Summer
Timeless Lessons
It is with some hesitation that I write this article, mostly because I am exposing myself to some self-indulgence on a topic that may be of little interest to the masses. However, while reflecting on today’s business environment an important lesson came to mind from my longstanding interest in horology...
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Summer
Steady Hands, Lasting Legacy: Building Communities for the Long Haul
What does it mean to be committed for the long haul? In today’s uncertain world, it’s a fair question. Economies shift, markets fluctuate, and politics rarely sit still. Holding steady — especially in real estate — can feel counterintuitive. But it’s exactly this discipline, this quiet consistency, that builds lasting trust....
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Summer
The Heart of the Club: the Lacroix Family’s Fourteen Year Journey with ABC
From a weatherworn blue shack in a sea of tarped boats to a hypermodern climate-controlled facility, fourteen summers have begun the same way for Dave Lacroix and his family — with Aqua Boat Club ready to carry them onto the lake.
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M&P Boat Centre has officially dropped anchor at Aqua Waterfront Village, for now in the boat house and later in the state-of-the-art clubhouse. As one of Canada’s premier boat dealers, their prescence adds strength to our shared vision: building a vibrant, connected waterfront community on Okanagan Lake.
Call For Submissions: Visiting Artist Showcase
The Visiting Artist Showcase program at The Block is an opportunity for a local artist to feature their work in one of the most prominent lobbies in downtown Kelowna. The call for submissions is now open for the 2026 program — could this be your moment to inspire the community through your work?
For over twenty years, we have been shaping the Okanagan’s growth with purpose and vision, guided by a global perspective and led by a deeply-rooted team who proudly call this community home. Our Build t Forward philosophy is about creating lasting value, supporting a future where the entire community can thrive together.