Tag Archives: Business & Economy
Bryan Adams wraps up B.C. leg of tour with Kelowna show, Wednesday
Kelowna music fans will have a chance to see rock icon Bryan Adams on Wednesday as he wraps up his British Columbia dates on the Roll With The Punches North America 2025 tour. Adams has already perfor...
Sep 24, 2025
Mass timber project in Penticton gets $500K from province
A company in Penticton is one of four around the province getting half a million dollars each to showcase the benefits of mass timber construction.The funding from the government is aimed at positioni...
Sep 24, 2025
Mentorship platform launches for Okanagan College trades students
Okanagan College has launched a new mentorship platform aimed at helping its trades and apprenticeship students connect with industry mentors as they prepare for careers in the skilled trades.The OC T...
Sep 23, 2025
Two youths arrested after vehicles vandalized in Kelowna’s Landmark neighbourhood
Kelowna RCMP have arrested two youths in connection with a series of vehicle vandalism incidents that took place in the Landmark district over the weekend.Police said the incidents occurred on Saturda...
Sep 23, 2025
Measures to support B.C. wine industry extended
Provincial supports for wineries still recovering from the flash freeze in January of 2024 are being maintained. The freeze caused widespread damage to vineyards across B.C., including in the Okanagan...
Sep 23, 2025
RDCO urges residents to cut contamination in curbside recycling
The Regional District of Central Okanagan is reminding residents this fall to clean up their recycling habits and help reduce contamination in curbside carts. The push comes after member municipalitie...
Sep 22, 2025
Downtown restaurant closing because of 'hospitality recession'
A popular local restaurant is closing down with the owner citing a "hospitality recession."Salt & Brick Kelowna on Bernard Avenue will close to the public early October.The owner has two other res...
Sep 22, 2025
Kelowna unveils major upgrades at Prospera Place ahead of Memorial Cup
Kelowna residents and Rockets fans got a first look at $5.1 million in improvements to Prospera Place during the home opener on September 19. The upgrades are part of the City effort to enhance the vi...
Sep 22, 2025
Kelowna International Airport adds more flights this winter
Kelowna International Airport is expanding its network this winter, offering travellers more direct flight options than ever. Airlines added over 2,000 flights in 2025, increasing YLW service by 16 pe...
Sep 22, 2025
Canadian Airports Safety Week wraps up at Kelowna International Airport
Kelowna International Airport joined others across the country this week in marking Canadian Airports Safety Week.The national initiative, led by the Canadian Airports Council, focuses on promoting sa...
Sep 19, 2025
