Riley McLean works his magic on some ribs at Boss Hogѻý Sunday afternoon at RibFest at ѻýѻý City Park. Boss Hogѻý saw a spike in people lined up to buy their ribs after they were named first overall, after winning the Peopleѻý Choice and coming second in the Judgeѻý Choice categories. R…
There wasn’t a lot of activity happening on the exterior of the new Canadian Tire store under construction in ѻý when we dropped by for a look this week. The giant store at the old Costco location at Highway 33 and 97 is expected to open in the fall.
skiKrumb, a leading provider of radio GPS trackers for ski resorts, has been named a finalist in the “Company of the Year – Startup” category for the 2025 Technology Impact Awards (TIAs), presented by BC Tech.
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In response to the escalating effects of extreme weather, recent devastating wildfire activity, and evolving industry practices, FortisBC Inc. has developed a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) Policy.
Dear Tony: We have an owner with two aggressive dogs. One of the dogs recently escaped their back yard and attacked a neighbourѻý dog. While the dog was not injured, it did everyone quite shaken in our community.
Dear Tony: Our strata corporation has a parking garage under a landscaped area between our three buildings. The landscaping includes patios, walkways, and extensive planting with trees that now exceed the height of our buildings. We have been advised the parking garage membrane has failed, w…
Dear Tony: I submit a request to the strata council of our apartment building for permission to install a split face air conditioner.
Dear Tony: Our strata council has received a very threatening letter from an owner because we will not approve retroactive alterations to their unit. They removed a wall, which was load bearing, changed a window on the exterior, and installed a washer and dryer with an external exhaust vent,…
DEAR TONY: At our annual meeting spring 2023, several owners raised the issue of unenforceable bylaws our strata adopted and never repealed. Our council president advised we would have a new set of bylaws to adopt at our AGM in 2024. It didn’t happen and here we are again in dispute over arc…
Penticton Paddle Sports Association announced the launch of a dedicated Corporate Division at the 16th Annual Okanagan Super Sprints, taking place June 6-7 in Penticton. This exciting opportunity is designed to provide local businesses with a unique and engaging team-building experience.
The Golden Arches are returning to downtown ѻý. But not in a super-sized format.
LAKE COUNTRY — Voyager RV is proud to announce the running grand total donated through its Voyager Cares Initiative has reached an incredible $220,940.
On Saturday, Dec. 14 during the Salvation Army Okanagan Centralѻý Christmas Kettle Campaign, Scotiabank employees from around ѻý volunteered at three ѻý Kettle locations.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeauѻý carbon tax should be tucked under his arm while he doesn’t let the door hit him on the way out.
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Dear Tony: Our Victoria strata corporation approved $5,000 in our budget this year for the parking garage to be power washed and cleaned. Our strata council decided not to proceed with the work to save money, and as we are approaching the end of the year, we actually will have a $30,000 surp…
When Okanagan College (OC) alum Cassidy McEown took on the challenge of restoring a 1969 Roadrunner on the show Rust Valley Restorers, she wasn’t just buffing out dents – she was proving her mettle. Tasked with handling the carѻý bodywork, paint, and polishing entirely on her own, McEown ros…
NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. — In a landmark moment, Dr. Shri Nanasaheb Dharmadhikari Pratishthan (DSNDP), a non-profit organization has been honoured with the prestigious 2024 Civic Pride Award for their outstanding social work.
A ѻý businesswoman who facilitates life-changing M&A transactions says big money isn’t going to stop flowing through ѻý any time soon.
Dear Tony: We have several owners challenging our fees we charge for storage lockers, parking, extra parking spaces, and EV charging costs since the tribunal decision was issued a few weeks ago. The council have seriously reviewed our basic costs and admit some of the cost have no support an…
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A Vancouver-based entrepreneur combines advanced AI tools with human expertise to help businesses and entrepreneurs succeed in marketing their personal brand in a digital-first world.
Dear Tony: After the recent rains my townhouse and two neighbours all suffered significant damage from water entering our rear patio areas.
Dear Tony: Our community is a mix of townhouses and a highrise. Over the past five years, all of the townhouse units have installed heat pumps to replace their gas furnaces and provide colling in the summer.
Holy Grounds Coffee at the Penticton Indian Reserve may not look like the most glamorous café, and thatѻý how the owners are able to sell quality coffee at competitive prices.
This Saturday, Oct. 26, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., the 2024 ѻý International Airport (YLW) Fall Travel Show will open its doors at the KF Centre for Excellence, located at 5800 Lapointe Drive.
Dear Tony: What is considered reasonable noise or disruption? Our townhouse community has a few design issues.
Dear Tony: As a canvasser during the BC Election cycle, I have been banned or blocked from several strata buildings and asked to leave one building.
Dear Tony: We have several owners challenging our fees we charge for storage lockers, parking, extra parking spaces, and EV charging costs since the Tribunal decision was issued a few weeks ago.
Dear Tony: Our building has two elevators and we have had a history of problems with both of them shutting down and no elevator access for several days. We do not have a cargo elevator so moves require access to one unit and if the other is shut down we have serious access issues for residents.
Dear Tony: my strata corporation cannot pass a special levy to approve our roof replacement. We are six townhouse buildings in the Fraser Valley, with six units in each building.
The RDCO has officially launched the Business and Workforce Survey and is looking for feedback from businesses, residents and local workers.
Dear Tony: Our strata corporation has created a bit of a nightmare with our bylaws. One of our council members insisted he could draft a bylaw to make owners responsible for their back yards which are limited common property.
Dear Tony: Our strata no longer has a resident caretaker and the suite is sitting vacant. It is a significant amount of lost revenue that can offset our expenses. It is a large two-bedroom suite perfect for a small family. As a nonprofit society, are we permitted to rent it out to the public…
Ahmad Taher Saleh, the manager of Four Points by Sheraton ѻý Airport won Marriottѻý Operations Manager of the Year award which recognized his outstanding leadership, dedication, and significant impact on the hotel and the broader ѻý community.
Dear Tony: Can you confirm strata corporations can no longer be exempt from depreciation reports and must obtain an electrical planning report? At our annual meeting the property manager said we can still be exempt from the requirements for a depreciation report provided we vote to extend th…
Dear Tony: Our strata corporation is struggling over the issue of heat pumps for suites, especially those facing south.
Dear Tony: We bought a condo in Richmond last fall. We have been disputing how the strata fees and a special levy have been calculated as there is a fairness issue.
Pacific Coastal Airlines announced Monday direct flights between ѻý and Prince George, marking another step in their mission to enhance regional connectivity across British Columbia.
Table Nineteen restaurant opens at Okanagan Club
Owners of a downtown ѻý pub are celebrating their ninth anniversary by announcing plans to open a new establishment in Vernon.
A combination of basic toppings gets a special name at A&W -- the Whistle Dog.
Upwards of 95% of this yearѻý Okanagan grape crop is believed to have been affected by the January 2024 deep freeze, but the underlying damage to vines is still being calculated, according to an official from the ѻý Agriculture Ministry.
One new building rather than 16 tourist cabins could be built on a waterfront property between Peachland and West ѻý.
Municipal taxes in West ѻý are forecast to rise 18 percent in the next four years, after this yearѻý hike of almost seven percent.
Loyal Wooldridge will stay on as a ѻý city councillor despite announcing his intention to represent the NDP in this yearѻý provincial election.
ѻý city councillors were intrigued but also a little leery when presented Monday with a long list of ways to increase municipal revenue.
This video shows an off-duty ѻý RCMP officer going to the aid of a colleague who was having difficulty arresting a suspect. The video was filmed by the off-dutry officer's wife.
ѻý Car & Bike Show on May 29, 2022. This was a well attended event at Rutland Lionѻý Park. Join artist Terry Leonard as he searches for new subjects. This is part 3 of his Triple A Car Show and Brewery Tour 2022 https://www.wheelsinart.com/triple-a-car-show-brewey-2022-tour-calendar/
