Laura and Melanie Lyne, fashion retailers specializing in women's clothing, have opened in Orchard Park.
Laura and Melanie Lyne is a Canadian company that started in 1935 with the same Fisher family still operating the two brands. The new store features both Laura and Melanie Lyne collections, offering timeless fashions and modern must-haves, with a mix of classic and contemporary styles. The store offers Laura petite and regular and Laura Plus is available online. General manager Tam Wyatt has been with Laura since 2016 and is looking forward to seeing all their clients that shopped with them at the Banks Road store.
Taste of the Okanagan Specialty Foods is celebrating 30 years of producing small-batch, handcrafted condiments made locally. Owned and operated by mother-daughter duo, Linda Murray and Kelly Hale, what began as a passion project in a home kitchen has grown into a beloved local brand, known for bold flavours, locally sourced ingredients, high quality standards, tradition and innovation, with a strong presence at farmers markets and craft fairs across Western Canada. Bringing authentic Okanagan flavours to the forefront, Taste of the Okanagan is known for their savory BBQ sauces, tasty salad dressings, gourmet jellies, preserves and zesty salsas and chutneys. Along with their classic red pepper jelly, a couple of their most popular items are Jalapeno Gin Jelly, made with Okanagan Spirits Gin, and Peach Chipotle BBQ Sauce. To celebrate, Taste of Okanagan is hosting a unique “30 Days of Giveaways” campaign throughout July, partnering with other local businesses. Their first giveaway will be combined with Quails’ Gate Winery, their first wholesale partner. To enter visit www.tasteoftheokanagan.com.
Jokes You'll Love to Tell, a Prescription for Laughter, has been published by Dr. David Goldberg, a family doctor and surgical assistant practicing in Kelowna. He believes that laughter leads to better health and that life is much brighter after a good chuckle. The book with over 200 jokes pokes fun at a wide range of life's absurdities. Topics range from doctors and nurses to lawyers and golfer's and to "the man who walks into a bar." The material is crafted specifically for the discerning adult audience who appreciates humour with a sophisticated, and sometimes naughty twist. Partial proceeds from the sale of the book will be donated to the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Canada. Dr. Goldberg would also like to mention that it is very important for all men that are age appropriate to get PSA tested. The book can be purchased locally at Mosaic as well as on Amazon.
Karen Hawse will be retiring from her role as chief relationships officer for Beem Credit Union, effective Aug. 1, 2025. Karen’s journey with the credit union has spanned over the past 31 years. She started her career as a receptionist at Interior Savings and then rose through the ranks to interim CEO of Interior Savings Credit Union before taking on her most recent role. Karen has sat on many local boards during her tenure at the credit union including Kelowna Chamber of Commerce, B.C. Chamber, Canadian Chamber, Accelerate Okanagan and Do Some Good. Upon her retirement, she will be looking for new opportunities and to get more active in the community. On a personal note, Karen and I have been friends and business colleagues for many years. Interior Savings have been major sponsors of the Maxine DeHart - United Way, Ramada Hotel Drive-Thru Breakfast since its inception as Karen was an integral part of that connection.
Rosebuds Designer Consignment Boutique, owned and operated by Lela Milacic at 150-1855 Kirschner Rd., will host its annual One Day Only Tent Sale on Saturday, July 5 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. This is the day for their big $5, $10 and $20 sale, where you can pick-up incredible bargains. Part of the proceeds will be donated to the local food bank, as Lela experienced hunger in her early childhood and she remembers it like it was yesterday. You will not want to miss this sale!
Charro’s TaKos is a food truck located at 1948 Windsor Rd., owned and operated by Ricardo Sanchez and Ema Gallegos, a Mexican family who recently moved from Alberta to Kelowna Their goal is to bring people together through food and offer a truly authentic taqueria experience, like you would find on the streets of Mexico specializing in a variety of taco options. Open Monday to Saturday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. To place an order email sagori1964@icloud.com.
The Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia (CPABC) has a new board of directors for 2025/26. Congratulations to local Gary Parmar, CPA, CA, from MNP LLP who has been appointed to the CPABC board. I was honoured to be appointed a public representative on the CPABC board from 2010 to 2016 and then as a governor on the Chartered Professional Accountants Education Foundation of B.C. board from 2017 to 2021.
Brenda Josephs, president of Kelowna Seniors Outreach & Resource Centre and former Walk for Alzheimer's Chair, has joined Cristalina PARC as general manager. Cristalina, located at 3101 Lakeshore Rd., is lakeview senior living at its finest offering chef-prepared locally grown fare, daily health and wellness activities, built-in opportunities to socialize with friends, all surrounded nature's most stunning scenery. Located in the Pandosy Village area, Cristalina PARC is celebrating its first anniversary. To arrange a tour, visit www.parcliving.ca/cristalina-parc/
Mission Painters “Art By the Lake” Show and Sale is July 5 and 6, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Okanagan Mission Activity Centre, 4398 Hobson Rd. (Sarsons Beach). Original art media includes watercolour, oil, acrylic, and pastel with a variety of subjects. There will be a section “Celebrating Canada” with painted 4x4 wooden cradles, each one representing a different aspect of our beautiful culture and country. Free parking and door prizes. Margo Jensen is the chairperson of Mission Painters. Growing up,
Local business DunnEnzies Pizza Co. celebrates15 years in business this month. Started by co-founders Karyn Mackenzie and Deb Dunnigan, DunnEnzies have grown to three locations. Watch for the DunnEnzies Anniversary Festival on July 4 with music featuring InStario, Michaela Bray, and Cover2Cover from 5 to 10 p.m. outside at their Mission location, 4638 Lakeshore Rd. Tickets available at Eventbrite.
Birthdays of the week
Anne Ellchuck (July 2); Clarence Johnson (July 4); Derrik Johannson (July 3); Isabelle and Madelaine Cloutier, twins, our neighbours (July 4); Jean Busch-Hocken (July 4); Robeert Caley (July 4); Don McArthur (July 4); Steve Harvey (July 4); Iain Allan (July 4); Dave Rothenbusch (July 4); Karen Warner (July 4); Dennis Thibault (July 4); Ian Robertson (July 5); Wayne Moore (July 5); Derek Bistricky (July 6); Chris Ray (July 7); Sam Samaddar (July 7); Jonathan Friesen (July 8); Mike Ridley (July 8); Don Richmond (July 8).
The Specialty Bakery Birthday Cake Winner of the Week is Anne Ellchuck. Anne, please pick up your birthday cake from any one of the four Specialty Bakery locations before July 8, 2025.
Maxine DeHart is a Kelowna city councillor and local hotelier. Phone her at 250-979-4546 or 250-862-7662, email max@maxinedehart.ca.
