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

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Business Echo - Shalene Takara
Behind every thriving family and resilient community is the quiet work of healing. For Shalene Takara, that work has become both a calling and a career.
Mar 1513 min read


Kelowna’s Top Talent Returns for 2026, Calling the City’s Rising Stars to the Stage
Kelowna’s creative community is getting ready for another exciting season of Kelowna’s Top Talent, a live competition designed to spotlight undiscovered performers from across the city and give audiences a direct role in choosing the winner.
Mar 122 min read


Event Recap: Kelowna’s First International Women’s Day Gala Brought Purpose, Power and Celebration to the City
Kelowna marked International Women’s Day with style and intention on March 7, 2026, as The Boss Network hosted its first annual International Women’s Day Gala
Mar 102 min read


Business Echo - Aneet Brar
With more than two decades in the beauty industry, Aneet transformed her creative passion into a specialized, multi-location business spanning Prince George, Kelowna, and Vancouver.
Mar 86 min read


5th Annual Ignite the Arts Festival Returns to snpintktn (Penticton) Three days of music, art, and community take over downtown March 27–29
The 5th Annual Ignite the Arts Festival returns March 27–29, 2026, bringing three days of music, art, performance, and community celebration to downtown snpintktn (Penticton).
Mar 83 min read


The BC Interior Sportsman Show Returns to Kelowna March 27–29: A Weekend of Adventure and Expertise
Gear up for the outdoor event of the season as the BC Interior Sportsman Show returns to MNP Place from March 27 to 29, 2026.
Mar 62 min read


Kelowna’s Latest Social Club Bets Big on Boozeless Nights for Professionals
Julie Kross and Shelly-Anne Mckay created Sober & Social Club after noticing how quickly an alcohol-free choice can shrink a person’s social world
Mar 43 min read


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


Women’s Wealth Mindset: An Evening of Intention, Confidence, and Community in Kelowna
On March 19, 2026, women across the Okanagan are invited to gather for an evening that goes beyond budgeting and balances — one that centers confidence, clarity, and intention around money.
Feb 62 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


Business Echo: Nicole Richard
At the heart of Wax Pencil Imagery is Nicole Richard, a headshot and branding photographer known for her vibrant energy, people-first approach, and ability to help clients show up confidently.
Jan 34 min read
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