The Province is providing over $628,000 to support a two-year pilot project for the viticulture technician diploma program at Okanagan College, developed in partnership with the BC Wine Grape Council.

Skilled trades students in the Okanagan-Skaha School District will benefit from a three-year, $15-million investment by the B.C. government to support youth trades programs with the purchase of new trades training equipment.

The Province is investing $220,000 in the 2017 ITU World Multisport Championships to help welcome an estimated 3,000 athletes and supporters to the Okanagan for a 10-day sports event.

South Okanagan business leaders gathered in Penticton to share ideas on how to attract and retain workers at a summit where the findings of a regional labour market strategy were released to the community.

It’s a feast for the eyes as Canada’s legendary Royal Canadian Air Force Snowbirds are returning to the 68th annual Penticton Peach Festival in August.

Penticton-area companies wanting to learn more about how to start or increase their overseas business can get first-hand tips from international trade experts visiting Okanagan communities.