Maxine DeHart

Dan Assam, dealer principal at Orchard Ford, is  joined by his wife Tammy Assam and Dianne Craig, president and CEO, Ford Motor Company of Canada Ltd.

DeHart: New Highway 97 dealership location

President and CEO of Ford Motor Company of Canada came to celebrate opening of Orchard Ford's new location.

Dan Assam, dealer principal at Orchard Ford, is  joined by his wife Tammy Assam and Dianne Craig, president and CEO, Ford Motor Company of Canada Ltd.
The Canadian Brewhouse & Grill management team (from left) managing partner/owners DJ Ilg and Felipa Marioras with general manager Dustin Martin.

DeHart: New restaurant opens at Mission’s Sopa Square

Owned and operated by managing partners DJ Ilg and Felipa Marioras, The Canadian Brewhouse & Grill is their second location in Canada.

The Canadian Brewhouse & Grill management team (from left) managing partner/owners DJ Ilg and Felipa Marioras with general manager Dustin Martin.
Sponsor representatives for the annual Maxine DeHart-Ramada Hotel Drive-Thru Breakfast gathered last week for a planning breakfast to go over the final details leading up to the fundraiser, which takes place Thursday, Oct. 1, 6 to 9 a.m..

DeHart: Drive-Thru team ramps up for Oct. 1

Custom Sidecar Tours provides personalized tours to attractions within the Okanagan Valley in a two-person motorcycle sidecar.

Sponsor representatives for the annual Maxine DeHart-Ramada Hotel Drive-Thru Breakfast gathered last week for a planning breakfast to go over the final details leading up to the fundraiser, which takes place Thursday, Oct. 1, 6 to 9 a.m..
Kyle Nixon owner of BNA Brewing Co. & Eatery at 1250 Ellis St.

DeHart: BNA fun place to meet, eat and play bocci

The bar, furniture, fixtures and accents are a well put together mixture of comfortable, funky, modern and old.

Kyle Nixon owner of BNA Brewing Co. & Eatery at 1250 Ellis St.
Jessee Harnden one of the partners of the new The Hatch Winery in West Kelowna.

DeHart: Three young men open The Hatch winery

Men's Shed: An opportunity to share or learn new skills with others.

Jessee Harnden one of the partners of the new The Hatch Winery in West Kelowna.
EK Cell Repair owner and operator JW Lee is celebrating its first year in its new location at 2079 Enterprise Way in Kelowna.

DeHart: Hold the phone, new location great

Some of the services offered at EK Cell Repair are screen repair, battery replacement, unlocking and water damage.

EK Cell Repair owner and operator JW Lee is celebrating its first year in its new location at 2079 Enterprise Way in Kelowna.
Wings Restaurant v-p Humberto Morales (left), executive chef Jesse Galang, GM Doug McMinniman, Chris Petty and owner Dino Cabalfin.

DeHart: New restaurant opens across from City Park

OC business dean Heather Banham has been elected to the Chartered Professional Accountants of B.C. inaugural board.

Wings Restaurant v-p Humberto Morales (left), executive chef Jesse Galang, GM Doug McMinniman, Chris Petty and owner Dino Cabalfin.
Mark Hauptman is the founder of HBR Original Beaver Rub Seasoning.

DeHart: New product features cornucopia of flavours

Store hosts demo fair for local Best of Kelowna products.

Mark Hauptman is the founder of HBR Original Beaver Rub Seasoning.
Joe and Sandy Minnella have sold their business to James Leong, who has renamed it Miss Tulips Green Dry Cleaner.

DeHart: New name, owner for dry cleaners shop

James Leong has renamed the business Miss Tulips Green Dry Cleaner from Minnella Dry Cleaners.

Joe and Sandy Minnella have sold their business to James Leong, who has renamed it Miss Tulips Green Dry Cleaner.
Scott Vigar, owner of Factor Furniture, sells items straight off the showroom floor—no need to wait for orders to come in.

DEHART: Buy the furniture, take it home that day

Factor Furniture sells directly off the showroom floor, so there is no need to order an item if you want to take it home that day.

Scott Vigar, owner of Factor Furniture, sells items straight off the showroom floor—no need to wait for orders to come in.
Valley First Credit Union Orchard Plaza branch staff (from left) Susi Foerg, Sue Bining, Marek Buryska, branch manager Kim Osborne and Jagdip Sra.

DeHart: Grand re-opening for renovated Orchard Plaza branch

Valley First Credit Union opens its newly renovated branch at Orchard Plaza in Kelowna.

Valley First Credit Union Orchard Plaza branch staff (from left) Susi Foerg, Sue Bining, Marek Buryska, branch manager Kim Osborne and Jagdip Sra.
Sarah Timmer is the assistant manager of Giobean Express located in the Mission.

DeHart: New Kelowna firm offers variety of services to clients

Giobean Express has opened a small second location on Lanfranco Road in the Lower Mission.

Sarah Timmer is the assistant manager of Giobean Express located in the Mission.
Okanagan Staffing Services staff Tracy Matthews (left), Lori Renwick, president Kevin Renwick and Rene Wolfe.

DeHart: Championship 18-hole layout stands the test of time

Okanagan Staffing Services celebrates 20 years in business in Kelowna.

Okanagan Staffing Services staff Tracy Matthews (left), Lori Renwick, president Kevin Renwick and Rene Wolfe.
Sunok Jung (left) and Changbok Park are owners of the Bon Ga Korean Cuisine Restaurant.

DeHart: Couple bring traditional Korean flavours to Kelowna

Find some unbelievable chocolate treats at Peter Johner Swiss Chocolatier in Lake Country.

Sunok Jung (left) and Changbok Park are owners of the Bon Ga Korean Cuisine Restaurant.
The MacDermott family back in April 1995 when they opened MacDermotts on Bernard Avenue in downtown Kelowna.  The menswear store is celebrating its 20th year in business this year.

DeHart: MacDermott’s 20 years in Kelowna

Wayne and Jay MacDermott moved their family to Kelowna from Victoria for the lifestyle and to open an upmarket menswear store.

The MacDermott family back in April 1995 when they opened MacDermotts on Bernard Avenue in downtown Kelowna.  The menswear store is celebrating its 20th year in business this year.
Paul Lu and Susan Feng, owners of the new Chopsticks Asian Taste Restaurant in Lake Country.

DeHart: Asian cuisine relocates to Lake Country

Macaron Day a sweet fundraiser for KGH Foundation campaign.

Paul Lu and Susan Feng, owners of the new Chopsticks Asian Taste Restaurant in Lake Country.
Little Creek Dressing owner Donna Denison (right) and company general manager Jasmine Stonebridge.

DeHart: Little Creek expands home base to meet demand

The company has expanded to a new kitchen, warehouse and office…but the production remains true to the small home-made artisan batches.

Little Creek Dressing owner Donna Denison (right) and company general manager Jasmine Stonebridge.
EK’s Grill owners executive chef Bill Justus, Carmen Justus and Tiffany Thatcher.

DeHart: EL’s Grill opens in Glenmore area of Kelowna

New restaurant features enormous 5,000 gallon salt water fish tank, largest private aquarium in B.C.

EK’s Grill owners executive chef Bill Justus, Carmen Justus and Tiffany Thatcher.

DeHart: Familiar restaurant location given new identity

Long-time manager of Chef's Edge has bought the store as owners retire.

DeHart: Tasty new stop in Kettle Valley

Plates Restaurant in Kettle Valley has a separate bar and welcomes all patrons including children.