Local Business

Hundreds of Kelowna residents line up to check out Salvation Army’s new digs

Hundreds of Kelowna residents line up to check out Salvation Army’s new digs

Saturday, March 13th, 2010 | 6:00 pm

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

Saturday, March 13th, 2010 | 9:00 am

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

Friday, March 12th, 2010 | 3:42 pm

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.

South Pandosy  Business Improvement Area plans at risk

South Pandosy Business Improvement Area plans at risk

Friday, March 12th, 2010 | 12:13 pm

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

Friday, March 12th, 2010 | 10:27 am

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

Okanagan Nation Alliance calls on George Abbott to address aboriginal land title issues

Thursday, March 11th, 2010 | 6:26 pm

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

Kelowna resident answering call to enter the Dragons’ Den

Thursday, March 11th, 2010 | 3:44 pm

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

Kelowna woman triumphs at Montreal Fashion Week

Thursday, March 11th, 2010 | 8:30 am

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.

Soles are coming out of the woodwork for Kelowna charity drive

Soles are coming out of the woodwork for Kelowna charity drive

Wednesday, March 10th, 2010 | 4:12 pm

Roy’s Shoes is collecting a massive amount of footware for the Soles4Souls charity drive.

Kelowna company launches national job website

Kelowna company launches national job website

Wednesday, March 10th, 2010 | 12:30 pm

The founders of Kelowna.com have launched their next project—Jobs.ca—with an eye to making Kelowna the centre of the national job board universe.