There’s a special kind of optimism that happens when someone clicks the blue “Boost Post” button on Meta.

Born and raised in the Okanagan, the team behind Odd Job built their business on something simple: showing up, working hard, and helping people tackle the jobs they don’t have the time, equipment, or manpower to handle themselves.

The return of the 2026 Memorial Cup is set to bring excitement, celebration and a major economic boost to Kelowna as the city prepares to host the prestigious championship tournament for the first time in more than 20 years. From May 21–31, 2026, hockey fans from across Canada will gather at Prospera Place to watch the nation’s top junior hockey teams compete for one of the sport’s most iconic trophies.

Your sales team isn’t the problem your pipeline is. Too many businesses obsess over closing techniques, scripts, and follow-ups while ignoring the real issue: weak or misaligned marketing. If leads aren’t qualified, nurtured, or even the right fit to begin with, no amount of sales skill will consistently save the deal.The Real Disconnect? Marketing is supposed to warm the room. Sales is supposed to close it.

10,000 views. Zero sales. Is that good marketing? Not even close. The problem isn’t effort it’s measurement. Too many businesses are told their marketing is “working” based on numbers that look impressive but don’t actually grow revenue. Let’s break down what really matters.

If marketing “didn’t work,” it’s usually not because marketing failed—it’s because the approach did. That distinction matters. A lot of businesses walk away from marketing after a bad experience. Wasted budget. No clear results. Frustration. Completely valid. But when you look closer, there are usually three patterns behind it.

As temperatures rise and boating season approaches, Kelowna residents and visitors can once again access the Cook Road boat launch, which is now officially open following the completion of annual spring dredging work. Each year, sediment naturally builds up around the launch area, making dredging an essential part of maintaining safe and reliable access to Okanagan Lake. The recently completed work removed accumulated sand and sediment, ensuring the launch is fully operation

Cheap branding doesn’t save businesses money, it quietly drains revenue. Across industries, companies that rely on rushed logos, generic templates, and inconsistent messaging often find themselves working harder to convince customers they’re worth choosing. Premium branding, by contrast, doesn’t just look better; it sells better. It builds trust faster, shortens the sales cycle, and increases perceived value before a single conversation begins.