News Influencing Thompson Okanagan Business
KELOWNA
Dr. Brian Forzley
Dr. Brian Forzley has been appointed as Interior Health Authority‘s medical director of renal services, as announced by BC Renal.
All Elements Design.Manage.Build has been acquired by Dilworth Homes.
The largest controlled environment and cold chain storage facility owned by BC Tree Fruits, located on Sexsmith Road in Kelowna, has been acquired by NOVEM. In order to prevent the loss of up to 25 million pounds of apples, NOVEM will lease the facility on an emergency basis prior to the transaction closing.
BC Food & Beverage‘s Okanagan Networking After Hours event is scheduled on September 16, at Farming Karma Fruit Company Ltd in Kelowna.
Tupa’s Lodge, a new transitional housing complex situated on the unceded traditional territory of the Syilx/Okanagan Nation in Kelowna, has been launched by the BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre and the Ki-Low-Na Friendship Society.
The 74th Annual Canadian Association of Orthodontists (CAO) Conference will be held on September 19-21 at the Delta Grand Okanagan Resort and Conference Centre in Kelowna.
The Sixth annual golf invitational tournament held by EMCO Waterworks Kelowna on September 6th at the Okanagan Golf Course raised $32,890 for the Ronald McDonald House BC.
Kelowna’s Tantalus Vineyards has kicked off its 2024 harvest, referring to it as a ‘micro-harvest’ from its Pinot Noir vines.
The City of Kelowna is currently seeking bids from qualified contractors who can upgrade Prospera Place’s audiovisual and technological infrastructure.
The City of Kelowna’s latest Artist in Residence, Lucas Glenn, has been hard at work on a project which will soon animate several Kelowna parks.
Applications for construction permits and variance permits were filed by M’akola construction Services on behalf of the Turning Points Collaborative Society for its planned development at 1951 Cross Road, which aims to provide affordable rental homes.
The City of Kelowna was the recipient of $2.46 million from the federal and provincial governments for upgrading the H2O Adventure and Fitness Centre’s heat recovery, HVAC, and lighting systems, and installing 100 kW of solar photovoltaics and 10 Level-2 EV chargers.
KAMLOOPS
Tessa Grogan
Tessa Grogan has been appointed as the Indigenous Relations Liaison with the BC Public Service in the Ministry of Forests.
Pauline Domanski assumed the position of Director of Marketing at Sun Peaks Resort.
The AgeCare Sun Rivers, a 100-bed long-term care facility in Kamloops, with views of the South Thompson River, is set to open on October 21, 2024.
BC Housing recently announced plans for 58 rental homes aimed at supporting low-income individuals, families, Elders, and people with disabilities in the Tk’emlúps te Secwepemc community of Kamloops. Construction is set to start this month on a project featuring 28 three- and four-bedroom townhomes, along with 30 one- and two-bedroom apartments. The anticipated opening is scheduled for 2027.
BC Housing has selected ARPA Investments to construct up to 90 new residences at 377 Tranquille Road in Kamloops.
Infrastructure BC will hold a Networking Event on September 23, 2024, at the Coast Kamloops Hotel & Conference Centre. This event aims to connect local contractors and suppliers regarding the Kamloops Cancer Centre Project.
PENTICTON
William Wright Commercial Real Estate Services is pleased to extend an invitation to daycare operators to serve as the exclusive childcare provider for the Innovation District, the fastest-selling community in the Okanagan. Restaurants, cafes, medical services, clinics, offices, and much more will comprise the commercial and residential centre located across from Penticton Regional Hospital.
BC Builds has issued a Housing Development Opportunity for developers and non-profit operators to submit proposals for 971, 977, 985, and 999 Eckhardt Avenue West to build more workforce housing in Penticton.
The BC Municipal Safety Association and Public Works Association of BC will host the 2024 Joint Annual Conference & Trade Show at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre on October 7-9.
The Apex Ski and Board Swap is returning on September 13 and 14 at the Penticton Curling Club. The non-profit South Okanagan Boundary Zone Ski Patrol will use the event’s proceeds to buy equipment and first aid supplies for the 2024–2025 ski season.
The Penticton Beer Week will run from Oct. 4 to 14.
OLIVER/OSOYOOS
Benoît Gauthier
Noble Ridge Vineyard & Winery has announced Benoit Gauthier is now their Chief Operating Officer and Preston Radford has been promoted to Senior Director, Hospitality and Sales.
TIDES Consulting Ltd. has successfully finished the structural engineering work for the Dairy Queen franchise in Oliver.
The South Okanagan Chamber‘s Business Networking Night is on Wednesday 18th September, 5:00 pm at Royal LePage South Country Realty, Unit 125, 5717 Main Street, Oliver.
Oliver’s Ditch Trail Project has been completed and possible due to funding from a Provincial Government’s BC Active Transportation Infrastructure Grant for the construction of a multi-use trail along the irrigation canal south of Similkameen Avenue. The total budget of $607,000 was broken down into the Province paying 70% ($425,000) and the Town paying the remaining amount of ($182,000).
SALMON ARM
Lana Fitt
The British Columbia Economic Development Association (BCEDA) announces the names of the first five professionals to become BCEDA Certified Economic Development Professionals (CEDP.BC). First-ever CEDP.BC certified individuals are: Michael McGee, owner of ACED Management Inc.; Rose Klukas, Director of Economic Development and Indigenous Relations, City of Campbell River; Lana Fitt, Executive Director of Salmon Arm Economic Development Society; Amy Reid, Manager of Economic Development and Tourism, City of Quesnel; and Colleen Bond, Partner, EDCD Consulting.
Salmon Arm Coun. Sylvia Lindgren has been announced as the BC NDP‘s candidate for the Salmon Arm-Shuswap riding.
Sandy Cameron, a local musician, will perform at the Nexus at First Community on September 12 to kick off the 2024–2025 season of the Salmon Arm Jazz Club.
The Province partnered with Splatsin and Sicamous on the R.W. Bruhn Bridge replacement project, which will improve traffic flow and safety on Highway 1 in the Shuswap. AECON-Emil Anderson GP has been awarded the $136-million project.
The Sweet Magnolia, a new creperie and cafe owned by Amy Grundmann, opens at 248 Shuswap St. NE.
VERNON
Shivam Khaddar is starting a new position as a Transportation Technician at City of Vernon.
Cassie Marchand of Vernon was presented the second annual Reg Schellenberg Next Generation Legacy Award by the Canadian Cattle Foundation during the Canadian Beef Industry Conference.
The Silver Star Road Multi-Use Path project, a 3.6-km paved pathway linking the Foothills area to the Silver Star Gateway Business Park, has been completed. The project improves accessibility and promotes active transportation for residents and visitors in Vernon.
Field of Screams is set to make its return to Vernon for the eleventh year at O’Keefe Ranch, operating on weekends from September 27 to November 3.
Oktoberfest kicks off in Vernon on September 20 and 21 at Gerni’s Farmhouse, the Austrian restaurant at Sparkling Hill.
The Vernon Chamber welcomes new member Harper Private Wealth, part of the Wellington Altus company.
SUMMERLAND
The annual Summerland Fall Fair will be on September 14 at the Ryga Centre & Museum Plaza on Wharton.
The Red Barn Vintage & Collectible Fall sale is scheduled on November
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