Maxine DeHart

DeHart: Mission floral shop is given a design makeover

Flowers By Design in Mission Park has new owners, new management and an entirely new look.

The award winning Kelowna Hyundai dealership is located on Highway 97 North.

DeHart: Dealership earns prestigious award for sales volume

The President’s Awards is given to the top 12 dealers in the country based on several criteria.

The award winning Kelowna Hyundai dealership is located on Highway 97 North.

DeHart: Chasing damaging woodpeckers away from buildings

Working in masonry, Keith Eisenkrein has seen a great deal of damage done to buildings by woodpeckers.

Trout Waters Fly & Tackle shop in Kelowna is co-owned by Savas Koutsantonis (left) and Nick Pace.

DeHart: One-stop shop for outdoors experiences

Trout Waters Fly & Tackle is now in 3,300 square-foot premises on Enterprise Way by the firehall.

Trout Waters Fly & Tackle shop in Kelowna is co-owned by Savas Koutsantonis (left) and Nick Pace.
Licensed optician Laura Draycott has opened Wink-i-Wear eyeglass, jewelry and accessories shop in the Mission Park Shopping Centre.

DeHart: Changing our eyeglass frame view of the world

Owned and operated by licensed optician Laura Draycott, Wink-i-Wear provides a luxurious environment for trying on endless looks.

Licensed optician Laura Draycott has opened Wink-i-Wear eyeglass, jewelry and accessories shop in the Mission Park Shopping Centre.

DeHart: New owners take over popular meat stores

The new owners of Johnny’s Fresh Meats and Deli are Lance and Audrey Rowell.

DeHart: New bakery in Orchard PArk Mall

Business columnist Maxine DeHart brings you up to speed on business happenings around town.

DeHart: Reviving old-fashioned flair to the barber shop

Spina wants to re-invent the barber shop as he feels guys need a place to go and hang out and talk about “guy stuff.”

CartsPlus sales manager Rick Moore  in the largest golf cart showroom in B.C., at 675 Willow Park Rd. in Kelowna. CartsPlus also sells the line of Pitster Pro off-road dirt bikes and quads.

DeHart: Wheels to get you down the fairway or along the trail

CartsPlus has relocated to an 8,000 square foot facility at 675 Willow Park Rd.

CartsPlus sales manager Rick Moore  in the largest golf cart showroom in B.C., at 675 Willow Park Rd. in Kelowna. CartsPlus also sells the line of Pitster Pro off-road dirt bikes and quads.

DeHart: New credit union branch opens in heart of Rutland

Terrance Duncan, who grew up in Kelowna, is back home and has started a mobile catering business called Ol’ School Texas BBQ Bus.

DeHart: Family celebrates business milestone in Rutland

Family owners of Olympia Greek Taverna are celebrating 40 years in business in Rutland.

DeHart: Three-generation business opens in new facility

Bonanza Meat Packers has opened a retail outlet at 185 Adams Rd. under the new banner Bonanza Meats, Deli & Bistro.

Wall beds are a signature item for Kettle Valley Woodworks, owned by Wayne Unger.

DeHart: Renovations upgrade Kettle Valley Woodworks showroom

Renovations have added a new second floor with many new displays and ideas.

Wall beds are a signature item for Kettle Valley Woodworks, owned by Wayne Unger.

DeHart: Bal family gets behind new market concept

Hillcrest Farm Market is essentially a farm market with coffee shop and a nice atmosphere for a light breakfast, lunch or dinner.

DeHart: Meads family mark 25 years with corner store

Bill, Daphne and Mike Meads have operated The Food Basket at Pandosy and Sutherland for 25 years.

DeHart: BFI Canada changing its name to Progressive Waste Solutions

Maxine DeHart brings up up to date with what's happening in the local business world.

DeHart: Bakery sets up shop in mall food court

Tasty Treasures Baking Company has opened a storefront location in the Orchard Park Mall food court.

DeHart: New bakery/restaurant opens in Rutland

The Mediterranean Bakery and Restaurant has a selection of savory and sweet foods and dessert, not found anywhere else.

DeHart: Local clothing stores offer a wide variety of options

Business columnist Maxine DeHart keeps you up to date with what's happening in Kelowna's business world.

Volunteer Tom Light of TAC Solutions digital radio (left) collects donations with Patrick Comba of Sleep Country Canada.

Community turns out again to help the United Way

In just over three hours, we raised more than $37,000—and the donations are still coming in from Kelowna.

Volunteer Tom Light of TAC Solutions digital radio (left) collects donations with Patrick Comba of Sleep Country Canada.