It’s true! Humans can actually be diagnosed with a fear of being out of mobile phone contact. These “nomophobic travelers” are overcome with feelings of anxiety, depression, desperation and sickness. In fact, a Harris Interactive poll reported that 74% of respondents actually panicked when they lost a phone in the …

For people wanting to travel to and from Kelowna without spending a fortune, a new transportation company is hoping to have your back. NewLeaf Travel will be releasing new Canadian route information on Wednesday, with conferences at the Kelowna International Airport, the John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport, and Winnipeg …

Community-based arts and cultural organizations in British Columbia can apply now for project assistance funding from the BC Arts Council to help produce local arts festivals. Awards under this program are intended to assist with the fees paid to professional artists and technicians engaged for the event. Eligible projects may …

Details of a new, low-cost travel alternative with a base in Kelowna are expected to be unveiled Wednesday (Jan 6). News conferences are scheduled for Kelowna, Winnipeg and Hamilton to unveil details of NewLeaf Travel. According to its website, “NewLeaf is Canada’s newest, ultra-low cost travel company, which means Canadians can …

Applications are now open for three funding sources which you can use to hire co-op students: Canada Summer Jobs, Young Canada Works, and the BC Tech Co-op Grants Program. These sources of funding are an excellent way for organizations to fund co-op positions. Read on for details and upcoming application deadlines. …

First turns are carved in beautiful early season powder. Mallard Mountain Lodge is ready and opening December 27, 2015. For more pictures, visit December 2015 Slide Show at: http://photos.canadianadventurecompany.com/FullScreenSlideShow.aspx?gallery=4713466&mt=Photo You can read more of the news on source

WestJet is to suspend direct flights between Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and Fort McMurray (YMM), effective Feb. 15. The direct service has seen a significant decrease in passengers over the last year, according to the Kelowna airport’s website. The service relies heavily on commuting workers, and the economic downturn in …

International Gateway Kelowna (IGK) is Canadian owned and operated and is Kelowna’s oldest and most trusted English as a Second Language (ESL) school established in 2002. International Gateway Kelowna is not only a well respected school, it is also a vibrant, friendly and exciting place to learn English. Students are …

Barrel tasting great wine, hanging out with friends in a lavender field, and picnicking al fresco in a vineyard surrounded by beautiful mountains. What a perfect day in Napa. Except for one thing. I’m not in Napa, California. I’m separated from that hallowed wine region by two states and an …

KAMLOOPS, B.C. – British Columbia was a popular tourist destination in 2015, with the Tourism Industry Association of B.C. describing the numbers as nothing short of staggering. Association executive director Walt Judas says visits to some parts of the province were up as much as 15 per cent. He says …