“How do we design a future that’s going to impact the issue and move forward while ending the cycle of needing more and more…”

Allison explains that the non-profits came together to better tackle the issues of mental health in our community. They are in conversations with other partners, asking the big questions, and deciding on what steps they can take to provide and foster hope.

50% of Canadians and a slightly higher proportion of British Columbians report having had deteriorating mental health over the last few years, with vulnerable populations being the hardest hit, making their mission all the more important.

They discuss Foundry Kelowna, a wellness centre for people aged 12-24 and their families to receive help and support when they need it. They noted that in the 5 years since it began running, there has been an increase in the number of parents seeking help. 

Jessica questions how they can look at things differently and design a continuum of care, as well as a way to approach things differently so they’re not needing more and more resources.

Their ultimate goal with the collaboration is to work together to support the community, and their first step is putting together an action plan to raise $1.7M to provide immediate support, position the organization to have important conversations, and identify the most significant issues.

They hope in one year to be able to support the immediate needs of the community and help those who are struggling. 

Listen to the conversation below to learn more about the collaboration and their mission to foster hope to move forward in the community. 

Nicole explains that 20 years into her electrical trade ended up needing double shoulder surgery, while around the same time she also had a baby. Since she knit as a hobby, and just had a baby, she decided to open her own business within her home. 

“I didn’t even know I was an entrepreneur when I started, I just liked to keep people cozy and that just kind of snowballed into this.”

“One day somebody offered to buy a Santa hat off my head at a Christmas party, and a lightbulb went off - I could have a little side hustle!”

She wants to create the manufacturing ability to have everything done in-house. She has plans for more products soon. Nicole is all about keeping manufacturing Canadian!

In this episode of Conversations that Matter, host Jim Csek talks E-Foils (imagine a mix between surfing and a hoverboard) with MSLR Electric. 

MSLR is the only company in the world to offer marine safety lighting for E-Foils. Typically you only see this LED technology on the water used for boat safety, the colour lighting system helps communicate which direction a boat is traveling. Now, for the first time ever, this world-wide safety feature is available on E-Foils!

Watch the episode on KelownaNow.com to see the bright and bold E-Foils technology in action! 

Hear about why Chase Barber chose the controversially comical name and slogan, “Edison Motors, stealing Tesla’s ideas.”

“Have you reached out to Elon at all?”

“No, he doesn’t answer my calls yet.”

“Maybe he will one day.”

“His lawyers might!” 

Listen to this up-beat, educational yet entertaining podcast by NowMedia Group right now or wherever you get your podcasts!

Click the play button to learn more about why Triance believes that while there are significant challenges ahead, the detachment will forward together with courage. 

Kanigan discusses the advantages and disadvantages of social media, the addiction behind scrolling for hours, the importance of seeking counselling, how to participate safely and the benefits of creating a wellness wheel.

“One of my favourite quotes I give clients is once we start comparing we’re stealing our joy, comparison is the thief of joy,” said Kanigan.

Ash, who has lived in Kelowna for 35 years, discusses how the market has been influenced by several factors such as the pandemic, the decision of millennials to have children, remote learning, working remotely and record low-interest rates. He also addresses some of the biggest challenges that Kelowna is facing from infrastructure, transportation and addressing the growth that will continue in this area. 

This has been the city council that has been making decisions to build the infrastructure to meet the demands of an ever-growing desirable community, from a new: city hall, fire hall, public works yard, and a water treatment plant to highlight some of the bigger projects.

You will have to listen in to learn more about the city on the west side of the bridge that connects us.

We sit down with Trevor Moss, Chief Executive Officer of the Central Okanagan Food Bank to discuss the increase in food costs and how they are managing.