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A whole new vibe is coming to Kelowna’s ‘Packing District’
KELOWNA – When the B.C. Tree Fruits packing plant was ripped down along Clement Avenue…
Unique Kelowna housing application could change the way we look at industrial land
KELOWNA – While it has become common practice to combine commercial and residential uses in…
Well known downtown Penticton building sells for $1.7 million
PENTICTON – A downtown Penticton landmark recently sold for $1.7 million. The HM Commercial Group/Macdonald…
Experimental affordable housing in Kelowna could mix industrial with residential
KELOWNA – City planners want to see how mixing residential housing with light industrial will…
Kamloops Domtar worker killed in industrial accident identified
KAMLOOPS – A worker who died on the job at Kamloops' Domtar pulp mill has…
No concrete answers on what may have started industrial fire in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – Fire crews have determined where a large industrial fire started yesterday, but may…
Kamloops industrial vacancies becoming more scarce
KAMLOOPS – Industrial companies looking for room in Kamloops might want to move quickly. The…
Kelowna construction permits up $100 million in one year
CITY ISSUES CLOSE TO HALF-A-BILLION DOLLARS WORTH OF PERMITS IN 2015 KELOWNA – Building permits…
Construction worker trapped in West Kelowna
KELOWNA – A construction worker had to be rescued from a building in West Kelowna today, Sept. 23, after the truss system above him collapsed. Shortly after 2:30 p.m., West Kelowna Fire Rescue responded to a building that was under construction on Carrington Road. A media release says firefighters from Lakeview Heights and Westbank stations...
Three people injured in logging accident near Lumby
LUMBY - An injured logger stuck down a 500-foot embankment has been rescued and transported to hospital. The victim was one of three workers injured when a tree reportedly fell on them in a remote area east of Lumby Wednesday morning. The industrial accident is under investigation by WorkSafe B.C. and spokesperson Scott McCloy says...
Industrial, retail growth strong
KAMLOOPS - With 45,000 square feet of industrial space and 28,000 sq. ft. of retail space under construction in the city of Kamloops, the third quarter of 2014 was well ahead of 2013. On the outskirts of Kamloops Moly-Cop is currently building a 45,000 sq. ft. expansion and around town several companies have either snapped...
City hopes jobs, investment follows these tax breaks
PENTICTON - The local economy may soon get a boost if a new City of Penticton tax scheme for local industrial businesses pays off. The city is offering up tax breaks to industrial businesses hoping it spurs employment and new investment. “Everybody seems to be under the impression that tourism is one of our largest...
Farmer suffers heart attack, dies pinned under tractor
KELOWNA – An industrial accident involving a tractor claimed the life of a Kelowna man Friday. Emergency crews were called to a vineyard off McCurdy Rd. shortly after 1 p.m. with reports a man suffered a heart attack and was pinned under a tractor. Const. Kris Clark says it is unclear which happened first but...