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Business confidence flagging in the Thompson Okanagan
No kidding, this protracted and ugly pandemic continues to batter Thompson Okanagan businesses and the economy. Business confidence in recovery is dwindling, companies are still…
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Osoyoos’ only microbrewery is open
When Wesley Greve is brutally honest he admits he didn't really like being a car mechanic. "But I do really like beer, so I started…
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After raising $2.3M, young entrepreneur bows out
Yes, Austin Walker of Kelowna was on a blindingly bright trajectory. He founded and was running a highly successful global tech company, PLAYR.gg, travelled the world…
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Dog sled tour is so Canadian, eh
As soon as I gaze into her baby blues, I know I'm in good hands, er, paws. You see, Venus, with those quintessential sled dog…
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Westside businesses powering through pandemic, planning for post-COVID
Now, more than ever, the Westside business community has to be promoted and uplifted. "Especially with COVID, we have to continually be moving forward," says…
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Success at 26 for young realtor
This article is part of a series of profiles of young entrepreneurs in the Okanagan and will feature in the 2021 Level Up magazine. What…
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Snowmobile tour is exhilarating
A kilometer into our snowmobile tour, I'm a self-appointed expert. I'm standing up on the sled to allow my whole body to absorb the shock…
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Salute garbage truck driver Danny Somerville
Danny Somerville doesn't like the term 'garbage man.' "The job is so much more than that," said the truck driver for Environmental 360 Solutions when…
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MP impressed by the spirit of Kelowna
Triage may be a medical term, but Kelowna-Lake Country Conservative MP Tracy Gray applies it to her daily duties as a federal politician. "Every morning…
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Ski, innovate, cook, eat
Essentially, Boddie Macklin-Shaw's life comes down to having fun and cooking. "Definitely," said Macklin-Shaw, who was recently promoted to executive chef at Big White Ski…