Tag Archives: Business & Economy
Kelowna launches over 130 infrastructure projects as city growth accelerates
The City of Kelowna says it is investing more than 50 per cent more in infrastructure this year than last, with 133 capital projects either underway or already completed.The wide-ranging improvements ...
Jul 15, 2025
Local Liberal Fuhr brings caucus together
Kelowna is hosting the largest gathering of Liberal Members of Parliament from B.C. next week.Local MP Stephen Fuhr is leading the meetings on Monday and Tuesday, July 14-15. He's also the Secretary o...
Jul 11, 2025
Kelowna updates housing plan to prepare for 45,000 new homes by 2041
Kelowna is updating its long-term growth plan to make room for 45,000 new homes by 2041 - and the public is being asked to weigh in.The City is making required changes to its 2040 Official Community P...
Jul 11, 2025
Ground broken on Okanagan Gondola project
A new tourist attraction is going up south of Vernon.Ridge North America announced that ground was broken for the Okanagan Gondola in the hills above Kalamalka Lake near Bailey Road.Submitted photo of...
Jul 11, 2025
New No Frills opens in West Kelowna, expanding grocery options
A new No Frills grocery store has opened in West Kelowna, adding another major player to the city's growing list of food retailers.Located on Main Street in the Westridge Shopping Centre, the store of...
Jul 11, 2025
West Kelowna’s Westside Daze returns with four days of fun
One of West Kelowna's most anticipated summer festivals is making its return this weekend.Westside Daze will bring live entertainment, carnival rides and family-friendly activities to Memorial Park fr...
Jul 10, 2025
Rock the Lake festival drives local economy
Rock The Lake Music Festival 2025, presented by GSL Group's Sports & Entertainment division, is highlighting the very local and national feel to the big event.The organizers said the three-days of...
Jul 10, 2025
Local realtors collecting food for people in need
A food drive organized by local real estate agents is returning.The North Okanagan Realtor Committee is bringing back it's Christmas in July Food Drive.The initiative was held in past years but was ha...
Jul 09, 2025
Kelowna prepares for new homes
Kelowna city council has given the green light to updates in the city's housing plan to follow new provincial regulations.The plan now allows for 45,000 new homes by 2041, mostly apartments along with...
Jul 08, 2025
Housing prices on the rise in the North, Central Okanagan
It was a seller's market locally in June.The Association of Interior Realtors (AoIR) said local housing prices rose, as did sales, in the previous month.The organization said there were 177 units sold...
Jul 08, 2025
