KAMLOOPS

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cedar Coast’s new 98-home Amadeus rental community on Kamloops’ North Shore is approaching 90 per cent leased less than three months after welcoming its first residents. Located on Tranquille Road and professionally managed by Interior Property Management, Amadeus offers studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom homes, along with a rooftop fitness facility, outdoor rooftop deck, sauna, fire pit, and commercial space. Cedar Coast says the strong response reflects continued demand for high-quality, purpose-built rental housing and reinforces the company’s confidence in the ongoing growth and momentum of the North Shore.

Aberdeen Village Centre, a fully leased Kamloops shopping centre located at 1395 Hillside Dr. and anchored by four national retailers—Staples, PetSmart, Indigo, and Mark’s—was sold by JLL for $31.65 million. 

Interior Health‘s Tudor Village Laboratory located at 1315 Summit Dr., has reopened.

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Harsimran Kaur, the manager of the Aberdeen McDonald‘s, located at 1465 Trans-Canada Highway W., has been awarded the 2026 Outstanding Manager of the Year. 

SALMON ARM

Veyron Properties Group Ltd has announced that HUB Salmon Arm is now open. 

Thirteen restaurants in Salmon Arm are offering a special burger during the month of October as part of ChamBurger month, put on by the Salmon Arm Chamber of Commerce to celebrate local food, friendly competition, and community connection. 

Pantheon Cannabis owner Gerald Clancy wants the council to approve a variance request that will let them build an addition that will almost double their staff. 

Greymont Properties has submitted an application for a development permit and certain variances for a new townhouse project at 1291 10 Street SE, according to Melinda Smyrl, the City of Salmon Arm’s manager of planning and building. 

The city of Salmon Arm is set to evaluate a $380,000 expansion aimed at facilitating green burials, during the 2027 budget discussions. 

The 2026 Salmon Arm Business Forum is set to take place Sparrow Hall on October 21, where local business leaders will gather for workshops, economic insights, and networking opportunities. 

VERNON

The Vernon Silver Star Quilters is celebrating its 40th anniversary. 

The Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Society is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year.

The Starbucks in Vernon’s Village Green Shopping Centre has permanently closed. 

The Historic O’Keefe Ranch and Interior Heritage Society‘s lease with the City of Vernon will not be renewed when it expires on March 31, 2027. Many people in Vernon and former members of the society have spoken out in support of the ranch since the news came out. 

The Regional District of North Okanagan is presently in the process of identifying organizations that are interested in managing and animating the Greater Vernon Cultural Centre (GVCC), a new community cultural facility,  which will open in 2028.

Community organizations are being invited by the City of Vernon to submit allocation requests and indoor track space for the January to June 2027 season in anticipation of the Active Living Centre‘s nearing inauguration. 

A new $200,000 investment plan has been launched by the Downtown Vernon Association (DVA) that aims for storefronts and commercial security upgrades. 

KELOWNA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Paul Tonita has been elected as Director of the Kelowna Bar Association.

Boston Pizza will open in the Mission Village at the Ponds shopping centre.

BarBurrito will have a new location at Lake Country Town Centre, 9950 Main St., where it will replace Sweetlegs. 

Patagonia has launched a new store in downtown Kelowna at 510 Bernard Avenue, replacing the former Lakehouse Home Store. 

The development permit application for a $101 million middle school, which was drafted by Station One Architects, a Chilliwack-based firm, was received by the city of Kelowna on October 16. The application depicts a three-story building that spans over 3,800 square feet and is situated at 1555 Burtch Rd., adjacent to the Apple Bowl and the site of the Parkinson Recreation Centre, which is currently undergoing renovation. 

Kelowna Yoga Hub, now located at the corner of Harvey Avenue and Kirschner Road, is celebrating its 25th anniversary. 

Inductees for the 2026 BC Restaurant and Foodservices Association Hall of Fame include chef Ned Bell and longstanding event planner Christina Ferreira, among others. 

The old Prestige Place at 1635 Abbott Street has been acquired by Arlington Group.

The local Salvation Army received a $10,000 donation from the Rotary Club of Kelowna in recognition of their efforts during the previous wildfire season.

From October 16 to October 24, voters in Kelowna and seven other British Columbian cities will receive two complimentary 15-minute e-bike or e-scooter rides from Lime Canada.

Helen’s Acres Community Farm in Kelowna is celebrating its tenth anniversary. 

The Thompson-Okanagan Tourism Association announced its 2026 board of directors following an election on October 7. 

Officers

  • Chairman: Kimo Linders, ERTCU Travel Group
    • Vice-Chairwoman: Cassandra Zerebeski, Tourism Kelowna
    • Secretary-Treasurer: Kelley Mullin (Glazer), Destination Osoyoos
    • Past Chairwoman: Sandra Oldfield, Elysian Projects

Directors

  • Michael J. Ballingall, Big White Ski Resort
    • Mandi Carroll, Westbank First Nation
    • Monica Dickinson, Lac le Jeune Resort
    • Lumin Kite, Trails to the Boundary Society
    • Aaron Macdonald, Sun Peaks Resort
    • Jim Moroz, Kamloops Airport (Vantage Group)
    • Kevin Pearce, Travel Penticton
    • Dale Sivucha, Coast Capri Hotel
    • Steven Tulloch, BlueStar Coachlines
    • Aggie Weighill, Okanagan College

Run-off candidates

  • Delco McEvoy, Sandman Hotel Group
    • Monica Seys, Shuswap Marina
    • Savannah Swaisland, Grape Savvy Wine Tours

 

SUMMERLAND

A $1 million grant from the Summerland Health Care Auxiliary through the South Similkameen Medical Foundation will go toward building a new medical office at 13201 Victoria Road North in Summerland.

The provincial government has teamed up with School District No. 67 (Okanagan Skaha) to establish 80 childcare spaces. This initiative is made possible through $4.3 million in funding from ChildCareBC New Spaces, with operations managed by the Okanagan Boys and Girls Clubs. 

Support the Summerland Fire Department by participating in the Rotary Club of 50/50 raffle, with the draw scheduled for October 29. Proceeds will be directed toward essential equipment and other priority needs.

PENTICTON

The South Okanagan Similkameen (SOS) Medical Foundation held its 30th annual golf tournament in August at the Penticton Golf and Country Club. The tournament raised $87K for cancer projects, marking 30 years of the event.

Penticton Central, a new development in the city’s Innovation District at 1704 Government Street, was originally planned as a large housing hub. However, developers Stryke Group and Tien Sher Group now want to turn the land into a mixed-use complex-style area. 

The City of Penticton has initiated construction on its new fire hall headquarters, which will replace Fire Hall #2 on Dawson Avenue. 

The Penticton & Wine Country Chamber of Commerce has announced its 2026 nominees including:

Community Builder Excellence:

  • Mean Green Cleaning Solutions Ltd. – Penticton
  • Patan Heating and Air Ltd. – Penticton
  • Phantom Creek Estates – Oliver
  • Wildstone Construction – Penticton

Hospitality Excellence:

  • Cambo Beach Restaurant – Penticton
  • Frog City Café – Kaleden
  • H & L Dumpling House – Penticton
  • Painted Turtle Bistro – Kaleden
  • Rattlesnake Canyon – Osoyoos
  • Sunflower Ukrainian Café – Summerland

Marketing & Communications Excellence:

  • Castanet – Penticton, Osoyoos
  • Editors’ Pick Okanagan – Penticton
  • Habit & Kin – Penticton
  • JAFA Signs Ltd – Penticton
  • Summerland Waterfront Resort & Spa – Summerland
  • The Hub on Martin – Penticton

Service Excellence:

  • Aboda Construction Inc – Penticton
  • Balcomo, a Ramada by Wyndham – Penticton
  • Barley Mill Brew Pub – Penticton
  • Crowsnest Renovations Ltd. – Osoyoos
  • FH&P Lawyers – Penticton
  • Fresh Physiotherapy – Penticton
  • Hairtastic Styling Boutique – Summerland
  • Heena Nagar Personal Real Estate Corporation – Penticton
  • Hometown Furniture & Appliances – Penticton
  • Northern Computer Inc: IT Services – Penticton
  • Own Your Skin – Penticton
  • Penticton Collision Centre – Penticton
  • ServiceMaster Restore – Penticton
  • Tin Whistle Brewing Co. – Penticton
  • Valley First, a division of Tru Cooperative Bank – Penticton

Workplace Culture Excellence:

  • Bannister Ford – Penticton
  • Belich’s AG Foods – Okanagan Falls
  • Community Foundation of the South Okanagan Similkameen – Penticton
  • Jandu Construction Ltd. – Penticton
  • Penticton and District Community Arts Council – Penticton
  • Penticton Lakeside Resort and Conference Centre – Penticton
  • TwinCon Enterprises Ltd. – Penticton

Not-for-Profit Excellence:

  • BC Wine Information Centre – Penticton
  • JCI Penticton – Penticton
  • Kiwanis Club of Penticton – Penticton
  • NeighbourLink – Summerland
  • New Beginnings Animal Sanctuary Society – Summerland
  • Ooknakane Friendship Centre – Penticton
  • Parkdale Place Housing Society – Summerland
  • Penticton Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts – Penticton
  • Penticton and District Hospice Society – Penticton
  • Penticton Peach Festival – Penticton
  • Penticton Safety Village – Penticton
  • Roses Life Women Center Foundation – Penticton
  • S.S. Sicamous – Penticton
  • South Okanagan Similkameen Medical Foundation – Penticton
  • South Okanagan Immigrant & Community Services – Penticton
  • South Okanagan Women in Need Society – Penticton
  • Summerland Food Bank & Resource Centre Society – Summerland
  • Summerland Health Care & Auxiliary Thrift Store – Summerland
  • Treasures & Trinkets – Penticton

New Business of the Year:

  • Anthology Interior Design – Summerland
  • Freebird Barber – Penticton
  • Green Mountain Beadz – Penticton
  • NTP R&D Services – Penticton
  • Skaha Boat Rental – Penticton
  • The Couturess’ Master Tailor & Designer – Penticton
  • The Nail Nest – Penticton
  • The Vault Liquor Store – Penticton

Young Business Leader of the Year:

  • Amanda Locke, WordPlay Therapy – Penticton
  • Ankit Sachdeva, Anreal Travel – Penticton
  • Claudia Barata, Lavish Wedding & Event Planning – Summerland
  • Emily Picklyk & Ethan Picklyk, Peach City Sips – Penticton
  • Joel Patan, Patan Heating and Air Ltd. – Penticton
  • Nikolas Dos Santos, South Okanagan Fence Installation & Repair Ltd. – Penticton
  • Shawna Tinga, Downtown Penticton BIA – Penticton
  • Taneesha Nicholas, Local Public Eatery – Penticton
  • Tristan Boisvert – Penticton and District Community Arts Council – Penticton

Business Leader of the Year Award:

  • Tanya Behardien, OneSky Community Resources – Penticton
  • Nicole Dale, Nurse Next Door – Penticton
  • Cherry Fernandez | South Okanagan Immigrant & Community Services – Penticton
  • Jim Gamble, Canadian Tire – Penticton
  • JC MacLeod, Midtown RV – Penticton

Business of the Year

  • Fehling’s Sheet Metal Ltd. – Penticton
  • Fountain Tire – Penticton
  • Grape Escapes Wine Tours – Penticton
  • Lightning Rock Winery – Summerland
  • Midtown RV Ltd. – Penticton
  • Nurse Next Door – Penticton
  • Sweeping Beauty Cleaning Services – Summerland
  • Verve Senior Living, The Concorde – Penticton
  • Without A Doubt Day Spa – Penticton

OSOYOOS / OLIVER 

Oliver’s Okanagan Hardware and Supply is transitioning to a Home Hardware Building years operation, which is now named Okanagan Home Hardware Building Centre. 

The Dhaliwal family has opened Roop Nivas, an overnight accommodation complex apartments and an 11-bedroom estate home nestled among the vineyards of Oliver’s Kismet Estate Winery. 

The former Buy-Low Foods location in Oliver now houses a Save-On-Foods grocery store.