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Three Penticton motels sold for almost $13 million
A court ordered sale has awarded three Penticton motels to a numbered company for $12.9…
BC mover that overcharged customer still wins in court
A BC moving company won't get the full $7,700 it charged Collina Boley, but it…
There’s no new climate economy without Indigenous people and perspectives
Indigenous communities are leading Canada's clean energy boom, "and doing that with a slanted table,"…
Entrepreneur spreads her love of locally-sourced charcuterie to Penticton
The owner of a new booming charcuterie business near Keremeos has announced she's expanding her…
Indigenous entrepreneurs to pitch for prizes in rapid-fire competition in Kamloops
Indigenous business entrepreneurs from across the country are at the powwow grounds in Kamloops today,…
Vernon pastry chefs lure in long lineups for fresh baked treats
A farm-to-table bakery was the centre of attention at a local Peachland market a few…
Penticton mass timber producer Structurlam sold for more than $80M
Penticton-based Structurlam, which filed for bankruptcy protection in the U.S. this spring, has been sold…
Ki-Low-Na Friendship Society promotes art while educating youth about business
Nearly two years after its launch, an art program at the Ki-Low-Na Friendship Society (KFS)…
‘Doomed to fail’: Former Penticton mayor loses court case against family
The former mayor of Penticton has lost a legal challenge against his brother and nephews…
Mining companies snapping up claims on Indigenous land in B.C. ignore consultation at own peril
Reconciliation isn’t the only thing threatened when mining exploration companies fail to get consent from…
PUNCHED ON THE JOB: When B.C. gig workers are denied basic safety support
Aman Sood was supposed to drive the man in the yellow construction vest to McCallum…
This Kamloops bakery can be yours for $1,000, but there’s a catch
The owners of an established delicatessen in a Kamloops industrial park are giving their business…
‘No brainer’ decisions paying off for businesses catering to Okanagan Rail Trail
Two new businesses – a craft brewery and craft coffee shop – took a chance…
Kamloops mayor cites continued crime as business remains shuttered
The owner of a used car lot in Kamloops cites the nearly 100 times he's…
iN VIDEO: Penticton couple confronted for buying 2-cent items at Walmart
A Penticton couple left the local Walmart confused after they were accused of theft for…
Boutique adds Indigenous representation to Kelowna’s downtown
In the wake of immense grief, Lisa Luscombe decided life was too short not to…
‘The situation is serious’: Mill closures put pressure on Kamloops’ Kruger mill
The company behind Kamloops' pulp mill is feeling the pressure as the facilities that feed…
The timeless appeal of this Penticton grocery store
Going into South Main Market is like stepping back in time. It's all about the…
Zellers store coming to Kamloops
Kamloops will have one of 25 Zellers locations in Canada as the Hudson's Bay Company…
iN VIDEO: Kombucha brewing business bubbling up in Kamloops
Love it or hate, the fermented beverage called kombucha can be found on the shelves…
Old-school Kamloops barber reaching 50 years in business
A barbershop in Kamloops has been operating for just shy of 50 years. Gino Marino…
iN HOLIDAY: New Vernon business making bean-to-bar chocolate
A new artisanal chocolate business has opened in Vernon in time for the holiday season. …
One revenue source Thompson-Okanagan cities won’t even consider
Local governments have limited ability to raise money to run their towns and cities. So…
How local tea shops are surviving amid international supply-chain issues
There are few things more comforting than wrapping your hands around a hot, steaming cup…