power couple Bryan and Sarah Baeumler have thrown their names behind an upstart, Kelowna-based mattress company. The HGTV Canada superstars are known for their roles hosting shows like Bryan Inc., Disaster DIY, and House of Bryan. The stars recently partnered with Kelowna’s Haven Mattress Co., signing on to promote the company’s line of […]