News Influencing Thompson Okanagan Business
KELOWNA
Dr. Kyleen Myrah
Dr. Kyleen Myrah, a business professional from Okanagan College, has been selected the 2024 Business Woman of the Year by Kelowna Women in Business (KWIB).
Mihaela Rasovic and her daughter Izabela Rasovic, open Lux Domus Furnishings at 104–1641, Commerce Avenue.
Sabi Singh‘s Midnight Kings Hookah Lounge Bar and Grill has recently opened its doors on Bernard Avenue and will be hosting a grand launch on July 6th.
Designer Shoe Warehouse celebrated its grand opening on June 1st in Kelowna at 1500 Banks Road, directly across from Montana’s.
Ellis St. Market is now open for business at 1095 Ellis Street in downtown Kelowna. The market is open seven days a week, from 7 am to 9 pm.
The Regional District Board will be chaired by District of Lake Country Mayor Blair Ireland through November 2024.
The Sutton Place Hotel, to be built at Kelowna International Airport across from the expanded airport terminal building, has officially requested a development permit from the city.
People In Motion is pleased to announce a partnership with AbleSail Okanagan (ASO), bringing the program offerings of ASO under the People In Motion banner. The Adaptive Sailing program will be able to maintain its high-quality programming thanks to the partnership between ASO and PIM.
According to GoDaddy Venture Forward, British Columbia is home to the highest concentration of online microbusinesses in Canada, beating Ontario, which ranks in second place, and Alberta in third.
The Central Okanagan Heritage Society has appointed Sarah Porter as its new managing director.
The Okanagan Golf Club has revealed its renovation of the 18th and 19th holes. The latter, usually a restaurant, has now rebranded as Table Nineteen.
The Central Okanagan Hospice Association (COHA) will be holding a workshop at The Ramada Hotel & Conference Centre, 2170 Harvey Avenue on June 12th, called Supporting Children Through Grief and Healing. The event is sponsored by the PURKIDS Foundation and the Sovereign Order of St. John of Jerusalem Knight Hospitaller.
A rezoning and development permit has been submitted by Troika for a proposed six-story rental apartment building located on Barlee Road, behind the New Life Centre.
Falcon Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, located at #4 – 2543 Juliann Road, is celebrating their 20th anniversary.
Yellow Star Snack House, owned and operated by Trihn Nghiem and Deanna Crook-O’Grady, located at #3 – 1717 Harvey Avenue, is marking their 5th anniversary.
Renowned charity race Okanagan Dream Rally, which raises money for charities including Ronald McDonald House and Kelowna General Hospital Foundation, is returning on July 27.
Urban Distilleries, owned by Mark Spurgeon, is moving to its new location in downtown Kelowna, at 327 Bernard Avenue.
A record-breaking $10,000 was raised during the 3rd Annual Kelowna Fundraising Make-A-Wish Canada Golf Event, which was hosted by City Electric Supply Corporation CA.
The City of Kelowna is encouraging residents to fill out the 2024 Recreation and Customer Satisfaction Survey, on how Kelowna provides cultural and recreational programming.
STEP Place transitional housing at 759 Crowley Ave. is officially open and 60 people experiencing homelessness in Kelowna have moved in. STEP Place, which stands for Supported Transitional Housing with Embedded Programming, is operated by the John Howard Society of Okanagan & Kootenay.
SaaS Academy, a leader in coaching and training for B2B SaaS founders, is excited to announce the appointment of Johnny Page as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.
KAMLOOPS
Ameet Johal
Ameet Johal is celebrating 5 years as a Director on the YMCA BC Foundation Board.
The Iron Mask Industrial Park, a project by Comet Industries, was officially launched with a groundbreaking ceremony in Kamloops. The project’s real estate sales teams now include Brendan Shaw Real Estate and Cushman & Wakefield.
Venture Kamloops and Kamloops Immigrant Services will be hosting Info Session about Workforce Development Supports on June 11, featuring Nicole Bruce, Economic Development Manager from Venture Kamloops.
Sage Sport Institute is hiring an Operations Manager in Kamloops.
BitNational Inc. has recently installed a new Bitcoin ATM in 5Bean Brewbar & Cafe, at 289 Tranquille Rd, Kamloops.
Graeme Hill
Graeme Hill, a pharmacist from Kipp-Mallery Pharmacy, was honoured with this year’s Collaborative Care Award at the BC 2024 Excellence in Pharmacy Awards.
Cascades Casino Kamloops has teamed up with Domenic’s Marine to start the 1st Annual fishing Derby on June 15th, a charitable event with all proceeds going to the Alzheimer Society of B.C. A kick off party will be on June 14th at Match Eatery & Public House Kamloops, which will be sponsored by Bannister Automotive Group, HUB International and Canadian Tire.
Developing World Connections 17th annual charity golf tournament will be at Tobiano Golf in Kamloops, on September 4.
With a maximum value of $25,000 per intake, the Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) Board of Directors has approved six proposals for the Spring 2024 Regional Grant-in-Aid financial intake.
PENTICTON/OLIVER/OSOYOOS
Jas Bahniwal
Jas Bahniwal, a Pharmacy Manager at Pharmasave #1028, was honoured with this year’s New Practitioner Award at the BC 2024 Excellence in Pharmacy Awards.
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada has received approval from the Penticton City Council for the construction of a new Telus cell tower on Valleyview Road.
The longest-running preschool, Playshare, which is housed in Penticton United Church, is closing its doors after more than 50 years of operation.
The Penticton Trade & Convention Centre will host the District 19 Peach City Bridge Tournament once again from June 10th to the 14th.
Eskala Mountain Sports has reopened at their new location on Main Street right beside Peach City Runners.
Karan Brar is May Salesperson of the Month for Penticton Hyundai.
In its 22nd year, the Peach City Beach Cruise will be held on June 21–23, featuring vintage and contemporary cars lining Lakeshore Drive in Penticton.
With the goal of providing qualified citizens with more access to locally grown food, the Penticton Farmers’ Market is thrilled to announce that it will be taking part in the 2024 BC Farmers’ Market Nutrition Coupon Program. The program runs from June 8 to December 22.
The Cogir Foundation, a realty firm of Regency Retirement Resorts, recently donated $15,000 to the Osoyoos Seniors’ Centre Association, which will be used to restore the activity centre’s worn flooring.
Pattison Food Group has officially announced that Buy-Low Foods, a grocer located on Osoyoos Main Street, will be transferring to its sister company, Save-On-Foods.
Oliver Community Park will host the 5th Annual Rock & Roll Picnic from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 20th.
SALMON ARM
Dean Brackenbury
Dean Brackenbury is the new General Manager & Partner of Bannister GM Salmon Arm.
A $4.2 million loan is set to be taken out by the City of Salmon Arm in order to replace the pump station at Canoe Beach.
The Salmon Arm council approved a plan to increase the pay of paid on-call firemen in the city by $1.50 per hour in 2024, and by another $1 per hour in 2025 and 2026, with a unanimous vote at their meeting on May 27.
VERNON
Pino Pucci
Pino Pucci has been named Tolko’s new CEO and president.
Patti Bridal, the Chief Administrative Officer of the City of Vernon, will be retiring this year.
The bike park at SilverStar Mountain Resort will open early for the summer on June 15 and 16, in celebration of its 30th anniversary.
The Sunshine Festival, which is organized by the Downtown Vernon Association, will be held on Saturday, June 15, for the 30th consecutive year on 30th Avenue.
The Nixon Hospitality Group is currently renovating the former Finning facility on Kalamalka Lake Road, which will house BNA Brewing’s new location. The building will feature a major dining establishment and craft brewery on site.
SUMMERLAND
Lisa Jaager
Congratulations to Lisa Jaager on her appointment of GM at Summerland Waterfront Resort & Spa, following the retirement of Tom Matthews.
Ecora Engineering & Environmental has unveiled the the new production and tasting building for Solvero Wines in Summerland.
Sage Hills Estate Winery, an established premium boutique winery in Summerland, has been listed for $13,900,000.
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