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Show home opens Saturday
Contributed - Jul 06, 2023 - Think Local

Beautiful homes right on the golf course in one of the most coveted locations in Canada. That sums up Kelowna’s Quail Landing, which will conduct the grand opening of its show home this Saturday and Sunday afternoon (July 8 and 9) from noon to 4 p.m. The community is located along the 18th fairway of the […]

Local condo sales still hot
Contributed - Jul 05, 2023 - Think Local

As Canadians keep a close eye on changing interest rates and fluctuating real estate markets, one Kelowna presale development has proven the demand for condos is still incredibly strong on the local market. Savoy on Clement launched sales this spring, and just weeks later the project is already 75% sold. That makes it the fastest […]

30 yrs of marketing strategy
Contributed - Jul 05, 2023 - Think Local

Navigator Multimedia is one of Kelowna’s longest-standing digital marketing agencies and is celebrating its big 3-0 this year. With its long history in the digital game, Navigator not only witnessed some of the internet’s biggest leaps but also helped guide businesses through those technological evolutions. A company with humble beginnings, one of its early tasks […]

Outbound Cycle turns 30
Contributed - Jul 04, 2023 - Think Local

Glenn LaPlante was 20 years old in 1993 when he and a partner purchased a humble little bike shop in West Kelowna. No one was sure how long it would last. “We were just trying to make it for the first couple of years,” LaPlante says. “The first three are the hardest, and then the […]

Vine 49 delivers every time
Contributed - Jul 04, 2023 - Think Local

Wine tours are meant to be fun. Vine 49 Wine Tours brings the fun. With a team of passionate young locals as tour guides, Vine 49 offers an unparalleled experience, connecting visitors with the vibrant spirit of Canada’s wine wonderland. Vine 49 takes pride in its young and energetic drivers who truly embody the essence […]

PAG secures stunning works
Contributed - Jul 03, 2023 - Think Local

Penticton Art Gallery, also known as PAG, is offering three transformative exhibitions this summer that will get you thinking and leave you inspired. The works of esteemed artists Shizuye Takashima, Noll Derriksan and Richard Reid will be on display from July 4 to Sept. 9, giving Okanagan residents and visitors alike ample opportunity to explore […]

Brandt joins 97 South in July
Contributed - Jul 03, 2023 - Think Local

The summer heat is set to rise in Penticton, as the fifth annual 97 South Song Sessions will welcome Canadian country legend Paul Brandt and four Nashville hit songwriters to the main stage. The event will take place July 20-22 at Penticton Trade and Convention Centre, and Penticton Lakeside Resort and Conference Centre. It has […]

Roots & Rhythms at Road 13
Contributed - Jul 02, 2023 - Think Local

Imagine an evening of local live music surrounded by sun-kissed vines, sipping on a glass of bold, southern wine. Welcome to Roots & Rhythms at Road 13 in Oliver. The perfect blend of farm charm and acoustic bliss, crafted just for you. Pull up your favourite chair, fill a glass of white, red or rosé, […]

Keep ducts clean, stay safe
Contributed - Jun 30, 2023 - Think Local

Mark Powers was a young 16-year-old with an entrepreneurial spirit. He took his first steps into the duct and carpet cleaning industry, bringing with him an experience of fire safety he acquired from his father, a Toronto firefighter. Little did he know that this would be the start of a fruitful journey spanning multiple decades. […]

Tapas coming to Penticton
Contributed - Jun 30, 2023 - Think Local

Christopher Royal has decided to add some Spanish flavour to Penticton’s burgeoning food scene. The managing partner of the wildly popular Pizzeria Tratto, Royal will soon be opening Chulo Tapas & Bar, a Spanish micro-restaurant that will offer small bites and tasty cocktails to a total of 28 seats inside and out. “It is sort […]