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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...
Learning still going strong in all programs at Okanagan College
After a year of serious ups and downs, 2021 could be the fresh start you are looking for. “During uncertain times, education is the best investment for...
Paul's Moving expands top-rated company to North Okanagan
If there is one industry where overkill is a good thing, it’s the moving business. Unfortunately, the bare minimum is done on too many occasions and...
Hotel Eldorado perfect spot for staycation or Christmas dinner
If there were ever a time that Hotel Eldorado at Eldorado Resort belonged to Kelowna and Kelowna alone, it would be now. Eldorado Resort is one of the premier...
The Vaults in Kelowna and Vernon perfect for Okanagan lifestyle
The Okanagan is home for many people. It is also the home away from home for many more. The reasons why people live and play in the valley are plentiful, from...
Annual maintenance key in averting carbon monoxide poisoning
There are more than 300 deaths and nearly as many hospitalizations due to carbon monoxide poisoning each year in Canada. The heartbreaking part is most of those...
The Barber Chair in downtown Kelowna makes you feel at home
The only problem with getting your hair cut at The Barber Chair is you won’t want to leave once you’re finished. Owner Brett Teigland and his...
Self-Management BC helps chronic health sufferers develop skills
Good health is easy to take for granted, that is until you no longer have it. Living with a chronic health condition presents challenges one doesn’t think...
IWG Corporate Services provides year-end analysis for businesses
Times have been difficult enough this year for small and medium business owners. The COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting restrictions have cut the number of...
Evergreen Building Maintenance puts (clean) community first
When siblings Ranjit and Navjot Takhar took over the family business, they did not forget about the commitment to community that has always been a critical part...
First College offering Introduction to Massage course for students
Massage therapy is a registered, regulated and highly researched medical field with great patient results for reducing stress and pain. If you are interested in...
Ariva development being built for residents' health and wellness
Timing works in mysterious ways. The Ariva development has now started construction, but the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the 200-unit condominium estate that...
After slow start, Vik Bains has TD Diwali Dinner thriving in Kelowna
Ten years ago, Vik Bains wanted to share something with his community that was close to his heart. Diwali—the Festival of Lights—had always been a...
FortisBC, UBCO earn top marks for energy efficiency innovation
In 2005, the north Kelowna campus of Okanagan University College, situated in the heart of Syilx Okanagan Territory, transitioned into the University of British...
Local, independent Coldstream Games launches new board game
Katherine Fehr and her husband, Randy, decided it was finally time to live their dream. Games have always been a passion for the pair. One of their earliest...
Okanagan Insulation Services giving away attic insulation upgrade
Winter is coming—and with it, the dreaded heating bill. Okanagan Insulation Services (OKI) wants to help. They’re announcing a giveaway for a...