Tag Archives: Business & Economy
Kelowna Native Josh Gorges to join B.C. Hockey Hall of Fame
Kelowna native Josh Gorges will be inducted into the B.C. Hockey Hall of Fame on July 11.Gorges, a former Kelowna Rocket, won a Western Hockey League championship and the Memorial Cup before going on ...
Jan 19, 2026
RDCO budget up almost 10% at almost $78 million
The Regional District of Central Okanagan (RDCO), has announced a proposed operating budget of just under $78 million for this year.That's an increase of $7 million or almost 10 per cent over 2025, du...
Jan 16, 2026
New restaurant planned for Okanagan College food and tourism centre
Okanagan College is planning a new student-led restaurant and cafe as part of its $61 million dollar Centre for Food, Wine and Tourism now under construction in Kelowna.The college says the project re...
Jan 16, 2026
City says it's doing its part on downtown safety and security challenges
The City of Kelowna said it is doing its part to address safety and social disorder challenges for Kelowna businesses.Darren Caul, the city's Community Safety Director, said over the past two weeks, R...
Jan 15, 2026
West Kelowna seeks public input on community safety and well-being plan
Residents of West Kelowna are being asked to provide feedback on the city's first Community Safety and Well-Being Plan.City officials have identified six key focus areas, including housing, mental hea...
Jan 15, 2026
Strangles outbreak prompts precautions at Kelowna area stables
A strangles outbreak is spreading among horses in Kelowna and West Kelowna, with multiple barns reporting confirmed cases.The highly contagious bacterial disease spreads through direct contact or cont...
Jan 15, 2026
Will province allow quick return of 700 short term rental units in Kelowna?
The City of Kelowna has sent off its formal request to the provincial government for a quick exemption to short-term rental rules. That's for 701 condo units previously used principally for short-term...
Jan 14, 2026
B.C. wineries join coalition pushing Alberta to scrap wine tax
B.C. wineries are calling out Alberta over a new wine tax they say is driving up prices and hurting Canadian producers.Wine Growers British Columbia is part of a national coalition asking Alberta to s...
Jan 14, 2026
West Kelowna moves to soften 2026 property tax increase
It would certainly be welcomed news for West Kelowna residents as West Kelowna council is working to reduce the city's proposed 2026 property tax hike by one percentage point.The draft financial plan ...
Jan 14, 2026
RCMP promise increased patrols in downtown
Kelowna RCMP, again, have promised to step up patrols in the downtown during daylight and evening hours but won't disclose how precisely, or how many.Superintendent Chris Gable suggested that would be...
Jan 13, 2026
