Tag Archives: Business & Economy
Major highway resurfacing project to begin in Vernon, West Kelowna, and Summerland
A major highway resurfacing project is set to improve roads across the southern Interior, with a focus on Vernon a stretch of road between Venon and Oyama. That project alone will see 88 kilometres of...
May 09, 2025
Kelowna honours community leaders at 50th annual Civic and Community Awards
Kelowna residents came together at the Delta Grand Okanagan Resort to celebrate the city's top volunteers, athletes, artists and community organizations during the 50th annual Civic and Community Awar...
May 09, 2025
Kelowna one of most 'wildfire-vulnerable' cities in Canada: Report
In light of enormous wildfire-related losses in Canada in recent years, a leading Insurtech company has released the findings of its study into the most at-risk cities in the nation.MyChoice found Kel...
May 08, 2025
City pledges $4 million to planned OC Rec Centre
One of the biggest single donations yet for the planned Okanagan College Don Folk and Family Recreation and Wellness Centre is coming from Kelowna taxpayers.The City of Kelowna is pledging $4 million ...
May 06, 2025
U.S. film tariff could threaten Okanagan’s growing production industry
The Kelowna Chamber of Commerce is raising concerns over a proposed U.S. tariff that could shake the foundation of B.C.'s growing film sector, including the Okanagan's booming production scene.The tar...
May 06, 2025
North Okanagan home sales steady in April, prices rise
The housing market held relatively steady in April, though the prices did go up.The Association of Interior Realtors said there were 143 units sold in the North Okanagan during the latest reporting mo...
May 05, 2025
Local company opens doors to greener future with new Kelowna facility
At a time when climate action and economic growth must go hand in hand, one Okanagan-based company is proving what's possible.Vitalis celebrated the grand opening of its new 25,000 sq. ft. manufacturi...
May 03, 2025
Sorry, sorry, sorry: West Kelowna admits communication missteps over water service
City of West Kelowna is offering multiple apologies and working to clear up confusion after sending letters to Rose Valley Water Service Area residents about repaying their share of the $75-million Ro...
May 02, 2025
The circus is in town
You can't miss the Big Top which is up in a local parking lot.The Royal Canadian International Circus 2025 is set for opening night Thursday.There are eight spectacular shows as part of this year's 12...
May 01, 2025
Big White’s Peter Schumann Honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award
Peter Schumann, the former president of Big White Ski Resort, has been posthumously awarded the Jimmie Spencer Lifetime Achievement Award by the Canada West Ski Areas Association (CWSAA), a recognitio...
May 01, 2025
