Bank of Canada’s Timothy Lane to speak at Kelowna Chamber of Commerce

Bank of Canada deputy governor Timothy Lane will give a presentation to the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce, as part of the Bank’s regional outreach program. This event will take place at the Delta Grand Okanagan Resort and Conference Centre, Okanagan Room, 1310 Water St. Call 250-469-7355.

Infrastructure event

On behalf of Minister of Infrastructure, Communities and Intergovernmental Affairs and Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec Denis Lebel (Roberval-Lac-Saint-Jean, Que.), Conservative MP Ron Cannan (Kelowna—Lake Country, B.C.) will make an infrastructure announcement. The event will take place at the University of British Columbia, Kelowna Campus, Southwest Corner of Parking Lot “G”, (Near the … Read more

MP Cannan to speak at 2014 Skate Canada International

Conservative MP Ron Cannan (Kelowna-Lake Country, B.C.) will speak during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Skate Canada International Grand Prix of Figure Skating. The event will be held at Prospera Place, 1223 Water Street. Call 819-934-1122.

Minister Rempel to highlight government priorities for Western Canada

Minister of State (Western Economic Diversification) Michelle Rempel (Calgary Centre-North, Alta.) will provide remarks at a luncheon hosted by the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce. The minister will provide an overview of the Government of Canada’s 2014 Budget, as well as outline Western Economic Diversification Canada’s strategic agenda. The event will be held at Ballroom B, Coast Capri Hotel, 1171 … Read more

Government to announce support for Innovation and Advanced Technologies

Minister of State (Western Economic Diversification) Michelle Rempel (Calgary Centre-North, Alta.) will make an announcement in support of innovative soldier survivability systems and related technologies. The event will be held at Engineering, Management and Education Building (EME), Richard S. Hallisey Atrium – Lower Level, University of British Columbia Okanagan,  1137 Alumni Avenue. Call 613-954-8097.

Veterans Ombudsman to hold public meeting with veterans

Canada’s Veterans Ombudsman, Guy Parent, will host public town hall sessions in Kelowna and Penticton, British Columbia for veterans, military and RCMP members, and other interested parties. These meetings are an opportunity for the veterans Ombudsman to meet with veterans, talk about what the office is doing on their behalf and answer questions about the … Read more

Infrastructure event

Conservative British Columbia Senator Nancy Greene Raine, Steve Thomson, Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations and MLA for Kelowna—Mission; Walter Gray, Mayor of the City of Kelowna and Rhona Martin, president of the Union of BC Municipalities will attend an infrstructure announcement. The event will take place at the Parkinson Recreation Centre, East field, where the turf … Read more

Thomas Mulcair in Kelowna

NDP leader Thomas Mulcair (Outremont, Que.) will be in Kelowna as part of the NDP’s national affordability tour. The event will take place at 3063 Thacker Drive. Call 613-323-7974.

Arts and culture announcement in Kelowna, B.C.

On behalf of Heritage and Official Languages Minister Shelly Glover (Saint-Boniface, Man.), National Revenue Minister Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay (Delta-Richmond, B.C.) will make an announcement about arts and culture. The event will take place at the Kelowna Community Theatre, 1375 Water Street. Call 819-997-7788.