David Chilton pays visit
If you thought you saw The Wealthy Barber earlier this week in Penticton, you weren’t seeing things. David Chilton, one of Canada’s most popular personal finance experts, author of The Wealthy Barber and former Dragon on CBC’s Dragons’ Den, was in the South Okanagan city as the keynote speaker during an event at Penticton Lakeside […]
Navigating the RV market
Recreational vehicles are growing in popularity and with so many people entering the market, the question they face is, “Do we buy privately or from a reputable dealership?” So, how do you do it with confidence you are not only getting the right unit for your needs but also a good quality vehicle at a […]
Vernon dealers give $20K
They like to have a lot of fun at Vernon Dodge and Vernon Kia. And you know what’s fun? Letting someone know they’ve won $10,000 cash, that’s what. Vernon Dodge and Vernon Kia know life is not easy these days, especially if you are making a significant purchase like a vehicle. That is why the […]
Celebrate Pride in the Vines
See Ya Later Winery is never afraid to throw a good party. So the South Okanagan winery is throwing a bash next month that will celebrate Pride Month. “The inspiration came from one of our managers, who is part of the LGBT2Q-plus community,” Arterra Wines Canada West Estates events manager Tara Silvius says. “She moved up […]
Inside digital business law
Kelowna and the Okanagan have started to be known for successful startups and influential online personalities. These unique areas of business have certain guidelines and rules that need to be considered in their operations and structure. Welcome to the world of digital business law. Ava Aslani, a business lawyer at FH&P Lawyers, finds inspiration as […]
Family travel destinations
Travelling on the cheap can be a challenge—and when you add kids and relatives into the mix, that only gets more complicated. But seeing the best of what Canada has to offer doesn’t have to mean blowing the budget. This list of affordable family travel destinations will satisfy your family’s road-trip bucket list and your […]
Autism subjects needed
Okanagan Clinical Trials is inviting individuals on the autism spectrum to participate in an ongoing investigational medication research study. Okanagan Clinical Trials, a medical research company located in Kelowna, is currently conducting a study to determine the effectiveness of an investigational medication for those on the autism spectrum. Individuals on the autism spectrum experience difficulties […]
Camps will get kids moving
It is clear the YMCA of Southern Interior BC wants to get as many kids moving as possible this summer. The local charity has quadrupled the size of its Kelowna summer camp program to 2,000 openings. There will be nine weeks of School-Age Camps for those between the ages of six and 12, and they will operate […]
Free welding training on tap
Welders wanted. That’s the message the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Canada union would like to express to those who are looking to improve their welding skills. Kelowna’s Okanagan College campus will host a training program this summer that will be fully funded by the Government of Canada. “Most of the people who will want to […]
A train ride to remember
The engine is rolling once again for the Kettle Valley Steam Railway. The iconic Okanagan attraction kicked off its 2023 schedule last weekend and will continue to offer scenic rides Saturday, Sunday and Monday until the end of June, when its busier summer schedule will begin. “We have the most amazing heritage railway around,” KVSR […]
