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More than $1M claimed after Kelowna flooring company goes bust
An Okanagan flooring company owes more than $1 million to dozens of companies after abandoning…
Tenant rights to pets? Some Kamloops landlords are pushing back
Landlords in most provinces, including BC, have the right to ban tenants from having pets…
Kelowna mortgage broker fined $30K loses appeal
A Kelowna mortgage broker who was fined $30,000 and had her licence suspended for two…
Kelowna woman who duped seller with edited photos wins in court
A Kelowna man who was duped by doctored photos of a property he planned to…
BC mortgage broker who lied to regulator on the hook $83K
A BC mortgage broker who made $56,000 while working without a license is on the…
Building permits in British Columbia down $1.3B
Building permits value have gone down in the province of British Columbia by $1.3 billion…
Kelowna airport offers more direct flights to Seattle
Kelowna international airport has more direct flights available to Seattle in partnership with WestJet and…
The perils of buying Okanagan real estate during fire season
BC's wildfires have cost a prospective property buyer $100,000 after he was denied insurance while…
GPH Mechanical: Helping To Build South Okanagan Communities
Business Spotlight
When it comes to air conditioning and cooling installation, hot days mean busy days. For…
From the Ashes: Finding Solutions For Helping People
Business Spotlight
Taegan Penner is an individual whose life has been a crusade of caring: She wants…
Okanagan’s biggest women’s expo is all about empowerment
The biggest women's expo in the Okanagan is looking vendors as organizers get ready to…
BC changes rules for VQA wines in effort to save wineries, jobs after grape freeze
The devastating loss of grape vines due to the intense cold snap this past winter…
Okanagan College introduces InspirED with new, career-focused programs
Business Spotlight
When Mike Grewe looked to further his education, he was unsure whether the pursuit of…
Rutland Businesses Have a New Support Team Called URBA On Call
Business Spotlight
The Uptown Rutland Business Association (URBA) is always looking for new ways to improve safety…
Lakeboat Winery’s Lovingly Crafted Wines
Business Spotlight
Tara Mathison, owner of Lakeboat Winery in Kaleden, BC, loves her vineyard. She and her team follow the regenerative approach and hand…
Meet the captain of Okanagan Lake’s ice cream boat
Ryan Upsdell is the captain of Kelowna’s first ice cream boat called the Purple Penguin.…
Pine Valley Tree Services Wins Top Honours
Business Spotlight
Three generations of dedication to their craft, endless hours of hard work, and a long…
Kelowna Rallies for Kids – Favourite Luxury Car Event Returns for 2024
Business Spotlight
On July 27, something extraordinary will be winding its way through Kelowna. It's long, loud…
Goldendoodle livestream from Vernon spreads joy across the globe
A registered goldendoodle breeder in Vernon is spreading joy with daily livestreams of puppies to…
Armstrong Wine & Brew: Welcoming Your Creative Side
Business Spotlight
The demographics of DIY wine and craft beer sales are changing. More and more young…
Apparel retailer Aritzia reports $15.8M in Q1 earnings, net revenues $498.6M
VANCOUVER – Aritzia Inc. says it earned $15.8 million in its first quarter, down from…
Fire risk forces recall of 874K Ford F-Series pickup trucks
DETROIT – Ford is recalling more than 874,000 F-Series pickup trucks with engine block heaters…
The Unwanted Guests of Summer: How Pest Detective Keeps Your Home or Business Pest-Free
Business Spotlight
Patio season has arrived, and with hotter days in the Okanagan comes a need for…
RCMP working with city to prevent criminals from visiting Kelowna businesses
Kelowna RCMP are running the 11th year of the Inadmissible Patrons Policy this summer to…