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Cost of renting an apartment jumped 16.5 per cent in Kelowna last month, or did it?
KELOWNA – A new report issued today by Rentals.ca says the cost of renting a…
Kamloops to get 11th Starbucks at this abandoned burger joint
KAMLOOPS — If you've taken a trip to downtown Kamloops lately you may have noticed…
Money talks: Entrepreneur crash-course hits Kelowna this June
KELOWNA – Budding entrepreneurs who want to learn how to attract investors should mark June…
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…
Kamloops Chamber calling for nominations for Business Excellence Awards
KAMLOOPS – Nominations for the Kamloops Business Excellence Awards are now open. The Kamloops Chamber…
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…
Penticton Chamber talk aimed at helping employers navigate cannabis issues
PENTICTON – It’s a new world of rights, legalities and obligations for employers dealing with…
Five-storey building proposed for Front Street parking lot
PENTICTON – Front Street could see another five-storey building constructed in a parking lot in…
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…
Two more retail cannabis stores approved by Kamloops city council
KAMLOOPS – Although Kamloops city council voted in favour of two new retail cannabis locations…
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,…
Okanagan Falls cannabis facility to phase in production
OKANAGAN FALLS – Sunniva Canada's construction of a medical marijuana facility in Okanagan Falls is…
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…
Kamloops city council gives unanimous approval to pair of new pot shops
KAMLOOPS – Two private retail cannabis stores have received the green light from Kamloops city…
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…