KELOWNA - Big White Ski Resort has announced a $9.4 million infrastructure investment in 2025. The resort plans to modernize and elevate guest experiences as well as an increased support in...
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THOMPSON OKANAGAN BUSINESS NEWS
UBCO PARTNERS WITH PROVINCE IN WILDFIRE MITIGATION WITH CAMERA NETWORK
BRITISH COLUMBIA - The Province has announced it will partner with the University of British Columbia Okanagan campus (UBCO) to expand a camera network that will give first responders information to...
THOMPSON OKANAGAN MOVERS & SHAKERS JUNE 12, 2025
News Influencing Thompson Okanagan Business KELOWNA Dr. W. Stephen NcNeil, an associate professor of chemistry at UBC Okanagan, was awarded a 2025 3M National Teaching Fellowship, making him one of...
GREEN SHEET OKANAGAN BUILDING BRIEFS: JUNE 12, 2025
Location: Kelowna (mixed-use dev) Address: 1451 1469 Bertram St - Rental Condominiums - Townhouses - Condominiums - Childcare Facility Description: New mixed use development - 17 storey condominium...
FRASER INSTITUTE: AI CAN HELP MITIGATE SHRINKING LABOUR FORCE
BRITISH COLUMBIA — As Canada’s labour force shrinks due to aging and slowing rates of immigration, artificial intelligence (AI) can help by increasing the number of available workers and improving...
NEW CAR DEALERS MAKE PRE-BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS
BRITISH COLUMBIA - In a pre-budget submission to The Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services, the New Car Dealers Association of BC (NCDA) is recommending government use levers...
SLIGHT DIP IN OKANAGAN RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE SALES IN MAY
KELOWNA/KAMLOOPS - Residential real estate sales in May saw a slight decrease compared to the same time last year despite available inventory showing upward momentum, reports the Association of...
THOMPSON OKANAGAN MOVERS & SHAKERS JUNE 5, 2025
News Influencing Thompson Okanagan Business KELOWNA Mehrsa Maali, founder and owner of Artful Real Estate, has been awarded the 2025 RISE Awards Spirit Award. Julian Pellicano has been appointed the...
GREEN SHEET OKANAGAN BUILDING BRIEFS: JUNE 5, 2025
Location: Vernon (seniors housing) Address: 2702 2800 40 St - Hearthstone Manor Addition Description: Addition to seniors facility - 2 storeys - 14 beds Status: Development Permit Application - in...
BCREA: Q1 CANADIAN ECONOMIC GROWTH
BRITISH COLUMBIA - Canadian real GDP rose by 0.1 per cent in March, after declining by 0.2 per cent in February. Goods-producing sectors rose 0.2 per cent, while service-producing industries...
GETTING UNSTUCK: HOW BUSINESS OWNERS CAN REGAIN MOMENTUM AND BUILD A STRONGER BUSINESS
BRITISH COLUMBIA - As business owners, we all hit moments when the path forward becomes cloudy. The early energy that launched our companies begins to stall under the weight of complexity,...
BRITISH COLUMBIA MOVERS & SHAKERS MAY 30, 2025
News Influencing Decision Makers in BC John Wilson, the Past Chair of the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce, has been appointed as the new CEO. Jay Chalke, the ombudsperson of British Columbia...
UNITECH CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT LTD. CREATES SPACE FOR EQUALITY DIALOGUE AND ACTION
DELTA – When it comes to breaking into a new industry or having guidance while navigating a career move, mentorship is often one of the best ways to find your footing. However, it is not always such...
HELLO PERIOD EQUITY TOUTS ON-SITE MENSTRUAL PRODUCTS AS KEY TO CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY ADVANCEMENT
VANCOUVER – Women face many challenges in the construction industry, ones that we see and many that we don’t. Proper access to menstrual products on job sites is a topic that does not come up often...
OKGN WMAN ANGEL FUNDS LAUNCHES FUND 3 AND INVESTS IN ALT PRO ADVANTAGE
KELOWNA - Okanagan Woman Angel Funds (OKGN WMAN) has closed its third fund with 35 women investors and completed that Fund’s first investment in Alt Pro Advantage, a Canadian, women-led business...
KELOWNA CHAMBER GOLF CLASSIC HITS 40
KELOWNA - Enjoying the unseasonal heat, the Kelowna Chamber held its 40th annual golf tournament Wednesday May 28 at the Harvest Golf Club. The Chamber hosted 156 golfers, 30 sponsors, and numerous...