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OKANAGAN ECHO
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KWIB’s Third Annual Business Bootcamp Returns to Kelowna with a Full Day of Strategy, Leadership and Growth
Kelowna Women in Business (KWIB) is bringing back its highly anticipated Business Bootcamp for a third year — and the 2026 edition is set to be its most comprehensive yet.
Feb 183 min read


Event Recap: Vernon Hosts Historic First Black History Month Celebration at Paddlewheel Hall
Vernon marked a significant cultural milestone this February with its first-ever community-wide Black History Month celebration, held at Paddlewheel Hall.
Feb 182 min read


Experience the Best of Okanagan Beauty: The Glow + Flow Show Returns to Kelowna
The Glow + Flow Show is officially returning to Kelowna for its second edition on Sunday, February 8, 2026
Jan 232 min read


Home Decor Closet Cleanout Returns to Laurel Packinghouse in Support of The Bridge Youth and Family Services
The Home Decor Closet Cleanout is set to return on Sunday, January 25, 2026, at the historic Laurel Packinghouse from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.,
Dec 2, 20251 min read


Event Recap: Kelowna Women in Business (KWIB) Celebrates With a Vibrant Members Appreciation Night in Downtown Kelowna
Kelowna Women in Business (KWIB) brought the community together on November 27 for a lively and heartwarming Members Appreciation Night
Nov 29, 20252 min read


Event Recap: The Naija Wedding - When Kelowna Fell in Love with Nigerian Culture
Africans in Okanagan Society hosted The Naija Wedding, an immersive cultural experience that transported everyone into the heart of Nigerian celebration
Oct 19, 20253 min read


Event Recap: Art After Dark - Nuit Blanche Kelowna 2025 Lights Up the City
On October 11, downtown Kelowna came alive for Nuit Blanche 2025, a dazzling all-night celebration of art, performance, and community organized by the Centre Culturel Francophone de l’Okanagan (CCFO).
Oct 16, 20253 min read


Event Recap: Voices of Wellness - A Gathering of Real Stories and Shared Strength
The Voices of Wellness event offered something refreshingly different in Kelowna - space to slow down, connect, and listen.
Oct 16, 20252 min read


An All-Night Celebration of Art and Imagination: Nuit Blanche Takes Over Downtown Kelowna
After unveiling the theme of its 2025 edition, De Rerum Natura – The Nature of Things, the Centre Culturel Francophone de l’Okanagan (CCFO) is delighted to present the artistic program of Nuit Blanche Kelowna 2025
Oct 10, 20252 min read


Peaks to Vines Hospitality Gala to Celebrate Okanagan’s Best in Hospitality
The Okanagan’s hospitality community is stepping into the spotlight this fall with the launch of the first-ever Peaks to Vines Hospitality Gala
Oct 3, 20252 min read


Kelowna Women in Business Kicks Off New Season with Exclusive Strategic Circles Event
Kelowna Women in Business (KWIB) is excited to announce its highly anticipated September Kickoff Event
Sep 19, 20251 min read


Connect + Collab With The Chic Creative Community
Smart business growth meets stylish connection at this fall’s most anticipated business mixer
Jul 25, 20251 min read
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