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Fill the Van for Sally Ann was a great success!
December 05, 2017 - 1:45 PM

Kelowna, British Columbia | December 8, 2017 Usually food is carried out of a grocery store but on Saturday, December 2nd hundreds of bags of food were coming to the store for the Fill the Van for Sally Ann event.
Central Okanagan Economic Development Commission Announces 2018 Advisory Board
December 05, 2017 - 10:52 AM

A service provided by the Regional District of Central Okanagan, the COEDC has a 40+ member advisory body including key industry leaders representing various sectors including: Aerospace, Agriculture, Manufacturing, Healthcare, Professional Services, Development, Technology and Tourism.
Kelowna Art Gallery online art auction now open
April 02, 2017 - 12:12 PM

Kelowna, BC: Starting today you can take a sneak peek at over thirty amazing works of art that will be available for purchase at the Kelowna Art Gallery’s annual Appetite for Art Fundraiser. They are now on the fundraiser event page at www.kelownaartgallery.com, and this year, leading up to the fundraiser on April 22, people can bid for them online.
$2242 raised for Okanagan Boys and Girls Clubs
April 02, 2017 - 11:52 AM

Kelowna, BC – Local Realtor Marika Wolf wanted to raise money for Okanagan Boys and Girls Clubs throughout the month of February. She called upon members of the real estate community to join her in supporting the organization. Together, Marika and her friends raised $2242 for children and youth.
Appetite for Art Fundraiser for the Kelowna Art Gallery
March 24, 2017 - 4:58 PM

KELOWNA - The idea to celebrate the best in fresh, local cuisine, art, and drinks has been a successful one for the Kelowna Art Gallery – and it’s back!

On Saturday, April 22, 2017, Walker Real Estate presents the Appetite for Art Fundraiser at the Kelowna Art Gallery. Proceeds from this important evening support children’s and educational programming at the Gallery.
Sun Peaks Resort announces multi-million dollar revitalization
March 21, 2017 - 4:57 PM

Sun Peaks Resort is pleased to announce major infrastructure projects through a multi-million dollar investment to enhance overall guest experience. After consecutive summer and winter seasons of strong performance, the resort is well positioned to take another significant step forward with complete remodels of two key food and beverage outlets.
Okanagan Residential Market Picks Up In February
March 08, 2017 - 4:38 PM

KELOWNA, B.C. – March 6, 2017. Residential sales across the region of Revelstoke to Peachland totaled 520 in February, an increase over January’s 353 sales, yet a 9% decrease over February of last year, reports the Okanagan Mainline Real Estate Board (OMREB.)
Construction boom brings the Valley’s best to CHBA South Okanagan’s Home and Reno Show
February 24, 2017 - 4:10 PM

PENTICTON - The Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) South Okanagan present the 22nd Annual Home and Reno Show on Saturday, March 4 and Sunday, March 5, sponsored by Parker’s Dodge, Ram, Chrysler, Jeep and GLE Plumbing and Heating.
2017 Keystone Award Winners Named at Gala
February 09, 2017 - 9:57 AM

KAMLOOPS - Last night, CHBA Central Interior announced 24 winning entries in the 12th Annual Keystone Home Builders Awards of Excellence. The black tie gala was held at the TRU Grand Hall where everyone gathered to honor the best in their industry.
139 skiers and snowboarders attend Masters’ Week at Big White
February 09, 2017 - 9:04 AM

KELOWNA - Big White Ski Resort is currently buzzing with men and women aged 50+ who are participating in the resort’s first Masters’ Week of the season.
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Fruit packers near Kelowna fined another $78,000
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FYI - For Your Information

Fill the Van for Sally Ann was a great success!

Central Okanagan Economic Development Commission Announces 2018 Advisory Board

Kelowna Art Gallery online art auction now open

$2242 raised for Okanagan Boys and Girls Clubs

Appetite for Art Fundraiser for the Kelowna Art Gallery

Sun Peaks Resort announces multi-million dollar revitalization

Okanagan Residential Market Picks Up In February

Construction boom brings the Valley’s best to CHBA South Okanagan’s Home and Reno Show

2017 Keystone Award Winners Named at Gala

139 skiers and snowboarders attend Masters’ Week at Big White

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