The Good News(letter) | Nov 20
Through all the changes and uncertainty, we have been continuously inspired by the resilience and innovative spirit of the people behind the headlines, numbers, and figures. The Good News(letter) features a remarkable story from our region, plus a snapshot of regional and global good news. Brought to you twice a month.
Through all the changes and uncertainty, we have been continuously inspired by the resiliency and innovative spirit of the people behind the headlines, numbers, and figures. The Good News(letter) features a remarkable story from our region, plus a snapshot of regional and global good news. Brought to you twice a month.
This edition of Good News is brought to you by Mike Overend, TOTA's Director of Sustainability, while braving the rain at Knox Mountain Park in Kelowna
Feature Story:
En Route Travel Canada
Kimo and Joanne Linders of En Route Travel Canada specialize in offering an innovative range of flexible, pre-booked RV itineraries to European tour operators. Their business model is 100% reliant on overseas travelers and open borders - 2020 presented a challenge. With the average Canadian RVer only venturing about 200km from home, pivoting by offering routes to the local market was not a viable option.
Instead, Kimo and Joanne took this summer as an opportunity to fine-tune their product, covering 12-thousand kilometers of ground on an RV adventure of their own. Since the first months of the pandemic, Kimo and Joanne have been gathering resources and staying on top of best practices and regulations, including through support from the Tourism Resiliency Program, to make the change in plans a reality. They were able to discover new experiences to add to itineraries, establish new partnerships, create themed trips, and optimize their offering - laying the groundwork for what's ahead.
Caravan Farm Theatre in Armstrong has announced they will still be able to offer their beloved Winter Sleigh Ride Journey this year - with protocols to keep everyone safe and a theatrical experience like no other.
"Good News... We're still here & open! 😊" - Community-minded Art Up Studios in Penticton has remained a safe space for artists of all levels. Their private family or "bubble" workshops are a great way to connect & get creative!
Kelowna local Dustyn Baulkham of Rebellious Unicorns just won Canada's LGBTQ2+ Young Entrepreneur Award at the 2020 Business Leadership Awards!
An innovative company is building affordable "Ecoboats" out of discarded plastic bottles - helping to keep plastic out of the ocean and improving livelihoods in Cameroon, Central Africa.
Businesses in Snowmass Village, Colorado, have cashed in more than $81,000 thorough “Love a Local” voucher programs which gave residents $25 vouchers to spend at local shops and restaurants.