Tag Archives: Business & Economy
New YLW departures lounge and security area to open next week
Kelowna International Airport is set for a major milestone.The new departures lounge and security screening checkpoint will open to travellers beginning next Wednesday, Jan. 28.The expansion adds 5,59...
Jan 21, 2026
Okanagan business groups call for action to protect downtown areas
Business leaders across the Okanagan Valley are calling on all levels of government to take stronger action to protect downtown areas, citing rising crime, infrastructure challenges and emergency plan...
Jan 21, 2026
Kelowna woman’s health crisis highlights challenges in B.C. care
The story of a Kelowna woman facing a life-threatening health crisis is drawing attention to ongoing issues in the province's health care system.Lyndsay Riccholt, 42, has been waiting more than a year...
Jan 21, 2026
Poll suggests early voter sentiment changing in Kelowna mayoral race
The municipal election is nine months away, but new polling shows incumbent Mayor Tom Dyas facing early challenges from potential Conservative candidates.A Pallas Data survey conducted December 19 and...
Jan 21, 2026
Flood-damaged highways near Hope and Merritt set for temporary closures
Highway drivers in the Hope and Merritt area should brace for delays this week as crews rush to repair flood-damaged roads.The Ministry of Transportation and Transit says sections of Highways 1, 3 and...
Jan 20, 2026
Kelowna to host 2028 Special Olympics Canada Winter Games
Kelowna will host the 2028 Special Olympics Canada Winter Games, the first time the event will be held in British Columbia. The games are scheduled to take place from Feb. 28 to March 4 and will see a...
Jan 20, 2026
North Glenmore area studied for potential long-term Kelowna expansion
A report to Kelowna City Council suggests up to 9,000 more homes could be built in the North Glenmore area over the next 30 years. As many as 16,000 homes could be needed over a 50-year period.The stu...
Jan 20, 2026
Kelowna company secures $2.5M from Feds: Video
The federal government is investing $2.5 million into Kelowna-based company MAKR Group.It's repayable funding from Pacific Economic Development Canada to help the company grow, boost productivity, and...
Jan 19, 2026
Feds petitioned on alternative to Hwy 97 in Okanagan
An online petition to the House of Commons, calling on the federal government to work with the province on a secondary roadway from Penticton to Kelowna, had garnered over 1,600 signatures as of Monda...
Jan 19, 2026
Kelowna council reviews 2026 'Value for Money' plan
Kelowna City Council is reviewing the 2026 Value for Money Engagement Plan, which outlines a series of reviews focused on accountability and effective use of public funds.The plan identifies three pri...
Jan 19, 2026
