News Influencing Thompson Okanagan Business
KELOWNA
Megan O’Flaherty
Megan O’Flaherty, CPA, CA has been appointed as the new Chief Financial Officer at Emil Anderson Group.
Mike McCardell announced his retirement at the end of the month, following a career spanning 62 years in the news industry.
Lane Lovig has joined the Kelowna office of CENTURY 21 Assurance Realty Ltd.
John Costigan has accepted a new role as Business Development Consultant for DeltaWye Engineering in Kelowna.
Libby Malthus is starting a new position as Civil Engineer at WSP in Canada, based in Kelowna.
Ahmad Taher Saleh, the manager of Four Points and Hampton Inn in Kelowna, has been honoured with Marriott’s Operations Manager of the Year award.
Emil Anderson Group is pleased to partner with the BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, Aecon Group Inc., Urban Systems Ltd., Matrix Solutions Inc., and BASIS Engineering Ltd., for the construction of Highway 8 which was damaged by flooding in 2021.
Indigenous Tourism BC is currently seeking individuals who are motivated to serve on the new Board of Directors for the 2024-2026 term. Nominations are currently open until October 4th.
Primex Investments Ltd.’s Midtown project, the second of three buildings, has recently received occupancy this summer. The project offers 105 brand new rental homes and is already filling up quickly. It is conveniently located between Orchard Park Shopping Centre and Mission Creek Regional Park.
BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre and the Ki-Low-Na Friendship Society have announced the launch of Tupa’s Lodge, a new transitional housing site located on the unceded traditional territory of the Syilx/Okanagan Nation in Kelowna.
Endpoint Preclinical recently announced its first-ever Rodent Pressure-Volume Loop Masterclass, in collaboration with Christopher R. West at UBC Okanagan. The event featured instruction from Oliver H. Wearing, PhD, and will be launching in October.
The Hope Golf & Country Club is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year.
Genesis Kelowna has received a prestigious award from Forbes Travel Guide for Luxury hospitality.
Kot Auto Group has recently expanded its portfolio with the acquisition of Sunrise Ford in 100 Mile House.
Present at this year’s British Columbia Restaurant Hall of Fame induction ceremony are numerous representatives of the Okanagan’s culinary community:
- Local Champion: Dan Carkner, Executive Chef, The Modest Butcher at Mt. Boucherie Estate Winery
- Active Restaurateur: Mark Filatow, Executive Chef/Sommelier, Waterfront Restaurant & Wine Bar
- Leading Employee/Manager Back of House: Jeremy Luypen, Chef/Independent Consultant
- Supplier: Tony Stewart, Owner, Quails’ Gate Winery and Old Vines Restaurant
KAMLOOPS
Shauna Bymoen
Shauna Bymoen has joined the Kamloops office of CENTURY 21 Assurance Realty Ltd.
Pete Lahucik, based in Kamloops , has joined Merlin Instrumentation‘s Business Development team. Pete will be concentrating on developing new products for the water and wastewater industries.
Ken Finnie and Kimberly Hunka, along with their team, will become a part of the Okanagan region as MNP partners with Finnie Hunka LLP, a Kamloops, BC-based firm.
Thermo King of BC is expanding its reach across the province and now have mobile service technicians based in Kelowna and Kamloops.
The Centrepoint BC facility will be closed, Monday, September 2, 2024 for Labour Day.
PENTICTON/OLIVER/OSOYOOS
Enso Group Developments shared an announcement of the forthcoming redevelopment project at Skaha Lake, a shoreline in Penticton that is considered one of Canada’s finest beach destinations. This project will convert the 70-room Skaha Lake Motels (Waterfront Inn, Beachside, and Sunny Beach) into a dynamic blend of housing, hotel, and retail spaces as part of the future Skaha plan.
The Dion Eden-designed Apex Alpine Disc Golf Course is currently under construction; however, it is now viable for play. The new disc golf course was set up by the Lower Similkameen Disc Golf Club and the Apex Community Association.
The South Okanagan Similkameen Métis Association’s new cultural facility on Winnipeg Street will host its grand opening in the City of Penticton at the end of September.
The Penticton & Wine Country Chamber of Commerce and Kettle Valley Memorial have named Ian Lindsay, CEO of the South Okanagan Similkameen Medical Foundation, and Sarah Tucker, owner of Graphically Hip, as this week’s Top 40 award recipients.
Downtown Penticton’s Long-Haggerty Chartered Professional Accountant Inc. is carrying out its yearly Fill-A-Backpack campaign, matching donations up to $10,000 to assist with the growing expenses of returning to school.
The Skaha Assembly Redevelopment project, being undertaken by BC Housing, is making good progress. A project is underway to completely revamp the old motel housing on Skaha Lake Road and turn it into modern, purpose-built rental units. BC Housing has recently announced their commitment to providing a wide range of housing options, focusing on affordable rentals for seniors, singles, families, and individuals with disabilities who are employed and living in the community.
Penticton Sunrise Rotary has generously donated $5,000 to the SS Sicamous Marine Heritage Society. The funds were raised during the Scotch Tasting Event and will be put towards the SS Naramata Preservation Project.
SALMON ARM
Ciara Thompson has been hired as the new bylaw enforcement officer for the District of Sicamous.
Staff Sergeant Scott West of the Salmon Arm RCMP formally announced his retirement.
The BC Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce a new travel insurance program in partnership with Pacific Blue Cross. This program will provide members with the best possible coverage for a variety of medical issues, as well as trip protection and exclusive discounts.
The Shuswap Recreation Society submitted a motion to the City of Salmon Arm to approve spending $16,000 to buy new movable bleachers for the aquatic complex. The goal is to have the bleachers in time for the 55+ BC Games in September.
The Sicamous planning and development committee approved a new 38-unit commercial complex on a vacant lot at 1002 Seed Frontage Road. The development proposal is expected to be discussed and potentially approved during the upcoming District of Sicamous council meeting on September 11.
The 2024 Business Forum is set to take place on October 30th at Song Sparrow Hall in downtown Salmon Arm.
VERNON
Anthony Martselos is starting a new position as Systems Analyst – Network at the City of Vernon.
Betson Enterprises installation team just finished setting up a mix of new games at The Kal in Vernon.
The Sustainable Living Summit: The Paradigm Way, organized by Paradigm Building Solutions, will take place on October 10, 2024, at Sparkling Hill Resort in Vernon. Tickets are on sale now.
A second UPCC is currently in the planning stages in Vernon. Once fully operational, it will offer urgent and episodic primary care seven days a week, including statutory holidays.
The 40th Annual Kalamalka Rotary Dream Auction is scheduled on November 16, 2024 at the Premiere Vernon Lodge & Conference Centre.
Okanagan College’s Trades and Apprenticeship program is currently advertising their forthcoming “Jill of All Trades” event, which will take place at the Vernon campus on November 22, 2024, and is looking for sponsors.
SUMMERLAND
The inaugural Barker Invitational Golf Tournament, which will benefit summer sports in Summerland, will take place on October 6th at the Summerland Golf and Country Club. An online auction has been launched as part of the event.
The second annual Light Up the Camp event was held at Lightning Rock Winery, featuring a delicious pulled pork and brisket buffet from Summerland Smoke Shack, and desserts from Giants Head Kitchen. The event was able to raise a total of $6,700 which will be used to develop a fire mitigation system at Agur Lake Camp.
On September 8, the Critteraid Animal Sanctuary in Summerland will be hosting an exclusive black cat adoption event.
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