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Kelowna’s mayor predicts ‘vibrant and prosperous’ city in 2024
Kelowna is one of the fastest-growing cities in Canada and according to Mayor Tom Dyas…
B.C. Chamber calls for wider Okanagan highways, new bypasses, second crossing
One of the province's largest business lobby groups is calling on all levels of government…
Okanagan chambers call for end of vaccine mandates
An end to vaccine mandates in B.C. is being demanded by a half-dozen Chambers of…
Penticton Chamber virtual all-candidates forum will focus on business
The concerns of business owners will be the focus of a virtual all-candidates forum being…
Kelowna chamber of politics? Councillors respond to ‘Legacy Group’ proposal
KELOWNA – A number of Kelowna city councillors are confused and a little put out…
Criticism turns to support from Chamber of Commerce over Kelowna’s efforts to fight crime
KELOWNA – After lashing out at the City of Kelowna’s response to crime issues earlier…
Temporary Cornerstone shelter in Kelowna to remain open until June
KELOWNA – The province has announced a temporary emergency homeless shelter in downtown Kelowna will…
Kamloops Chamber executive director resigns to pursue new ventures
KAMLOOPS – After nearly 20 years with the Chamber of Commerce, executive director Deb McClelland…
Kelowna mayor into the lion’s den for Chamber of Commerce debate
KELOWNA – Incumbent Kelowna Mayor Colin Basran will presumably be heading into the lion’s den…
Vernon to hold town hall meeting on impacts of street-entrenched population
VERNON – A public town hall meeting is being held in Vernon to discuss business…
2017 coloured by disaster but still a good year, says Kelowna mayor
KELOWNA – Neither floods nor fire could keep Kelowna down in 2017, Kelowna Mayor Colin…
Vernon arson case reveals need for video surveillance
VERNON – Fear over where Vernon’s alleged serial arsonist will strike next has pushed the…
Kamloops council does well on public engagement, needs more economic development: Chamber report card
KAMLOOPS – While the organization commends councillors and the mayor for the most part, the…
Vernon chamber evaluates city budget with report card
VERNON - The City of Vernon hasn’t received top marks from a local business association, but it’s not failing either. The Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce, which represents over 500 business members, gave the city an overall ‘B’ grade for its financial plan, general manager Dan Rogers said in a statement. The grade was part...
Former Dragon to speak at Chamber AGM
KELOWNA – You won’t want to pass on this deal. Okanagan business tycoon and philanthropist W. Brett Wilson who gained fame during his stint on The Dragon’s Den will be speaking at the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce Annual General Meeting in Kelowna this April. Wilson, who owns several businesses in the valley, will share stories...