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Makers’ Dinners will delight
Contributed - Jan 29, 2024 - Think Local

The hospitality industry can use all the support it can get these days. That is one of the reasons why Penticton’s Pizzeria Tratto has its series of evenings that blend family style dining with local winemaking. The restaurant is once again conducting its Makers’ Dinners Series 2024, offering delicious meals with delectable wines for remarkably affordable prices. “Our houses […]

Tips for selling your home
Contributed - Jan 27, 2024 - Think Local

The real estate market is still in a relative state of flux. It appears interest rates have reached their high and are starting to subside. Prices have declined in recent months but should start heading north as the spring approaches. The number of homes on the market is back to seasonal levels. Trying to figure […]

Dine Around with fine wine
Contributed - Jan 24, 2024 - Think Local

If you are looking for a way to indulge your senses and treat yourself to a memorable culinary experience, seize the opportunity to participate in Dine Around Kelowna. This annual event, running from Jan. 17 to Feb. 11, 2024, features two standouts from the Iconic Wineries of British Columbia for their exceptional wine-paired dining offerings […]

You can help migraine fight
Contributed - Jan 19, 2024 - Think Local

Okanagan Clinical Trials is inviting individuals living with migraines to participate in an ongoing 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 episodic migraines.    “Approximately 15 percent of the adult population suffer from migraines, many […]

Crime Stoppers gives thanks
Contributed - Jan 19, 2024 - Think Local

Central Okanagan Crime Stoppers plays a crucial role in the community. Whether it’s bridging the gap between the police and the public or solving cold cases, Central Okanagan Crime Stoppers is an important organization in the grand scheme of public safety. It enables more crimes to be reported, it promotes and aids in crime prevention, and it offers […]

Work accessibility grants

Contributed - Jan 18, 2024 - Think Local

Approximately one in five Canadians identify as having a disability, which equates to around one million people in British Columbia. This demographic represents a significant pool of potential employees in B.C.’s workforce, which makes it crucial for employers to identify, remove and prevent barriers in the workplace proactively. The Workplace Accessibility Grant was launched in […]

New homes for 1% down
Contributed - Jan 18, 2024 - Think Local

A purchase program is now available that is helping remove the barriers to homeownership for local residents looking to purchase a home. North America Home Finance has recently expanded its HomePlan program to Kelowna, allowing first-time homebuyers a greater opportunity to become real estate owners. With a 1% down payment purchase program, HomePlan is currently […]

Custom business strata space
Contributed - Jan 17, 2024 - Think Local

IntraUrban McCarthy is offering strata industrial space for small- to medium-sized businesses in Kelowna  Vancouver developer PC Urban Properties, in partnership with Nicola Wealth Real Estate, is currently building a third strata industrial development in Kelowna at 9640 McCarthy Road. The four-acre site will soon become a 105,000-square-foot development for local small and medium-sized businesses […]

61st Vancouver Boat Show
Contributed - Jan 16, 2024 - Think Local

Prepare for a maritime extravaganza as the Vancouver International Boat Show, Western Canada’s premier boat showcase and sale sets sail from Jan. 31 to Feb. 4, transforming Vancouver into the nautical hub of the northwest. As the largest exhibition and sale of boats, accessories and marine products in Western Canada, the 61st edition of the […]

Winter fun close to home
Contributed - Jan 15, 2024 - Think Local

The best travel memories can come from where you least expect, such as an enlightening art gallery you stumbled upon to escape the elements outside or the stunning lake you found while wandering off the hiking trail path. Kamloops is one of those places filled with treasures that are just waiting to be discovered. Dig […]