Kelowna Daily (kelownadaily.com) is owned and operated by Pacific Ridge Digital Media Inc., a British Columbia corporation (BC Registry Services company number BC1487293), with its registered office at Suite 800, 1055 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC V6E 3P3, Canada. All advertising, affiliate, and commercial revenue is managed under the direct oversight of the publisher, and editorial decisions remain independent of any financial arrangement. This page explains how we fund our journalism, what affiliate links are, and how readers can verify that commercial relationships never shape our reporting.
Who owns and operates Kelowna Daily?
Kelowna Daily is wholly owned and published by Pacific Ridge Digital Media Inc., a British Columbia corporation registered under number BC1487293. The company’s registered office is located at Suite 800, 1055 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC V6E 3P3. Editorial leadership, including Editor‑in‑Chief Catherine Roy, Managing Editor Marc Tremblay, and Standards & Fact‑Checking Lead Andrew Leblanc, reports to the publisher but operates under an independent editorial charter. Full ownership and funding details are available on our ownership and funding page.
How is Kelowna Daily funded?
Kelowna Daily generates revenue through display advertising, affiliate links, commercial partnerships, sponsored content, newsletter sponsorships, and content licensing. Sponsored or commercial material is always clearly labelled, and affiliate links are disclosed at the point of use. No funding source — whether from a local business, a provincial body, or a national advertiser — can dictate editorial conclusions. Our sponsored content policy sets out the specific guidelines for any paid or promotional material.
What is our policy on affiliate links?
When Kelowna Daily includes a link to a product or service that may earn a small commission if you make a purchase, we clearly mark it as an affiliate link. These links are used only when the item or service is directly relevant to the story and adds value for readers. Affiliate revenue never influences what we cover, how we cover it, or whether we recommend a product. Questions about specific affiliate arrangements can be sent to advertising@kelownadaily.com.
How do we maintain editorial independence from advertisers?
Editor‑in‑Chief Catherine Roy holds final authority over all publication decisions, corrections, and editorial standards. Advertisers, sponsors, and commercial partners receive no advance access to stories, no editorial input, and no guarantee of favourable coverage. The newsroom, led by Managing Editor Marc Tremblay and Provincial Affairs Editor Jessica Morin, operates separately from sales and marketing. Our editorial policy and our fact‑checking policy reinforce this separation. Readers who believe an advertiser has attempted to influence content should contact complaints@kelownadaily.com or use our complaints procedure.
How can you advertise or partner with us?
Display advertising, newsletter sponsorships, sponsored content, and commercial partnerships are managed through our dedicated advertising and partnerships teams. To inquire about advertising opportunities, contact advertising@kelownadaily.com. For content licensing, affiliate programmes, or other commercial partnerships, contact partnerships@kelownadaily.com. All sponsored material must comply with our sponsored content policy. Our AI and automation policy also applies to any automated tools used in commercial content production.
Our commitments
- We clearly label all advertising, sponsored content, and affiliate links so readers can distinguish commercial material from independent journalism.
- We never allow advertisers, sponsors, or commercial partners to influence editorial decisions, story selection, or the conclusions of our reporters.
- We publish a full breakdown of funding sources on our ownership and funding page and update it annually.
- We maintain a named Standards & Fact‑Checking Lead (Andrew Leblanc) who reviews all complaints about commercial influence and reports directly to the Editor‑in‑Chief.
- We provide clear, direct contact channels (advertising@kelownadaily.com, partnerships@kelownadaily.com) for any questions about our business relationships.