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Storage wars start in spring
Contributed - Mar 07, 2024 - Think Local

Spring is almost here, so you know what that means. It’s time to clean and organize. This is the time of year when Penticton’s Complete Storage Centres starts to really buzz with activity, as spaces get snapped up by those who are putting away their winter gear or storing all the items in their home […]

Experienced trio knows pain
Contributed - Mar 06, 2024 - Think Local

If you have a nagging pain you think you will just have to live with for the rest of your life, why not give South End Spine & Sports Physical Therapy a try? After all, the therapists at the Vernon physiotherapy clinic have seen just about everything when it comes to body issues. The three […]

Twin Creek team delivers
Contributed - Mar 06, 2024 - Think Local

James Shaw learned many valuable lessons over the last 20 years as he and his business partner built Twin Creek Media into a Kelowna—and beyond—success story. Like many entrepreneurial journeys, the road to success was bumpy. The challenge is learning fast enough to survive another day. Some mistakes are comical in hindsight. “In college, we […]

Have a blast at Just 4 Fun
Contributed - Mar 05, 2024 - Think Local

Is there such a thing as having too much fun? No. No there is not. And that is why Just 4 Fun in Penticton is thriving these days, welcoming board game players, disc golfers, pickleball players and trading card fanatics more than ever before. A particularly exciting addition at the store, located at 358 Main […]

Live your best outdoor life
Contributed - Mar 05, 2024 - Think Local

Are you ready to transform your outdoor living area into a space that is as inviting and functional as it is beautiful? Sandstone Landscaping Supplies, renowned for its extensive selection of gravel, rocks, soil and turf, is ready to make that happen. That’s because the Penticton-based company has expanded into hardscaping supplies. Now, alongside its […]

Dwell delivers for stratas
Contributed - Mar 04, 2024 - Think Local

If you have been part of a strata development or even a strata council, you are well aware how tough it can be to keep a great property manager. Research has found there is a 90% turnover rate in property managers every three years or so, which never bodes well for continuity, communication and productivity […]

Six signs of hearing loss
Contributed - Mar 04, 2024 - Think Local

Many locals in the Okanagan see one of the first signs of spring in mid-February, when the sagebrush buttercup begins to bloom. But as temperatures warm, the soundscape also comes alive, reconnecting you with the outdoors after a long winter. You might be looking forward to the birdsongs of the Western Meadowlark and Black-capped chickadees […]

STEAM crucial for children
Contributed - Mar 03, 2024 - Think Local

 In today’s rapidly evolving world, where technology is intertwined with every aspect of our lives, the educational landscape is undergoing a critical transformation. Children are immersed in a technology-driven environment from an early age, interacting with screens and devices both at home and in school. From voice assistants answering their questions to navigation apps […]

Iron Energy Gym is no more
Contributed - Mar 02, 2024 - Think Local

After dealing with over $100,000 in fines, lawyer fees and bills after being forced to shut down for two months in 2022, Iron Energy Gym is officially closing its doors. Iron Energy officially made its stand against the government in December 2021 when the government ordered all public gyms to close their doors and prevent […]

Keeping seniors from scams
Contributed - Mar 02, 2024 - Think Local

Are you weary of the incessant scam attempts via phone calls, emails, texts, and social media? Regrettably, the landscape may become more treacherous with emerging technologies capable of crafting personalized messages and replicating voices in under five seconds. While the exponential growth of AI promises to enhance our productivity and leisure time, it also equips […]