Weldon leblanc
Weldon LeBlanc: The business of music and movies
2010-03-12 09:40:57
"I’ve never met business people who have pounded the pavement more than the guys of The Saint James band in pursuing their dream."
Scott Peckford
Scott Peckford: The funny business of banks
2010-03-11 16:18:49
Banks routinely offer better discounts to new customers. In this video I share my opinion of this practise and offer a suggestion.
Business briefs
Fred Sarkari
Fred Sarkari: What? What is that?
2010-03-10 09:49:50
"If you think your saying something about your product or service will have that impact, you have missed the entire point of consultative selling."
SIFE
SIFE: The 2010 Regional ACE Exposition
2010-03-08 12:40:24
Once again it was time for Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) Okanagan to proudly present Western Canada with the unique and impactful projects we have been putting forth our efforts towards over the past year.
Okanagan public companies
| SUN-RYPE PRODUCTS | 9.50 | ||
| CANDORADO OPERATI | 0.05 | ||
| KNIGHTHAWK INC. ( | 0.25 | ||
| QHR TECHNOLOGIES | 0.75 | ||
| CANTEX MINE DEVEL | 0.09 | ||
| COLUMBUS NETWORKS | 0.05 | ||
| PARAGON PHARMACIE | 0.38 |
Major indices
| S&P/TSX Venture C | 1568.29 | ||
| S&P/TSX Composite | 12013.82 | ||
| Dow Jones Industr | 10624.69 | ||
| NASDAQ Composite | 2367.66 | ||
| S&P 500 Index | 1149.99 | ||
| FTSE 100 | 5625.65 | ||
| DAX | 5945.11 | ||
| CAC 40 | 3927.40 | ||
| NIKKEI 225 | 10751.98 | ||
| HANG SENG INDEX | 21055.35 |
commodities
| Crude Oil Apr 10 | 81.01 | ||
| Gold Mar 10 | 1101.50 | ||
| Natural Gas Apr 1 | 4.36 | ||
| RBOB Gasoline Mar | 2.04 |
Your links to business
- Okanagan College
- BC Tree Fruits
- Community Futures Development Corporation
- Women's Enterprise Centre
- BC Human Resources Organization
- Better Business Bureau
- Central Okanagan Foundation
- JCI Okanagan
- Junior Achievement Okanagan
- Okanagan Science and Technology Centre
- Uptown Rutland Business Improvement area
- Kelowna Economic Development Commission
- MP Ron Cannan (email)
- MP Stockwell Day (email)
- MLA Norm Letnick (email)
- MLA Ben Stewart (email)
- MLA Steve Thomson (email)
- Kelowna Women in Business
- Kelowna Chamber of Commerce
- Canadian Home Builders Association of the Central Okanagan
- BC Fruit Growers Association
- Okanagan Business Referral Group
- Okanagan Research and Innovation Centre
Dilbert
BUSINESS
Loonie riding a new high
2010-03-13 15:21:34
The Canadian dollar advanced against the U.S. currency for an 11th straight session on Friday, hitting a 20-month high, after firmer than expected Canadian employment data provided more evidence that economic recovery is taking hold.
Local business
Hundreds of Kelowna residents line up to check out Salvation Army's new digs
2010-03-13 18:00:36
Riding a population wave, the Kelowna Salvation Army relocated to an area where volunteers can help more families, said Kevin Mack, at the opening of the organization's new digs in Rutland.
Real Estate Board Announces 2010-2011 President and Directors
2010-03-13 09:00:17
The Okanagan Mainline Real Estate Board (OMREB) is pleased to announce the election of Brenda Moshansky of Peachland to the position of President for the 2010-2011 term.
Local realtors rewarded for their giving nature
2010-03-12 15:42:17
Recognized for their exemplary volunteer efforts on a local and international level, Marvyn Baker and Terry Courtney from Royal LePage Kelowna are the 2009 recipients of the realtors Care Awards for the Central Okanagan Zone of the Okanagan Mainline Real Estate Board.
Local business
South Pandosy Business Improvement Area plans at risk
2010-03-12 12:13:06
Misinformation may be what slows progress on South Pandosy, says a proponent of a Business Improvement Area that's at risk of being put off a year.
Kelowna franchise wins North American Award
2010-03-12 10:27:39
Kelowna's John Glennon was honored with the Sandler Training North America Rookie of the Year Award for 2009 at the international conference of Sandler Training, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Okanagan Nation Alliance calls on George Abbott to address aboriginal land title issues
2010-03-11 18:26:30
It's time for the provincial government to step up and deal with aboriginal land title issues, or they should get used to the sight of blockades, says Grand Chief Stewart Phillip.
Kelowna resident answering call to enter the Dragons' Den
2010-03-11 15:44:12
Producers of the CBC’s hit show Dragons’ Den” will be auditioning would-be participants at an open call on March 15 at Okanagan College’s Kelowna campus has drawn dozens of responses.
Kelowna woman triumphs at Montreal Fashion Week
2010-03-11 08:30:05
Kelowna's Nicole Obidowski has stitched her way to the top of a prestigious competition that played out on a runway during Montreal's Fashion Week.
National business
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Albertans agreed on one thing: Stelmach mishandled oil royalties 2010-03-14 01:06:28
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Canwest LP proceeds with sale; Second stage will last six weeks 2010-03-13 05:02:30
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Making peace with inflation 2010-03-13 05:02:27
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Opportunity to live in Lytton Park 2010-03-13 05:02:27
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TransCanada gets go-ahead to expand Keystone pipeline with conditions 2010-03-13 05:02:22
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'I am not hiding'; In a Post exclusive, John Felderhof says he, too, was a victim of the Bre-X fraud and endures as the man who can never clear his name 2010-03-13 05:02:20
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'Let the market operate' 2010-03-13 05:02:17
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Jilted Agrium moves on as CF gets Terra; Shares jump 2010-03-13 05:02:16
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BONDS AT BURSTING POINT; With rates set to rise, investors who have fled to bonds may be set for another nasty fall 2010-03-13 05:02:16
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Don't be intimidated by that renovation; New website lists reputable contractors 2010-03-13 05:02:14
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Not dirt cheap 2010-03-13 05:02:12
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Betting on Batista 2010-03-13 05:02:06
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Job gains lead loonie higher; Pressure on BoC 2010-03-13 05:02:02
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Best contrarian trade 2010-03-13 05:01:59
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Bonds 101 2010-03-13 05:01:56
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Cirque tries again; Cirque du Soleil scrambling to fix show before New York debut 2010-03-13 05:01:51
