Tag Archives: Business & Economy
Kelowna business forum draws crowd, highlights crime and justice pressures
More than 200 business owners and community members attended a City of Kelowna safety forum at the Kelowna Community Theatre Tuesday night, focused on property crime and social disorder.Panelists incl...
Jan 28, 2026
Pattison addresses property sale connected to proposed ICE facility
Jim Pattison Developments said it plans to fulfill commitments made in a property sale with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.The property-arm of the Vancouver-based conglomerate Jim Pattison G...
Jan 28, 2026
Kelowna businesses invited to community safety forum
Kelowna officials are gearing up for a tough conversation tonight as business owners voice concerns about crime and public disturbances in commercial zones. Local business owners are invited to take p...
Jan 27, 2026
Apple Bowl east parking lot to see temporary lane reduction for electrical work
Drivers heading to the Apple Bowl should expect traffic changes this week.From Jan. 28 to 29, the east parking lot entrance off Spall Road will be reduced to a single lane with alternating traffic. Fo...
Jan 27, 2026
Kelowna Chamber pushes province for short term rental changes
The Kelowna Chamber of Commerce says it is not content to wait until Nov.1 for an automatic exemption to the province's short term rental (STR) laws.Chamber CEO George Greenwood was commenting on the ...
Jan 26, 2026
Community gives big boost to KGH
Kelowna General Hospital (KGH) received a major holiday boost from the community.Roughly $673,000 in donations and 1,019 gifts were received through the KGH Foundation's 2025 Gift of Hope campaign.Fun...
Jan 26, 2026
Kelowna hospitals to see $46M in upgrades under five-year plan
The Central Okanagan Regional Hospital District board has approved the 2026-2030 five-year financial plan, setting the stage for nearly $46 million in infrastructure projects across the region.The pla...
Jan 23, 2026
Kelowna police, gang unit seize guns and drugs in city crackdown
Kelowna police joined forces with the Uniform Gang Enforcement Team (UGET) last week in a coordinated effort to remove firearms and illegal drugs from city streets.From Jan. 12 to 16, officers conduct...
Jan 23, 2026
Big Boeing Dreamliner to break YLW record Saturday
A unique happening is set for Kelowna International Airport which will welcome its largest ever commercial passenger plane on Saturday. An empty Air Canada Boeing 787-900 Dreamliner will arrive around...
Jan 22, 2026
UBC Okanagan researchers develop wearable brace to reduce hand tremors
Researchers at UBC Okanagan have unveiled a new wearable brace designed to help people with uncontrolled hand tremors.The lightweight device works without motors, batteries or surgery, making it more ...
Jan 22, 2026
