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Government of Canada and FCM Fund Municipal Climate Action Across British Columbia

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

Federal and municipal partnerships are critical to building climate resilient communities with energy efficient buildings and accessible public transit.

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Federal and municipal partnerships are critical to building climate resilient communities with energy efficient buildings and accessible public transit.
The Green Municipal Fund (GMF), administered by the FCM, is funded through a $1.65 billion federal endowment by the Government of Canada.
"The Government of Canada is investing in municipal climate solutions in communities here in British Columbia and across the country.
"I am pleased to announce nearly $1 million of federal support to unlock climate action in communities across British Columbia.

Kelowna Woman-Owned Business Named as One of Canada’s Top Growing Companies

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Friday, November 3, 2023

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“I started Advanced Care Home Solutions in 2011 to offer highly qualified health care professionals to help seniors in their own homes.

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“I started Advanced Care Home Solutions in 2011 to offer highly qualified health care professionals to help seniors in their own homes.
By 2019, seeing huge gaps in staffing in hospitals and long term care sites, I started providing those sites with our nursing personnel.
Their nearly 2,500% revenue growth in 3 years shows that the business has been making the right decisions.
I am investigating all the opportunities and will be setting stable and maintainable goals to grow the company,” she added.

Brett Millard, CFP®, joins FP Canada™ as its new Vice President, Business Development

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Monday, November 6, 2023

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TORONTO, Nov. 6, 2023 /CNW/ - Brett Millard, a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional, has joined FP Canada in the newly established role of Vice President, Business Development.

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TORONTO, Nov. 6, 2023 /CNW/ - Brett Millard, a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional, has joined FP Canada in the newly established role of Vice President, Business Development.
Millard will lead the organization's strategies and targets around business growth and revenue diversification, including extending the impact of FP Canada Institute™ products and services.
"Brett is a sales and operations expert with proven success in business development focusing on new client acquisition, revenue diversification and sales growth," she says.
In his new role, Millard will divide his time between Kelowna, B.C., and FP Canada headquarters in Toronto, ON.

ATB Wealth launches new location in Kelowna, British Columbia

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Friday, October 13, 2023

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CALGARY, AB, Oct. 13, 2023 /CNW/ - ATB Wealth is pleased to announce the grand opening of its Kelowna, British Columbia location.

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CALGARY, AB, Oct. 13, 2023 /CNW/ - ATB Wealth is pleased to announce the grand opening of its Kelowna, British Columbia location.
For over two decades, ATB Wealth, the wealth management division of ATB Financial, has remained committed to the core belief that everyone should have access to financial planning expertise to enhance their quality of life.
ATB Wealth Kelowna is proud to offer comprehensive wealth management support including holistic financial planning, investment solutions, private investment counsel, institutional portfolio management, and group wealth services.
"ATB Wealth has a long history of empowering our clients to dream big, navigate increasingly complex lives and make confident financial moves into the future," says Ursula Holmsten, CEO of ATB Wealth.

Hudson's Bay Foundation and the Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund Announce First Grant Recipients of Oshki Wupoowane | The Blanket Fund

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Monday, September 25, 2023

TORONTO, Sept. 25, 2023 /CNW/ - Hudson's Bay Foundation and the Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund are pleased to announce the first grant recipients of Oshki Wupoowane | The Blanket Fund.

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TORONTO, Sept. 25, 2023 /CNW/ - Hudson's Bay Foundation and the Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund are pleased to announce the first grant recipients of Oshki Wupoowane | The Blanket Fund.
The announcement comes just ahead of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and the one-year anniversary of Oshki Wupoowane | The Blanket Fund.
The Blanket Fund launched on September 30, 2022, with an initial $1 million investment from Hudson's Bay Foundation and commitment to direct 100% of net proceeds from the sale of all HBC Point Blankets to The Blanket Fund moving forward.
"We're excited to announce these first recipients of Oshki Wupoowane | The Blanket Fund," said Sarah Midanik, President & CEO, Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund.

Olive Fertility Centre Voted Best Fertility Clinic in Vancouver

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

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VANCOUVER, BC, Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Olive Fertility Centre is proud to announce that they have been voted #1 Fertility Clinic in Vancouver in the Georgia Straight Best of Vancouver Awards 2023.

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VANCOUVER, BC, Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Olive Fertility Centre is proud to announce that they have been voted #1 Fertility Clinic in Vancouver in the Georgia Straight Best of Vancouver Awards 2023.
We want to express our gratitude to all our wonderful patients who chose Olive to help them create their families and voted us the Best Fertility Centre in Vancouver for 2023.
"We are so proud to have received Best Fertility Centre for the 8th year as it recognizes the level of care we strive to provide for our patients," says Olive Fertility co-director, Dr. Beth Taylor.
"The fact that Olive Fertility has among the best pregnancy success rates in Canada is due to our lab, our team of fertility experts and outstanding staff.

The Agency Launches First Office in Kelowna, British Columbia

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global real estate brokerage The Agency proudly announces the launch of its first franchise office in Kelowna, British Columbia. The new locale, which will be known as The Agency Kelowna, is the firm's sixteenth office in Canada, joining the brokerage's growing network of more than 96 offices in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Europe. The Kelowna office will be led by industry veteran and Managing Partner Alexandra Axsen.

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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global real estate brokerage The Agency proudly announces the launch of its first franchise office in Kelowna, British Columbia.
"We're thrilled to continue our expansion throughout British Columbia with the unveiling of our new office in Kelowna," said Mauricio Umansky , CEO and Founder of The Agency.
In Q1 and Q2, The Agency launched 15 new offices, with more on the horizon in the coming months.
"We're thrilled to continue our expansion throughout British Columbia with the unveiling of our new office in Kelowna," said Mauricio Umansky, CEO and Founder of The Agency.

CPABC: Thompson-Okanagan housing starts and major project activity strong in 2022, but new building permits down significantly

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Monday, April 3, 2023

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There were 1,399 detached units that began construction in 2022, which was a decrease of 24.6 per cent compared to 2021.

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There were 1,399 detached units that began construction in 2022, which was a decrease of 24.6 per cent compared to 2021.
“This high level of major project construction activity supports the region’s economy and employs many residents, creates housing and infrastructure, and provides new services to residents,” noted Christiansen.
This was primarily due to a significant decline in the value of residential building permits, down by 74.5 per cent over that period.
“With high interest rates expected to stay and the significant fall in building permits, building construction activity may slow this year,” concluded Christiansen.

New SRO announces settlement hearing to take place in the matter of Matthew Ewonus

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Friday, March 17, 2023

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As the result of a settlement agreement entered into between Staff of the New SRO and the Respondent, a settlement hearing will take place electronically by videoconference before a Hearing Panel of the New SRO's British Columbia District Hearing Committee on March 21, 2023, commencing at 10:00 a.m. (Pacific), or as soon thereafter as the matter can be held.

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As the result of a settlement agreement entered into between Staff of the New SRO and the Respondent, a settlement hearing will take place electronically by videoconference before a Hearing Panel of the New SRO's British Columbia District Hearing Committee on March 21, 2023, commencing at 10:00 a.m. (Pacific), or as soon thereafter as the matter can be held.
The subject matter of the proposed settlement agreement concerns matters for which the Respondent may be disciplined pursuant to Rules 7.3 and 7.4.1.1 of the Mutual Fund Dealer Rules.
If the Hearing Panel accepts the settlement agreement, then the proceeding will become open to the public and a copy of the decision of the Hearing Panel and the settlement agreement will be made available at www.mfda.ca .
During the period described in the Notice of Hearing, the Respondent conducted business in the Kelowna, British Columbia area.

Government taking action on gun crime in the British Columbia Interior with up to $6.9 million for prevention programs

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023

That's why the Government of Canada is taking action with a comprehensive plan that gets guns off our streets and puts more resources into our communities.

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That's why the Government of Canada is taking action with a comprehensive plan that gets guns off our streets and puts more resources into our communities.
First announced in March 2022, the BSCF supports local initiatives that prevent gun and gang violence and help young people make good choices.
No single program or initiative can tackle the challenge of gun crime on its own.
The BSCF builds on the success of the Initiative To Take Action Against Gun and Gang Violence.