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Kelowna has enough passenger traffic to support a flight to Europe, and staff at Kelowna International Airport are getting close to making one happen. Airport Director Sam Samaddar revealed the information at a Greater Westside Board of Trade luncheon Feb. 22, telling the crowd there is a market for a flight from Kelowna to Europe at […]

SodaStream is recalling thousands of its bottles in Canada and the U.S. because of a danger they may rupture when a user is in the process of carbonating water. The maker of water carbonation machines said it was voluntarily recalling the bottles due to a manufacturing defect. No injuries have been reported, but customers are […]

The South Okanagan Events Centre complex is expected to cost about $35.26 per capita next year – an increase of about $1.70 over last year. Overall, the complex, which includes the SOEC, the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre, Memorial Arena and the Okanagan Hockey School, brought in nearly $1.7 million in revenue last year, compared […]

A trio of Kelowna contractors have been recognized as some of the best in the community in 2016. Greenwave Construction, Treetop Flooring and Pfitztech Electrical Services have all been awarded a Best of TrustedPros 2016 Award. The awards were handed out by TrustedPros.ca,  a contractor review platform that aims to provide meaningful feedback on local […]

The Alberta Energy Regulator is making it easier for the public to see which oil and gas companies are falling behind on pipeline safety. The regulator launched a new pipeline reporting website Tuesday that lays out several pipeline safety ratings for all operators in the province over the past two years. Topping the list for […]

If no one steps up to the plate by the end of June, Kelowna Kollectibles will shut its doors. Gord Hewitt, who owns the second-hand and collectable shop, says when the lease for his Bernard Avenue storefront expires he won’t renew it. The only hope to save the shop will be if someone buys it. […]

UPDATE (2:30 p.m.): B.C.’s finance minister tabled what he said is the province’s fifth consecutive balanced budget in the legislature Tuesday afternoon. And, if given the mandate, he said the three-year fiscal plan would provide seven straight balanced budgets. As promised in last week’s throne speech, the government has opened the purse strings with new funding […]

When you think fashion shows, expensive designer wear comes to mind. But, the Salvation Army is turning that on its head with its first Thrifty Fashionista spring collection fashion show. Models will strut the runway Feb. 27, 7 p.m., at the Ramada Hotel. They’ll be sporting casual wear, work outfits and over-the-top party gowns. The Sally Ann […]

An inventor is opening his workshop in Vernon to those who like to tinker with machines and tools and are fascinated by electricity. ‘A Morning with an Inventor’ is part of The Field School Series hosted by the Greater Vernon Museum and Archives which has teamed up with local businesses, organizations and experts who have […]

The western Colorado town of Parachute is getting a drive-through marijuana shop, believed to be the first in the state. The Parachute Board of Trustees approved a business license for Tumbleweed Express last week, the Glenwood Springs Post Independent reported Saturday. “As far as I can tell, we are not aware of this business model […]