News Influencing Thompson Okanagan Business
KELOWNA
LIME Architecture Inc. is excited to announce the expansion of their professional architectural services into the Alberta market. As an award-winning, full-service architectural firm with over 20 years of experience, they are uniquely positioned to bring their collaborative expertise and continued commitment to thoughtful, community-focused design to a broader audience.
Ingrid Jarrett, the former president and CEO of the British Columbia Hotel Association, will assume the role of president and CEO of the Destination BC board of directors on August 1.
Derrick Martin
Derrick Martin has been appointed as the full-time Head Coach of the Kelowna Rockets and Don Hay has been hired as the team’s Associate Coach.
ClaimsPro LP has announced the addition of two new members to its adjusting team in British Columbia. James Webster will be stationed at the Kelowna Branch, while Paul Young will be assigned to the Penticton Branch.
RJames Management Group announced the opening of its newest branch in West Kelowna, at 1340 Stevens Rd.
Dr. Sharmila Anandasabapathy has been appointed to the positions of dean of the medical faculty and vice president of health at the University of British Columbia.
BC’s Minister of Environment and Parks, Tamara Davidson, has officially stated in a letter to the Endangered Ecosystems Alliance and Ancient Forest Alliance that commercial logging is prohibited in BC’s parks, even if it’s presented as a measure to mitigate wildfire risk.
UBC Okanagan is celebrating its 20th anniversary.
The Okanagan Golf Club will host the third annual YLW Helicopter Ball Drop on Thursday, July 10, in support of the YLW Scholarship Fund at Kelowna International Airport.
Kelowna Planners recommend supporting a rezoning proposal to rezone the site at Gordon Drive and Clement Avenue from MF1 – Infill Housing to MF3 – Apartment Housing.
Urban Options Planning proposed the construction of a new hotel on a large vacant lot off Highway 97, directly across from The Brick and McCurdy Corner.
Taste of the Okanagan in Kelowna celebrates 30 years in business.
Urban Options Planning submitted development permit applications for Rutland townhouse buildings at 727 Burne Ave., two blocks northeast of KGH, to Kelowna planners.
West Kelowna Council has approved the stratification of a four-unit rental building at 2742 Riffington Place, located close to the Royal LePage arena.
An offer to rent land in Rutland, next to Quigley Elementary School and the Central Okanagan School District buildings, has been approved by Kelowna city planners.
The owner of a Burger King in Kelowna is requesting a change to the restaurant’s layout that would include demolishing the existing structure to make room for a new eatery and drive-thru.
An application to rezone a property located at 3020 Appaloosa from the agriculture/rural residential zone to general industry is presented to the council on Monday afternoon.
Avant Brands recently announced that its Flowr and 3PL facilities would produce up to 2,000 kg of non-irradiated dry flower per year, which will be supplied to the European medicinal cannabis market.
KAMLOOPS
Stacey Turpin has been named Executive Director of BGC Kamloops and Williams Lake.
TNRL Chief Librarian Judy Moore will be leaving for a new post in Salt Lake City.
BCenvirogeodrill based in Kamloops, has joined the ShopLOCALNow community.
The BC Interior Community Foundation (BCICF) will host a month-long Pop-Up Community Centre in the TNRD Library Building at 465 Victoria Street in downtown Kamloops from July 2 to July 31.
Gord Schmidt, Vice President, and Rick Gibson, Director at Large, of the Thompson Rivers Recovery Club Society, presented their organization and highlighted the advantages they offer to the Kamloops community as the sole drug and alcohol referral centre in Kamloops and the Thompson-Nicola region.
A resolution endorsing Maurya’s Fine Indian Cuisine‘s request to amend their current food and liquor license to permit dancing and karaoke has been granted by the Kamloops Council.
The Parks and Public Lands Amendment Bylaw No. 35-102, 2025, was adopted by the Council to permit a pilot program for responsible alcohol consumption in Riverside Park. The program will run from summer until October 1, 2025, and will allow the public to bring their own alcohol to consume in a designated area around the Rotary Bandshell.
A report requesting permission to temporarily borrow funds from the Municipal Finance Authority of British Columbia for Build Kamloops projects, such as the construction of the arena multiplex, the Kamloops Centre for the Arts, and the planning and development of future recreation facilities, was presented to Council by Lewis Hill, the City’s Financial Services Manager.
PENTICTON/OLIVER/OSOYOOS
Intelligence House Ltd. has announced the launch of Westmin795, an exclusive rental community by Cantiro, located in downtown Penticton.
The alternative approval process for the $10M purchase of a new corporate facility is underway, with the intention of relocating all 120 of RDOS’ full-time employees to the former home of Windwards Software Systems, which is situated at 3547 Skaha Lake Road.
Bistro Lapin Perdu, the restaurant that was recently established at the Naramata Inn, will be hosting an inaugural afternoon of croquet, rosé, and a DJ on July 13.
Integrity Auto Repair will be closed this week to carry out renovations following a change in ownership.
SALMON ARM
The Salmon Arm & District Chamber of Commerce welcomes its new members, Simply Lunch, Okanagan Line Painting Ltd., and Nature Delivered.
The Chambers of Commerce Group Insurance Plan provides customized extended health and dental benefits specifically designed for small and medium-sized businesses.
Tekamar Mortgages will host the Salmon Arm & District Chamber of Commerce Business After Business on Tuesday, July 8.
Riverstone Management has announced an exclusive “Summer Savings” offer for all members of the Salmon Arm Chamber of Commerce.
VERNON
RBC Royal Bank, Polson Place, recently celebrated its 50th anniversary.
Annette Sharkey has announced her retirement from the Social Planning Council of the North Okanagan, where she has served as Executive Director for 20 years.
The Canadian Rental Association has welcomed The Tent Guys Okanagan Ltd. in Vernon as a new member.
BC Care Providers Association and Discovery Community College are launching a free Accelerated Practical Nurse (PN) Access Training Program for residents of the Vernon area. This initiative is made possible through the Community Workforce Response Grant program, funded by the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia.
Chester’s Chicken opens its new location in Vernon.
SUMMERLAND
Christine Choi has been named “Pharmacist of the Year” in BC/Yukon.
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