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TELUS honours 93-year-old Kelowna Meals on Wheels volunteer
TELUS is sharing the love throughout the month of February by celebrating stories of local champions and volunteer heroes. TELUS is Canada's largest health...
Buying and selling Bitcoin has never been easier through Netcoins
Cryptocurrency pioneer and president of Netcoins, Mitchell Demeter, was drawn to Bitcoin through his interest in gold. “It was a gold bug to begin with,...
TD can help you decide whether RRSP or TFSA is right for you
The pandemic has been challenging for everyone, and many of us are worried about the effect of COVID-19 on our savings and retirement plans. TD advisors can...
Avalanche Exteriors performs all exterior jobs and does them well
The evolution of Avalanche Exteriors started six years ago when Eugen Habermann picked up a hammer to build his own house. Now his company is one of the biggest...
CMBC uses innovative heat recovery with support from FortisBC
FortisBC and Coast Mountain Bus Company (CMBC) are two progressive companies committed to supporting the province’s climate action goals by reducing...
One week left in BCLC fundraiser that helps Kamloops Food Bank
From now until Feb. 15, Kamloops residents can shop on the Spread the Local Love fundraising page to support the Kamloops Food Bank and local businesses. Spread...
Swinging with the Stars cancelled, but retrospective still brings joy
The stars will not be swinging this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but that doesn’t mean the community won’t be able to support the Central...
Kelowna's Catholic high school celebrates 60th anniversary in 2021
Immaculata Regional High School isn’t the biggest secondary institution in Kelowna, but what it lacks in size it makes up in spirit. And that is why the...
Spread the Local Love fundraiser helps food bank, local business
BCLC is sponsoring a new online fundraiser called Spread the Local Love, benefiting Kamloops Food Bank. The campaign will, in part, support the Kamloops Food...
Okanagan Chateau Retirement Residence makes you feel at home
You worked hard your whole life, and you deserve to have a happy and fulfilling retirement. That is the mindset employees at Kelowna’s Okanagan Chateau...
Export Navigator will help your business expand its market size
Successfully exporting overseas was once a possibility only for those who could travel across the globe to meet with potential partners in person at trade...
Premier pioneer cannabis shop at home in Thompson Okanagan
Eggs Canna always has been ahead of the cannabis curve, whether it was its push for legalization, its unparalleled service, excellent prices or its commitment...
Innovation Precinct will help researchers tackle new challenges
A 21st century campus needs state-of-the-art facilities and a cutting-edge approach to solving real-world problems. The UBC Innovation Precinct is a...
Body by Design ready to be part of your 2021 body transformation
New Year’s resolutions. You either love them, hate them, make them or break them. There are 365 days in a year, and every day we have the opportunity to...
First College's Health Care Assistant graduates finding success
The past year has been full of changes, and many people have had to adapt or learn new skills in order to adapt and find steady employment. Beginning a new...
UBCO researchers seek to help older adults maintain healthy lives
“Aging is not lost youth, but a new stage of opportunity and strength.” This quote, from American feminist Betty Freidan, summarizes the focus of...
Willowstone champions the powerful potential in every child
Karine Veldhoen isn’t your typical school principal, but that’s not unexpected, because Willowstone Academy, the school she leads, isn’t your...
UBC Okanagan soil scientists work on improving soil biodiversity
Soil is essential for life, playing a vital role in the Earth’s ecosystem. Yet, today one-third of the Earth’s soils are degraded from agriculture,...
Leading Okanagan cleaning company will soon conduct training
Kerri Kedziora is the Okanagan’s Queen of Clean, and now she wants to share her expansive knowledge with others in the industry. Kedziora owns and...
Okanagan leads first free health coaching program in Canada
It’s tough dealing with physical health issues like diabetes or chronic pain. Managing mental health can also be a struggle during the winter, especially...