News Influencing Thompson Okanagan Business
KELOWNA
Carson Erdman
Carson Erdman, P.Eng. is commencing a new role at Delta-T Consultants Ltd. as Senior Project Manager, Mechanical Engineering.
Karina Bagi of Kelowna has been signed by Burnaby FC League1 BC.
Shannon Paille has recently taken on the role of Centre Manager at the BC SPCA located at 3785 Casorso Road.
Judy Maas has been appointed as the new Regional Manager for British Columbia at Wintergreen Learning Materials.
Mycroft Holdings Limited has recently made an investment in Heartwood Manufacturing and Heartwood Distribution, both located in Kelowna.
The Kelowna Chambers‘ Commerce ConneX, presented by Rogers Business, is scheduled for April 18 at Norelco Cabinets, located at 677 Willow Park Road.
Mamma Rosa, an authentic Italian restaurant at 561 Lawrence Avenue, owned and run by James and Railene Anfuso, is marking 40 years in business.
Tristan Chart
Tristan Chart, CFA is the top producer for the month of March, resulting in a #1 ranking at Royal Lepage Kelowna. The stabilizing project at UBC Okanagan‘s 550 Doyle Avenue location in downtown Kelowna has begun.
The ‘Our Students, Your Health’ initiative at Okanagan College, funded by a $250,000 donation from BMO, seeks to increase student access to healthcare and opportunities for professional development.
Plans for a large reconstruction of the site, which includes Global Fitness, Dakoda’s Sports Bar and Kelowna Business Centre, are scheduled to be discussed with the owners of the property who recently submitted a 159-page area redevelopment plan to the city.
On May 4, the Kelowna Yacht Club boat launch will host a free “Try it Day” presented by the Kelowna Dragon Boat Club.
Happy Hooves Sanctuary is hosting a spring open house on April 21 at 1019 Curtis Road in Kelowna.
The first craft distillery in BC, Okanagan Spirits Craft Distillery, celebrates 20 years of operation.
The Okanagan-based Bighorn Moving and Storage, which has been in business for eight years, announced its name and logo change in March.
KAMLOOPS
Chyanne Carslisle
Chyanne Carslisle has joined the team at Vital Point Acupuncture & Holistic Health as a registered acupuncturist.
Mitchell Fridman has been named the newest archivist at the Kamloops Museum and Archives.
The proposed 40-unit Juniper Ridge townhouse complex at 2400 Coldwater Dr. is now being considered for a permit by the Kamloops city council.
Epoch Environmental Consulting Okanagan Limited has recently expanded its operations and established a new branch in Kamloops, located at 4-293 1st Avenue; and it has moved its Kelowna office to 7B-1404 Hunter Court, Kelowna.
A Clean the Beach event has been planned by the City of Kamloops, scheduled to take place on April 21, 2023. It is organized during a time of year when water levels are low to ensure the safety of volunteers and to limit ecological impact and closely coincides with Earth Day.
Registration is now open for the TOTA 30th Annual Golf Tournament, scheduled on May 30, 2024 at the Bighorn Golf & Country Club in Kamloops.
PENTICTON/OLIVER/OSOYOOS
The OSNS Child & Youth Development Centre in Penticton is looking to hire Therapy Aides to join its team in Early Intervention Services.
South Okanagan Similkameen Métis Association in Penticton is the newest recipient of the Oshki Wupoowane | The Blanket Fund Reconciliation Action Grant.
On April 15, a blind tasting of white wines, meticulously chosen by a Hester Creek Wine Ambassador, will take place at the Hester Creek Estate Winery & Terrafina Restaurant located at 877 Road 8 Box 1605 in Oliver.
The Campbell Mountain Landfill in Penticton will be closed from April 19th to the 22nd in order to implement an upgrade.
The annual request for applicants to join the board of directors of OneSky Community Resources has been sent out to members of the South Okanagan-Similkameen community.
Restaurants including Pasta Factory, Orolo, Slackwater, the Hub, and Clancy’s are competing to see who can provide the finest burger on Martin Street. Voting concludes on April 30th.
SALMON ARM
Chefe Daniel’s food truck is reopening on April 15th at its new location at 1140 4 Ave SW, Salmon Arm, in front of Zest Commercial Food Hub.
MisMacK Clean Cosmetics, Salmon Arm location is celebrating its 3rd year anniversary.
Wildcat Heavy Duty‘s new office and laydown are now located in Silver Creek, Salmon Arm.
The Terry Touch will have its grand opening on May 1st at Blonde Hair Studio, #4 111 Lakeshore Dr NE, its second location.
The Salmon Arm & District Chamber of Commerce welcomes its new members, Dragonfly Wellness Center, Pardon Me and Nawoc.
Salmon Arm’s Comfort Inn will host MLA Greg Kyllo as he discusses the BC Government’s 2024 Budget on April 18th.
The Demystifying the Process of Hiring Foreign Workers workshop facilitated by Rajula Gupta of RG Placements, is on April 29th at the Innovation Centre Powered by SASCU.
VERNON
David Schroth, the Branch Manager at City Electric Supply Corporation in Vernon, was recognized and honoured for his decade-long tenure with the company.
Christopher Newman, Branch Manager of ICONIX Waterworks in Vernon, is celebrating 20 years of service.
The Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce welcomes its newest members, Equal People HR Consulting, Paradigm Building Solutions, Argos Home Inspection and Qualicare Home Care.
The Vernon City Council approved the Active Living Centre’s (ALC) finalized design, budget, and construction timeline at the April 8, 2024, Committee of the Whole meeting. The new facility will be developed at 3501 43rd Avenue, which was formerly the Kin Race Track.
Dynacare opened its Vernon branch at 102-5240 Anderson Way with a ribbon-cutting.
On April 15, the new RV sanitation station constructed by the City of Vernon near the Vernon Regional Airport at 6401 Tronson Road will become operational.
SUMMERLAND
The Chopped Leaf restaurant has officially opened at 7519 Prairie Valley Rd #12, Summerland.
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