Business Spotlight - Kelowna and Area

Keeping the chill out of winter
October 08, 2018 - 12:00 AM Business Spotlight

Curling up on the couch on a chilly autumn night to settle in for a movie is always better when you’re sitting in front of a glowing fireplace.
Continually Blooming With Knowledge
September 17, 2018 - 12:00 AM Business Spotlight

As we sit partly shaded under a back yard pagoda amongst a vegetable garden, trailing greenery and some unusual plants; Ken Salvail talks about everything from his favorite garden clippers, to insects, edible weeds and landscape design.
Bringing Out Your Inner Ninja
September 17, 2018 - 12:00 AM Business Spotlight

Watching martial artist and actor Jackie Chan on the big screen jumping, kicking and spinning his way through epic battles with precision and focus was all it took for Trevor Warkentin to be drawn into the art of Tae Kwon Do.
Continually Blooming With Knowledge
August 06, 2018 - 12:00 AM Business Spotlight

As we sit partly shaded under a back yard pagoda amongst a vegetable garden, trailing greenery and some unusual plants; Ken Salvail talks about everything from his favorite garden clippers, to insects, edible weeds and landscape design.
But Salvail’s knowledge of everything horticulture didn’t come fast or easy. It grew with focused, self-driven commitment
United Rentals Keeps Growing
June 25, 2018 - 12:00 AM Business Spotlight

Victoria Roberts knows what it takes to be successful, and she’s going to put that same vision and drive into the success of the newly opened United Rentals in Kelowna.
The rental outlet, which has an integrated network of over 880 locations in 10 provinces and 49 states, continues to grow.
“We’re experiencing tonnes of growth and we wanted to be in this market
A Fishy Kind of Hobby
May 14, 2018 - 12:00 AM Business Spotlight

Some people have golf or car restoration hobbies which aren’t all that uncommon, but a Japanese Koi hobby is a little more unique, especially when some of the exotic fish carry a price of upwards of $1,000,000.
Change is a Comin' to the Rules of Golf
April 23, 2018 - 12:00 AM Business Spotlight

The game of golf has been around since the middle ages, and so have the rules. But soon, golfers of all levels will be playing a slightly different game.
Starting January 1, 2019, the United States Golf Association and the Royal & Ancient Golf Association are introducing a number of new, simplified rules to the game. The idea is to make golf more appealing to a broader range of people
Keeping Cool on the Inside
April 23, 2018 - 12:00 AM Business Spotlight

It’s distinctly possible that the Okanagan Valley in the springtime is the most beautiful place on earth. When the seasons change for the warmer, it’s tempting to start looking forward to all the things we’re going to do outside. But let’s not forget about the systems that work together to keep us comfortable inside
Taking Control of Your Separation
March 12, 2018 - 12:00 AM Business Spotlight

Going through a marriage separation can leave a person feeling out of control. But to the contrary, separation can actually give a person confidence and empowerment while allowing them to be in control of themselves; much like taking hold of their own steering wheel.
It’s Kelowna’s Turn to Eat, Play, Match
January 08, 2018 - 12:00 AM Business Spotlight

Change is coming; and Kelowna residents and visitors are going to eat it up.
Kelowna’s Lake City Casino is opening its own Match Eatery and Public House, adding a whole new vibe to Kelowna’s lake front and the Casino.
The addition of Match, along with The Buffet, is something Kelowna’s Lake City Casino staff and patrons have been waiting to sink their teeth into
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