News Influencing Thompson Okanagan Business
KELOWNA
Cathy Mackay
Cathy Mackay assumes the position of chief executive officer of EDI Environmental Dynamics Inc.
Nixon Hospitality Group has acquired The Bohemian Café on Bernard Avenue, which was formerly owned by Hans Birker.
Jillian Povarchook has been hired by the Kelowna Museums Society as its new executive director.
Amber-Jane Wall, a boxer from Kelowna, won gold at the Canada Cup.
Pacific Coastal Airlines has been recognized by Canada’s Top 100 Employers as one of Canada’s Top Small & Medium Employers for 2024.
The Kelowna Farmers’ and Crafters’ Market relocates to Dickson Avenue, situated in the Landmark business district, opposite the Parkinson recreation centre and south of Highway 97.
The Gary Bennett Family Fund and its supporters recently presented Presidents Choice Superstore gift cards valued at $3,000 to the Westside and Kelowna Salvation Army locations in an effort to combat food insecurity in the Central Okanagan.
The city has been presented with an application by Aspen Lands Advisory Ltd. to subdivide the Ramada property and construct the Marriott Towne Place Suite in the western parking lot.
Pushor Mitchell LLP recently unveiled a new logo and reaffirmed its commitment to serving its clients. The company celebrated its 50th anniversary last year.
A 24 unit rental condo development is being proposed by the owners of property on Meikle Avenue in the South Pandosy neighbourhood.
The Orchard Plaza Shopping Centre, which formerly hosted the home and decor store Rooms + Spaces, will welcome JYSK back to Kelowna.
KAMLOOPS
Becca Peters
Becca Peters, a Shop and Mechanic Assistant at Acres Enterprises Ltd., has been awarded a Career Advancement Bursary from the BC Centre for Women in the Trades to further her studies in Heavy-Duty Mechanics.
Marilyn McLean, the chair of the TRU board of governors, has announced her resignation, and the university is now search for a new president.
The board of governors of Thompson Rivers University, which will be presided over by Dr. Juanita-Dawne Bascu, has given their final approval to the proposed Population Health and Ageing Rural Research Centre.
Businesses in Kamloops benefited from the extended patio program, according to Howie Reimer, executive director of the Kamloops Central Business Improvement Association.
The fourth Amazing Race to Inclusion, which will be held on May 3 and headquartered at Sandman Centre, is currently in the planning stages.
The 2024–25 school year is expected to conclude with a surplus of $5 million for Thompson Rivers University.
Victoria has committed to investing $1.8 million to improve the runway at Fulton Field in Kamloops.
The First Steps Early Pregnancy Triage Clinic will remain operational in Kamloops through a joint funding from the Ministry of Health and Interior Health. This will increase access to prenatal and postpartum care services in the area.
Scoopz Ice Cream, the Frozen Paddle, and The Ice Cream Social are three ice cream shops located throughout Kamloops that formally opened for business in 2024.
A $5.4 million primary and urgent care centre is planned to open in North Kamloops later this year, according to Interior Health. They are also considering a large expansion at their current location, which is in front of Royal Inland Hospital.
The City of Kamloops will build a 36-space child care facility in Station Plaza at 510 Lorne Street after a ChildCareBC New Spaces Fund application was approved. The site is under construction with a grand opening scheduled on August 1, 2024.
The annual tree coupons for the City of Kamloops can be purchased by the general public from April 2, 2024, to June 14, 2024. Depending on the tree’s price, the coupons are worth either $20 or $50, which will be available at the following locations: Agri Supply, Art Knapp Plantland, Canadian Tire – Aberdeen, Canadian Tire – North Shore, Lyons Garden and Landscape Centre, Purity Feed Co.
PENTICTON/OLIVER/OSOYOOS
Jordan Knox
Jordan Knox, manager of Rona, has been elected president of the Chamber of Commerce of Penticton and Wine Country.
Hester Creek Estate Winery’s Wine Shop Manager, Rachel Rogers, has been selected as a finalist for the Ultimate BC Wine Ambassador Award by Wine Growers British Columbia.
Petrasek Bakery is relocating to 364 Main St., Penticton, where it is expected to reopen on April 16th.
The Secrest Hill Agricultural Worker’s Campsite, close to Oliver, is set to receive an outdoor kitchen shelter as its next planned improvement. The campground, which was previously known as the Loose Bay Campground, has been overseen by the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen and has been receiving provincial funding since 2021.
The 15-acre property at 2210 Main St., which is owned by SmartCentres and contains a variety of large-box retailers, Staples and Superstore, is being considered for the construction of a mid-rise housing complex.
An oncology clinic at the Penticton Regional Hospital is being funded in part by a $25,000 donation from the Rotary Club of Penticton to the South Okanagan Similkameen Medical Foundation.
SALMON ARM
Jessica Klikach
Jessica Klikach, a Realtor, has joined eXp Realty in the Shuswap, Sicamous, and Salmon Arm area of BC.
Red Road Recovery announced the opening of our third location in Salmon Arm, BC.
Innovate BC is currently accepting applications for the 24th annual New Ventures BC Competition.
Uber Eats, an online food ordering and delivery business, is now available in Salmon Arm.
VERNON
Sonja Gaudet will be honoured with induction into the World Curling Hall of Fame.
Brad Armstrong has been promoted to CFO at Bryton Marine Group, and Baxter Bolton has been promoted to President at KingFisher Boats.
The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada has presented the City of Vernon with a Canadian Award for Financial Reporting.
An open house will be held at city hall, 3535 Bridge St., on April 9 for residents of Armstrong to offer feedback on a draft of the updated Official Community Plan.
The “Explore North Okanagan” cooperative marketing campaign, which includes Destination Silver Star, Tourism Vernon, the Okanagan Indian Band and SilverStar Mountain Resort, is raising Greater Vernon area awareness.
The Vernon SilverStar Mountain Resort is scheduled to commence operations on June 21.
The Vernon Curling Rink, located at 3400 39 Ave., will play host to the Friends of the Library’s largest used book sale of the year on May 3 and 4.
The Gallery Vertigo in Vernon recently held a soft opening at their new location in the city centre at 2901 30th Ave., which was formerly Expressions in Time.
The third ARC Liquor retail location of the Armstrong Regional Co-op has opened in Kelowna’s Hillside Plaza, off Glenmore Road.
The season opener of Vernon’s Predator Ridge is scheduled for April 10.
SUMMERLAND
Digital services for tax information slips, free tax software with Netfile, and how to sign up for My Account Registration with the CRA will be presented this month at a joint event hosted by the Summerland RCMP, the Summerland and District Credit Union and the Canada Revenue Agency.
The Summerland District Market, held every Tuesday in Memorial Park, Summerland, will run from April 30 to September 24.
Flambé At Home is now located at 13219 Victoria Road North in Summerland.
The Summerland Chamber of Commerce and the District of Summerland have mutually agreed to sell the Summerland Visitor Centre and the land it sits on, located on Highway 97.
Send your business announcements, news, celebrations or new hires HERE