As of January 4, the Canada-BC Jobs Grant has re-opened to accept applications for employee training. Self-employed individuals, co-op students and interns are included as potential candidates for this funding. And, small businesses and many industries found in our region are included in the eligible sector list. According to the …
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What is it? The New Building Canada Fund (NBCF) is one component within the overall $53 billion New Building Canada Plan (NBCP). It is a $14-billion Fund that will support projects of national, regional and local significance that promote economic growth, job creation and productivity. Why is it important? Through the …
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The U.S. travel industry will continue to grow in 2016, fueled by a strong domestic travel market. While regional performance will vary and the strong dollar and economic challenges abroad will test our ability in the short-term to grow international markets, overall the picture looks positive. In the absence of …
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An online culture magazine from the U.K. is shining a light on the Okanagan with a recent collaboration of stories on local wineries. Crane.tv based in London, England, released a short documentary on Summerhill Winery, marking the Kelowna establishment as the largest organic winery in Canada. Prenille Raven is a …
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A new “ultra-low cost” airline that will service Kelowna announced their schedule and fare structure Wednesday afternoon from the Kelowna airport. NewLeaf Travel Company launched it’s booking website Wednesday morning, and CEO and president, Jim Young, said the site had already crashed due to interest. The airline is offering one-way fares …
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Hello 2016! What will the New Year bring for you? Typically, we reach midnight on New Year’s Eve with lots of excitement, laughter and a sense of hope that this is the year to make all our dreams come true. A clean slate, a fresh start. Then it’s the first Monday …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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