THOMPSON OKANAGAN MOVERS & SHAKERS OCTOBER 3, 2024

 News Influencing Thompson Okanagan Business

KELOWNA

Anthony Bastiaanssen has been appointed as Managing Broker to Coldwell Banker Horizon Realty’s executive team.

BC Tree Fruits announced a sudden shutdown after over 90 years of offering packing and storage services.

So Fetch. Canine Social Club Inc. has officially opened for business in Kelowna.

Cardinal Capital Management, Inc. is opening a new location in Kelowna.

Maven Electrical Inc. is celebrating its first year in business.

Argus Properties of Kelowna has been officially designated as a Gold Seal Employer by the Canadian Construction Association.

The BC Technology for Learning Society was able to provide 55 computers to Okanagan College students who have transitioned out of government care and are on the Provincial Tuition Waiver as a result of a partnership with the Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction.

Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association (TOTA) and Okanagan College have announced the upcoming Fall 2024 intake for the Beverage Industry Training (BIT) program, scheduled to take place from October 21 to November 1, 2024. Sign up by October 6, 2024.

Debbie da Silva has been named as the new Office Managing Partner for KPMG Kelowna.

Three Sixty Solar has successfully energized its inaugural solar tower in Kelowna, through the assistance of Maven Electrical Inc.

The upcoming “Judgement in Kelowna” event is set for October 9th at the Lakehouse Homestore & Kitchens in the Chef’s Theatre.

Wolseley Canada, the country’s largest national trade distributor of plumbing, hydronic, HVAC/R and PVF products and solutions, is looking for an Outside Sales Representative in West Kelowna, BC.

CTQ Consultants Ltd. has initiated the first phase of construction for the Movala project, with the installation of soil cells underway.

On October 4th, Fraction Collective, in collaboration with Align West Homes, Ace Project Marketing Group, and Kelbrook Construction, will host Music for the Mighty. This event aims to unite the city’s top local talent to raise $50,000 for the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation. 

Darci LaRocque will be speaking at the Western Canada Real Estate Expo on October 17, 2024, at the Coast Capri Hotel, in Kelowna.

Coast Capital Savings has announced a donation of $25,000 to the Seniors Services Society of BC. This funding will support the Rapid Access program, which offers temporary housing options and navigation services for seniors facing homelessness, low income, and isolation in Metro Vancouver, the Fraser Valley, Kelowna, and Vancouver Island.

Securiguard Services Limited announced that it has been named an Excellence Awardee for The Queen’s University IRC Award for Best Learning & Development Strategy at the Canadian HR Awards 2024. This recognition highlights Securiguard’s ongoing commitment to fostering professional development and career growth for its employees.

 

KAMLOOPS

Sc.wén̓wen Economic Development Corporation, the economic development arm of Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc, has an open position for a Board Director.

The B.C. Wildlife Federation, in collaboration with the Nooaitch Indian Band, Lower Nicola Indian Band, Okanagan Nation Alliance – Okanagan Select, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, and local landowners, constructed nine beaver dam analogues along Voght Creek on private land close to Merritt, B.C.

Kamloops Curling Club is celebrating its 75th anniversary at the end of this year.

Kamloops was awarded the first-ever Sport Heritage Community designation by the BC Sports Hall of Fame!

Kamloops & District Chamber of Commerce welcomes new and reactivated members including: Powder Hounds Restaurant, Donna Gibson, Chartered Professional Accountant, Community Energy Association, Liam Lenover, Premium Pool and Spa, Beem Credit Union Tranquille/Valleyview, Amplify Consulting Inc., and Interior Academy of Aesthetics.

Qualifying residential customers can get refunds from BC Hydro of up to $5,000 for qualified grid-connected solar panels and up to an extra $5,000 for battery storage systems, totalling up to 50 per cent of the project cost.

Surespan Group has successfully supplied and installed 215 lineal meters of ESZ26-700 sheet piles for Jim Dent Construction Ltd, the general contractor on the City of Penticton Ellis Dam Upgrade Project.

Clean Cutz Barbershop is the newest spot in downtown Kamloops for a haircut and located at 334 Seymour Street.

 

PENTICTON/OLIVER/OSOYOOS

Allen Fillion has been appointed as the new director of the Development and Infrastructure Services department at the Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen.

Penticton’s Pure Gym & Juicery marks its ninth anniversary with a party on October 19.

Penticton’s Slackwater Brewing will be closing its doors, with operations ending at the month’s close.

The South Okanagan Similkameen SPCA is requesting donations of pet food and supplies at 2200 Dartmouth Dr., Penticton.

The Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen Protective Services will be conducting a complimentary educational show-and-shine of local emergency response vehicles on Thursday, October 3.

Penticton-based Peerless Ltd. is celebrating 80 years in business with a celebration on October 5th at its site on Page Avenue.

RE/MAX Penticton Realty is excited to announce the grand opening of its new commercial office building located at the corner of Eckhardt Ave West and Argyle St in downtown Penticton.

The Town of Oliver has secured multiple grants totalling $3 million, which will be used to upgrade the Oliver and District Arena. The federal government has already granted $2.3 million, and the remaining monies will be sourced from the Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen’s operational and capital reserves.

 

SALMON ARM

Darrell Garceau, the District of Sicamous‘s acting chief administrative officer, will take over the position permanently.

The Shuswap Healing Center‘s development is proceeding according to plan and within budget, according to the chief administrative officer of the District of Sicamous.

An open house will be held at the Sicamous Fire Hall, located at 701 Whitehead St., by Sicamous Fire Rescue on October 19.

R.J. Haney Heritage Village and Museum is hosting a Halloween event for its 26th annual Spooktacular on Oct. 19.

 

VERNON

Brad Thorlakson, executive chairman of Tolko Industries, located in Vernon, was recently awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Forest Products Association of Canada.

Okanagan College’s Vernon campus is set to hold a free application night for potential students on Oct. 3.

The Coldstream Ranchlands Trail Network has officially been completed, as announced by the Regional District of North Okanagan.

Wayside has been recognized with the “Best in Show 2024” and “Unique Sign 2024” awards at the Best of Canada Sign Industry Awards (BOCSIes).

Vernon city council is set to advance a grant application for the second phase of the Polson Park creek naturalization project, seeking $5 million from the Disaster Risk Reduction – Climate Adaptation (DRR-CA) funding stream.

Diaper drives and baby wipe collections are being held by the North Okanagan Realtor Committee from October 7 to 11. Donated items can be dropped off at any of the following local real estate offices: Royal LePage, Re/Max, Coldwell Banker, VP3 Realty, or 3 Percent Realty.

The OKIB and OKIB Group of Companies successfully raised more than $65,000 during their third annual Charity Golf Tournament, aimed at funding the construction of the Okanagan Indian Band Cultural Immersion School.

The Samurai Karate Academy has launched new clubs in Vernon and Armstrong, providing classes for both adults and children.

 

SUMMERLAND

ONES+ is celebrating its 2nd anniversary.

The Summerland Society for Civic Engagement is set to host the community’s sole MLA Candidates Debate on October 7th at Centre Stage Theatre.

Summerland Credit Union is hosting the Off The Clock networking event on October 17th at 14820 Victoria Road N Summerland.

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