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The assessed value of Kelowna shopping centres have taken a hit
KELOWNA – The value of major shopping centres in Kelowna dropped last year, at the…
City and business clash over public safety issues in Kelowna
KELOWNA – Lance Kayfish doesn’t know what all the fuss is about with Kelowna’s business…
Sapphire Kelowna owners purchase shuttered Level nightclub
KELOWNA – A Kelowna nightclub is going to "level" up this summer. In a press…
Rankled downtown business association asks Penticton council for apology
PENTICTON – Members of Penticton's downtown business association would like an apology for negative comments…
Travel Penticton’s social media campaign effectively countered summertime smoky impressions
PENTICTON – A unique idea that encouraged tourism during last summer’s wildfires has put Travel…
Housing sales drop 31% in January: OMREB
OKANAGAN – Residential housing sales across the region saw a 31 per cent drop in…
Another low-cost airline coming to Kelowna
KELOWNA – Canada Jetlines has reached an agreement with the City to operate out of…
Facilitator prepped for hot-button downtown Vernon business meeting on public safety
VERNON – The stage is set for what looks to be a lively conversation about…
Osoyoos Chief to be inducted into Canadian business hall of fame
PENTICTON – Osoyoos Indian Band Chief Clarence Louie continues to attract the attention of the…
OK Builders Supplies to close building centres in Okanagan
KELOWNA – A well known retail construction supply chain is closing its doors in the…
Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association recognized by United Nations body
The year just past has been a good one for the Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association.…
There could be a Landmark 7 in Kelowna’s future
KELOWNA – A new 23-storey office tower is planned for the Landmark district in Kelowna,…
ICBC seeking new drivers to participate in telematics pilot program
ICBC is moving forward to the next phase of a pilot program with new drivers…
New Penticton business has an affordable housing solution
PENTICTON – A new Penticton business hopes to carve a local niche for itself and…
Doug’s Homestead artisan meat shop relocating to Kaleden
PENTICTON – A well known business located on Highway 3 near Hedley is making a…
How scammers are using new and sophisticated ways to target Okanagan businesses — including ours
VERNON – We may have your number, but a cyber scammer appears to have ours.…
VIDEO: Iconic Penticton bookstore thrives by being passionately unique
PENTICTON – It’s an iconic business on Penticton’s Main Street having been at same location…
Housing market a major challenge for Vernon businesses
VERNON – The challenging housing market and lack of affordable homes is making it difficult…
Why Quality Greens is closing its West Kelowna location
WEST KELOWNA – A long-time staple for quality veggies is set to exit the West…
Downtown Vernon business owners scared, fed up and losing money
VERNON – Safe injection sites, public washrooms and hired security are some of the ideas…
Westbank Shopping Centre has new owner
WEST KELOWNA – The Westbank Shopping Centre has been sold. Ray Kandola, owner of City…
Vernon businesses express frustration over illegal activity and transients downtown
VERNON – Vernon business owner Vicki Eide says she had to clean up vomit, excrement…
Wholesale Sports in Kamloops, West Kelowna going out of business
KAMLOOPS – A Canadian outdoor outfitters store is closing down its 12 Western Canada locations,…
Downtown Kelowna hotel project isn’t just six storeys higher — it’s almost twice the height
KELOWNA – After a decade of planning, it still hasn’t got a real name but…