News Influencing Thompson Okanagan Business
KELOWNA
Patrena Mackie
Patrena Mackie has been appointed as the new Dean of Health and Social Development at Okanagan College.
Wyatt Cooper-Brown, a mixologist at the Four Points by Sheraton Kelowna, recently showcased his creativity and skill at the Motts Clamato BC Caesar Championship in Vancouver, where he was named as the Caesar Champion of B.C.
TerraLink Horticulture Inc., a valued partner for producers in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia for over 50 years, announced its increasing assistance for Okanagan and Similkameen Valley growers. Connect with Terralink to see how the company can assist farmers in the Okanagan and Similkameen Valley grow.
Janine Karlsen
Janine Karlsen, a registered nurse, managing director and Home Instead Senior Care owner, has been appointed as the KGH Foundation’s new board chair.
The Province is spending $2 million from its Innovative Clean Energy (ICE) fund to build a cutting-edge battery innovation centre at UBCO.
The Move Well Café, located at 1019 Richter Street in the North End, is celebrating its 1st anniversary.
The Grate Cheesery in Pandosy Village celebrates its first anniversary at its location, 462 West Avenue.
Cardinal Capital Management‘s new Pandosy Village office, located at 550 West Avenue, was officially opened to the public.
On August 7, Red Tomato Pies launched at 401 Glenmore Road in Kelowna.
The Regional District of Central Okanagan (RDCO) announced that Karen Needham, BA, MPA, Corporate Officer – Corporate Service, will be retiring from local government on August 31, 2024.
Owners of Sandrine French Pastry and Chocolate
Sandrine French Pastry and Chocolate, a family-owned with 20 years of business in Kelowna, now offers a bakery ATM at Kelowna International Airport.
A rezoning proposal for 681 and 667 Wardlaw Ave. to be placed in the Urban Centre (Rental Only) zone has been filed by Stretch Construction with the city.
British Columbia is set to receive $61 million from Boeing Canada, which will go toward an aerospace manufacturing training facility and R&D.
The So Fetch Canine Social Club is getting ready for the grand opening at 1588 Ellis St., Kelowna, on the ground floor of the Ella Building.
The West Kelowna Warriors at Royal LePage Place presented their brand-new $400,000 video scoreboard, which has 120 square feet of digital screens.
A lounge endorsement on Urban Distilleries‘ current liquor manufacture license for their newest location on Bernard Avenue is being sought from the Kelowna City Council.
Applications for subdivision and rezoning were filed by Vancouver-based Empowered Development for the land located at the intersection of Springfield Road and Benvoulin Road. The site was formerly zoned C2, which is Vehicle Oriented Commercial, but is now designated UC3, which is Midtown Urban Centre, and UC3r — Midtown Urban Centre (rental only).
Dawson International Truck Centre is looking to hire dynamic team members as it opens its Kelowna site on September 3.
KAMLOOPS
The Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada (PacifiCan) has committed more than $1.6 million in funding to three Kamloops-based businesses and organizations: Axis Forestry Inc., Kamloops Food Policy Council, and Community Futures Development Corporation (CFDC) of Central Interior First Nations (CIFN).
As part of their ambitious plans to reform wildfire policy, BC United has pledged to make British Columbia a global leader in protecting against and preventing wildfires. To achieve this goal, BC United will be partnering with the private sector to provide an initial funding of $78 million and establish a world-class Wildfire Prevention and Response Institute.
A $4.5 billion agreement has been inked by BHP and Lundin Mining Corp. to purchase all of the shares of exploration company Filo Corp. that they do not currently own. Australia-based BHP and Vancouver-based Lundin will pay $33 per share for the purchase, which represents a 12.2 per cent premium over Filo’s closing price on Thursday.
In a joint press release on August 6, the B.C. Lions and the City of Kamloops announced that the training camp for the CFL team will be held in 2025 and 2026, with a 2027 option, at Hillside Stadium, Thompson Rivers University and the Tournament Capital Centre.
The Create Festival, taking place at Sun Peaks Resort on September 7, will be headlined by singer-songwriter Jill Barber, who has been nominated for three Juno Awards.
The Loop drop-in facility at 405 Tranquille Rd. transitions to mobile meal delivery following its relocation from its previous location.
Surplus Herby’s is getting a facelift. The colour is changing from the bright yellow to a deep greeen. This building has undergone a number of transitions over the years.
The new building at 501 Tranquille road was officially opened last month with a ribbon cutting by the NSBIA and Active Care. The units are aimed at adults with developmental disabilities and Youth aging out of care.
BC Transit will offer free transit for Hot Nite in the City and Kamloops Daybreak Rotary Ribfest event participants and volunteers from August 9 to 11.
PENTICTON/OLIVER/OSOYOOS
Meyer Family Vineyards was recognized as the second-best winery in the country at the 2024 National Wine Awards of Canada.
Council will consider a plan to have the Community Foundation of the South Okanagan Similkameen manage the City’s municipal and special events grant programs.
A planned development permit that would authorize the construction of a six-story, seventy-five-unit rental complex at 372 Martin Street in the future has received approval from the Penticton council.
Council members in Penticton approved the restoration of the site’s original tourism zoning, which will permit a strata hotel to be built close to the El Rancho property.
Discovery House was recently the recipient of a substantial donation from the Rotary Club of Penticton, which included a cheque for over $16,000.
An annual Lobster Feast, hosted by the Rotary Club of Penticton and set to take place at the Penticton Yacht Club on September 21, will once again raise funds for the Penticton Regional Hospital Oncology Upgrade.
The District Wine Village‘s Gather Bookshop, formerly Little Bookshop, has opened an Oliver location on Enterprise Way.
SALMON ARM
Evexía Massage Therapy, located at 250 Alexander St. NE, Salmon Arm, will officially be open for business on August 9th.
The Mechatronics Team at 4AG Robotics in Salmon Arm is looking to hire a Senior Mechanical Designer.
Tickets are ow on sale for the 2024 Business Forum on October 30th, at Song Sparrow Hall, 180 Lakeshore Dr NW.
The Villains and Vittles Dinner Theatre is celebrating its 30th year at R.J. Haney Heritage Village & Museum.
VERNON
Splatsin te Secwe?pemculucw and Vernon’s Tolko Industries Ltd. have recently entered into a renewed relationship agreement. This agreement seeks to foster fairness and restore the Splatsinaca’s deep bond with and protection of their traditional lands.
The Vernon Cadet Training Centre commemorated its 75th anniversary.
Donated books are being sold at Vernon’s Alpine Centre Bookstore to benefit several charities, such as the Special Olympics, Vernon Salvation Army and Archway Society for Domestic Peace.
Samantha Richardson is teaching goat yoga sessions at Vernon’s Historic O’Keefe Ranch.
Vernon’s Caetani Centre is hosting the Charity Classic Golf & Gala at the Rise Resort on Sept. 10. The event aims to raise funds for the programming and operations of the historic Caetani Centre on Pleasant Valley Road.
SUMMERLAND
Preparations are underway for Critteraid Animal Sanctuary of Summerland bCharity Thrift Shop, the thrift store it operates.
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