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OKANAGAN ECHO
Your Guide to Life, Culture,
and Community in the Okanagan

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Business Echo - Alexi McGreer
Before Alexi McGreer was bringing mothers and local businesses together, she was organizing rock shows in Vancouver.
2 days ago9 min read


Event Recap: The A+ Dinner by Chefs in the Classroom
Young cooks joined professional chefs to help prepare a dinner that would support food education for more children across the Okanagan.
5 days ago3 min read


Kelowna's Bartenders Battle Live on Stage at EPIC Okanagan
EPIC Okanagan arrives at the Laurel Packinghouse in Kelowna on Friday, November 6, 2026, for an evening of live competition, inventive cocktails, and delicious paired bites
5 days ago2 min read


Business Echo - Marie-Line Villers
Before Marie-Line Villers built websites, developed digital strategies or helped businesses navigate artificial intelligence, she was a curious child opening up a broken radio to understand how it worked.
Oct 178 min read


Exhibition Notes: Finding Home in Kookum Lounge
At the Kelowna Art Gallery, an invitation to rest opens a conversation about shelter, family and the histories we carry into shared spaces.
Oct 104 min read


Meet The Women Running For Kelowna City Council in 2026
Kelowna voters will elect eight councillors in the 2026 municipal election on October 17. This year’s official council candidate list includes 11 women.
Sep 302 min read


Okanagan Echo Civic Series: Lee-Ann Tiede
Lee-Ann Tiede has called Kelowna home for more than 34 years and brings more than two decades of elected public service experience.
Sep 303 min read


Okanagan Echo Civic Series: Laura Thurnheer
Laura Thurnheer grew up in Kelowna and has more than 30 years of experience across education, business, governance and community organizations.
Sep 303 min read


Okanagan Echo Civic Series: Silverado Socrates
Silverado Socrates is a longtime Kelowna resident and accomplished former competitive runner.
Sep 309 min read


Okanagan Echo Civic Series: Mohini Singh
Mohini Singh has served on Kelowna City Council since 2011 and is seeking re-election in 2026.
Sep 303 min read


Okanagan Echo Civic Series: Teresa May
Teresa May has called Kelowna home for more than 20 years and has a background spanning entrepreneurship, education, residential construction and community service.
Sep 303 min read


Okanagan Echo Civic Series: Julia Fraser
Julia Fraser has served as an elected trustee with Central Okanagan Public Schools for 15 years and is currently Board Chair.
Sep 303 min read
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