Okanagan Innovators
Beyond the hype: Understanding Bitcoin’s place in the digital age
Local entrepreneur wants to keep your party rocking and your neighbours happy
The Kelowna video game studio behind your phone’s most addictive game
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Okanagan Innovators: EIFS Armour Wall Systems
For a small bird, woodpeckers can sure cause quite the ruckus. You’ve likely heard the jackhammer like sound of a woodpecker hammering into the exterior…
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Shoreline Pile Driving brings business to the shores of Okanagan Lake
When you grow up on the beautiful shores of Okanagan Lake, it’s natural to want to stay close to home. Bob Jones, founder of Shoreline…
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Bringing the biggest names in music to Kelowna’s shores
A decade in the music industry is similar to a century in many other fields. British Columbians have seen many festivals like Squamish, BoonStock, and…
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Kelowna startup brings empowerment to community’s youth
Mental health is one of the biggest issues facing youth in Canada. According to the Canadian Mental Health Association, suicide accounts for 24% of all…
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Smile Cycle Tours brings joy to the streets of Kelowna
Much like how Kelowna’s beauty is hard to miss as you drive over the bridge, it’s easy to see the good time being had when…
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Kelowna hotel rebels against the ordinary
For many travelers, waking up in hotel rooms can quickly become a blur of beige walls and stale continental breakfasts. "Rebels against the ordinary" serves…
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Tesla taxis hit the streets of Kelowna
Luxury transportation and environmental responsibility tend not to go hand in hand. Photo Credit: Contributed. While luxurious, private jets are terrible for their passenger’s ecological…
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Canoe Coffee Roasters: Not your average cup of joe
Abandoned in his neighbour's backyard, and hidden underneath a weathered tarp, was the key to Dave Upshaw’s future – a 1956 Shasta camper trailer. Dave…
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A future free from mundane, repetitive tasks? Local business takes the first steps
Imagine walking into the office to an inbox free from spam, unnecessary memos and non-urgent upkeep. Picture if you never had to sift through your inbox…
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Does the internet need a hero? Local business says yes.
“With great power comes great responsibility” – Spider-Man, The Amazing Fantasy, 1962 This is a familiar turn of phrase for anyone who’s been…