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The Mediterrane Bakery and Restaurant has opened at 235 Rutland Road N., the first Middle Eastern bakery in town. They have an incredible selection... MORE…
Orchard Park Shopping Centre is expanding their Guest Services Kiosk service to better serve their customers. Opening on December 1st, is a new kiosk... MORE…
The grand opening of the new Glenmore Cooper’s Foods at 115-1972 Kane Road (Brandt`s Creek Crossing) is Saturday, December 1 with a Taste of Christmas... MORE…
This week’s column is dedicated to Peter Lawrence who recently passed away. Peter worked at the Ramada Hotel for 18 years. His celebration of... MORE…
Father and son partners, Rick and Adel Mattar have opened Café Sahara at 571 Lawrence Avenue (formerly Evans Gallery) offering the first “Hookah... MORE…
“Justin Paul Fashions” has opened at 1296 Ellis Street. Owned by Stan Sommerville and managed by Karen Voisin, (former manager of Kolu in... MORE…
Hometown Furniture at 2643 Enterprise Way has expanded to two floors and now has over 33,000 square feet of space to display their extensive line of home furnishings.... MORE…
The Pulp Fiction Coffee House, a delightfully 50’s decorated coffee house, along with three other businesses on the same premises has opened at... MORE…
This week’s column is dedicated to Dan (Blackie) Code who passed away September 29. I will miss seeing him in the same seat every Sunday morning... MORE…
It’s just a couple of days away! The 15th Annual Maxine DeHart. United Way – Ramada Hotel Drive-Thru Breakfast is this Thursday, October... MORE…
This week’s column is dedicated to Betty Collett, a long-time, pioneer Kelowna resident, who passed away Sept. 8th, 48 days short of her 100th... MORE…
This week’s column is dedicated to Art Jewell, who passed away on September 13. Art worked at Mickie’s Pub in the Ramada Hotel for 23 years,... MORE…
Hello everyone! I am back writing again after my shoulder surgery. I still have my right sling on for a couple more weeks (trying to wean off it now), but things... MORE…
Just a note to let everyone know that I will not be writing the column for the next few weeks or so. I took a tumble some time ago and am having major shoulder... MORE…
STRAIGHT FROM DeHART Date: July 19/2012 It is with great sadness that I write this dedication today. My long-time friend, Mel Kotler has passed away.... MORE…
Metro Church has launched a new social enterprise, “Metro Laundry” at 1015 Crowley Avenue (next to Esporta). Managed by Crystal Fields, this unique... MORE…
“O Spa” at 108 – 1912 Enterprise Way is celebrating their “10” Anniversary in business. Owned and operated by Pattie... MORE…
This week’s column is dedicated to well-known Kelowna resident and long-time chiropractor Barry Urness. Along with being my friend, I will never... MORE…
Woodcreek Cottage Home Décor has moved to 347 Bernard Avenue, located inside Picture Perfect and Perpetual Blooms. Owners, Sandy Hyatt and Diane... MORE…
This week’s column is dedicated to Jim Haire, long-time employee of Sears (retired) and a good friend of the Ramada Hotel. He passed away one... MORE…