Thompson Okanagan Business News

A premium waterfront hotel could be an important addition to downtown Kelowna. It could support tourism, conferences, downtown businesses and economic activity. But there is a separate question that deserves…

KELOWNA, B.C. — Stantec has been named lead design consultant for a proposed $25-million modernization of the City of Kelowna’s Apple Bowl, a community sports and event venue that has…

The Downtown Kelowna Association says the province’s reversal offers relief, but hopes it prompts a broader look at the costs facing small businesses. KELOWNA, B.C. — The Downtown Kelowna Association…

KELOWNA, B.C. – Wildfires that forced evacuations and destroyed homes across the B.C. Interior in August also took a toll on the region’s real estate market, with new figures showing…

KELOWNA, B.C. – The Central Okanagan’s economy showed mixed signals in the second quarter of 2026, as a surge of new job seekers outpaced hiring even wile the region’s workforce,…

KELOWNA, BC – As the immediate wildfire threat eases across parts of the Okanagan, attention is shifting from evacuation and suppression to recovery. For many families, that recovery will take much…

Kelowna, BC – The Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association (TOTA) is proud to announce the launch of the “Our Doors Are Open” campaign and comprehensive industry toolkit. This region-wide campaign was…

Image credit: Aaron Hagen Oliver, BC – Registration is now open for Oliver Osoyoos Wine Country’s annual Grape Stomp, with just 30 team spots available for one of the South…

Kelowna, BC – Trade uncertainty and geopolitical volatility are creating material headwinds, while resource, infrastructure and visitor-economy investment is opening selective opportunities across the region. Commercial real estate across the…

SURREY – The need for greater female representation in the flooring world was a long time coming, and the effects have been particularly dynamic for MIRA Floors & Interiors. MIRA…