KAMLOOPS – Non-profit housing cooperative Propolis Cooperative Housing Society has launched Propolis Bonds in a campaign that aims to raise $1.1 million by this August to purchase their first...
THOMPSON OKANAGAN BUSINESS NEWS
Carson Air Signs 10 year, $200 million Medevac Contract With Province
KELOWNA – Carson Air has been awarded a 10-year fixed wing Medevac contract for almost $200 million by the province. The contract for Carson Air, a primary providers of fixed wing air ambulance...
Okanagan Residential Real Estate Sees Increased Pace
KELOWNA - Residential real estate market sales are picking up the pace after a sluggish spring market start, reports the Association of Interior Realtors (the Association). A total of 1,662...
Okanoggin Barbers Look After Customers From Head to Toe
PENTICTON - Okanoggin Barbers is able to look after their customers from head to toe. In addition to the haircuts and renowned straight-razor hot shaves, the 254 location includes a men’s clothing...
Empire Hydrogen Growing, Looking For Investors
VICTORIA – Empire Hydrogen Energy Systems Inc. is growing fast, and they’re looking for investors to help them speed up their journey to an even brighter future. Empire’s product is a box that uses...
EDITORIAL: How To Resist Social Activism In Your Business And Avoid Offending Customers
BRITISH COLUMBIA - If a business owner makes their own choice to make a social issue part of their company’s mandate, that is completely their right. They will reap the benefits or experience the...
Winners Unveiled At Thompson Okanagan Business Excellence Awards
Pela + Lomi Named Business Of The Year June 1 At Manteo Resort In Kelowna KELOWNA – Pela + Lomi of Kelowna was named Business of the Year category winner at the Pushor Mitchell LLP Thompson Okanagan...
Pushor Mitchell LLP Celebrating 50th Anniversary
Kelowna-Based Law Firm Serves Clients Throughout Okanagan And Beyond KELOWNA - Pushor Mitchell LLP is celebrating their 50th anniversary of providing exceptional legal services to clients throughout...
Housing Targets Expected to Deliver More Homes Faster, First Communities Selected
BRITISH COLUMBIA - As part of the actions government is taking to deliver homes for people faster, the first cohort of municipalities for housing targets have been selected, paving the way for...
Iron Mask Industrial Park Rezoning Application Approved
KAMLOOPS - Comet Industries Ltd.’s rezoning application for the development of Iron Mask Industrial Park has been approved after a public hearing hosted by the City of Kamloops on May 30, 2023. The...
Uniqueness of Inn at Laurel Point a Magnet For Guests
VICTORIA – There’s a unique feel at the Inn at Laurel Point, and Victoria’s lone major in- dependent hospitality destination wouldn’t have it any other way. The Inn has consistently introduced...
$9M Still to be Claimed in BC Apprenticeship Funds
BRITISH COLUMBIA – A Vancouver Island construction company found itself in the spotlight this week as it received what turned out to be the 5 millionth dollar paid out so far under one of the most...
Leading the Charge in Clean Energy in BC and the Yukon
BRITISH COLUMBIA – We all struggle with the age-old dilemma of what to do with our lives. As we grow up, we learn and we listen to what our passions are but, even then, the decision can be a...
Avery Law Office Adds Employment Law Services
Summerland Firm Offers Elder Law, Real Estate, Will And Estate Expertise SUMMERLAND – There is now an employment law office in Summerland, as Avery Law Office has added new services to the...
Greater Vernon Chamber Busy With Advocacy and Events
VERNON - No day is quite the same as the other as the Greater Vernon Chamber responds to matters impacting our members and community, while also planning events and keeping our members informed....
Nanaimo Airport Celebrates Indigenous Culture With Connect-With- Canada Contest
NANAIMO - The Nanaimo Airport is offering its 2nd annual Connect with Canada Trip Giveaway contest. This year, YCD is partnering with the Edmonton International Airport (YEG), Indigenous Tourism...
