Tag Archives: Business & Economy
Kelowna bets $2.82B on the city’s future with new 10-Year Capital Plan
Kelowna is planning for tomorrow, today, with a $2.82 billion 10-Year Capital Plan approved by City Council. About 79 per cent of the funding, or $2.2 billion, will go to renewing roads, parks, utilit...
Oct 28, 2025
Prospera Place set for new operators
The City of Kelowna has selected a new company to operate Prospera Place.It's Oak View Group Canada (OVG) which will also operate MNP Place under the City's ownership beginning in 2029.The company is ...
Oct 27, 2025
Kelowna formally launches free on-street parking program for Veterans
Kelowna has officially introduced a program offering complimentary on-street parking for vehicles displaying British Columbia Veterans licence plates.The initiative, approved by city council on Sept. ...
Oct 27, 2025
Aberdeen Road closure to affect RDNO office access next week
A new road closure on Aberdeen Road will impact residents, staff and visitors to the Regional District of North Okanagan office starting Monday, Oct. 27.Sanitary sewer work on Selkirk Drive is part of...
Oct 24, 2025
Instant comeback: Phil Johnson back on the air on Kelowna's OV103.9
It didn't last long. Local broadcasting stalwart Phil Johnson had been off the air for just a few weeks after earlier reports of his retirement. That's the last thing in the world he and his legion of...
Oct 23, 2025
New Kelowna clinic takes on skin cancer with downtown expansion
A new clinic in the heart of Kelowna is putting skin health front and centre. Kelowna Medical Aesthetics has opened a 2,800-square-foot space on Bernard Avenue dedicated to mole mapping and skin scree...
Oct 23, 2025
West Kelowna approves property tax exemptions for local churches, non-profits
West Kelowna council has approved a bylaw exempting a number of properties from taxation for 2026, including local churches, private schools and non-profit organizations.The Property Tax Exemption Byl...
Oct 23, 2025
Ministry responds to B.C. winery concerns over Olympic Average policy
The Ministry of Agriculture and Food says it is working to support B.C. wineries through both climate challenges and distribution disruptions caused by the ongoing liquor warehouse labour dispute. The...
Oct 22, 2025
Webinar aims to reduce commercial food waste in the North Okanagan
A company is trying to reduce the amount of food North Okanagan restaurants and businesses waste.The company BetterTable will partner with FoodMesh to host a webinar offering a free, 30-minute session...
Oct 21, 2025
Local housing construction declined in September
Greater Vernon saw housing construction take a big dip in the latest reporting month.Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) said there were just nine housing projects started locally in Septem...
Oct 21, 2025
