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Gifts cut taxes, boost care
Contributed - Mar 29, 2024 - Think Local

While we are all dealing with tax season, it’s never too early to consider ways to reduce or eliminate taxes. Making charitable donations is a smart, effective strategy many people use. Changes to the tax act are on the horizon, and it may be in your interest to ensure your timing is good. The timing […]

Home sharing so rewarding
Contributed - Mar 28, 2024 - Think Local

If you are ready to make a difference in someone’s life, John Howard Society of Okanagan & Kootenay wants to hear from you. This non-profit organization is putting out the call for home share providers throughout the Okanagan who are ready to bring someone with a neurodevelopmental disorder into their home. “You don’t have to […]

Sip into spring at Liquidity
Contributed - Mar 27, 2024 - Think Local

The sips, the views and the enchantment await at Liquidity Wines. The South Okanagan winery reopened its tasting room on March 1, and the Liquidity team invites you on this first full day of spring to book an experience that transcends a mere tasting. Take a journey through the soul of Okanagan Falls. The Liquidity […]

Get your RV earning money
Contributed - Mar 27, 2024 - Think Local

If you do not use your RV for more than three weeks a year, you are likely not getting enough bang for your buck. So why not do something about it? RVR Kelowna is a company that will store your RV during the summer—for free—and rent it out to those who want to get out […]

Your one-stop glass shop
Contributed - Mar 26, 2024 - Think Local

When it comes to glass, Sunshine Glass and Mirror is your one-stop shop in Penticton. Sunshine Glass has been in business for more than 32 years in the same location. It’s a little hard to find, but, like any treasure, it is worth the exploration. The business was started by long-time businesswoman Donna Catroppa, who […]

A Bottleneck you will love
Contributed - Mar 25, 2024 - Think Local

The picturesque Okanagan town of Summerland is ushering in the spring season with an exclusive preview for its Bottleneck Drive Association members, home to the premier wineries, cideries, breweries and distilleries of the region. This year, the association extends a warm invitation to visitors to immerse themselves in the distinctive tastes and experiences crafted by […]

Feast on Indigenous culture
Contributed - Mar 25, 2024 - Think Local

2 Rivers Remix held its first Movable Feast in Chilliwack, just a couple of months after the devastating Lytton wildfire. “We realized that these are really impactful, connecting events that bring unity to our communities and to our nations,” 2 Rivers Remix co-founder Meeka Morgan says. “That propelled it to just continue on like that.” […]

Don’t hesitate on real estate
Contributed - Mar 23, 2024 - Think Local

“Don’t wait.” That’s the message from Vantage West Project Sales representative Jeff Anderson, who has seen first-hand that the Central Okanagan is officially on the global stage when it comes to real estate. Anderson recently helped to sell The View at Big White, and all 60 units were sold in 55 days through a Toronto […]

Net zero seminar impresses
Contributed - Mar 22, 2024 - Think Local

 The inaugural Net Zero Now seminar was such a smashing success that Wilden Living Lab is already planning to make it an annual affair. The Jan. 18 event brought together a wide-ranging group of construction industry leaders to discuss the multifaceted aspects of achieving net zero. From the scientific to the practical, and from […]

Do this for summer driving
Contributed - Mar 21, 2024 - Think Local

Prepare for summer without disrupting your schedule with Great Canadian Oil Change. With warmer weather on the horizon, it’s time to ensure your vehicle is primed for your seasonal adventures. Great Canadian Oil Change offers a comprehensive range of services to get your car in top shape without the hassle. All services are done in […]