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Brent Stewart, former owner of Wings Restaurant in Rutland and West Kelowna has decided that one day of retirement was not working for him after the sale of the restaurants. He has now joined the team at Specialty Bakery at 833 Finns Road with owner /operator Brent Browne. Brent has returned to his roots as he was formerly the Bistro manager at Specialty Bakery for two years, several years ago. As the Bistro manager, Brent will be responsible for developing menus, preparing meals, and supervising the kitchen to ensure that the food is prepared to the highest quality standards. If you have never tasted Brent’s Boston Clam Chowder on a Friday, you are really missing out. It is probably one of the best in the city and Brent is now preparing double what he usually makes on a Friday, as it is becoming so popular. Everything in the bistro is house-made and it’s a great place to catch breakfast or lunch, with breakfast served all day. Brent has revamped the open kitchen with Tia Bleackley, who formerly worked at Barb’s Delight Restaurant for many years and is well-known and well-liked in the industry. In addition, Specialty Bakery, along with Brent’s culinary expertise is developing a specialty pie program, creating savory, fruit and pizza pies that are designed for take-out for breakfast, lunch and dinner to make your home meal planning easy. Flavors are beef, chicken, steak and mushroom, Guinness pot pie and Cornish Pasties (hand-held). Watch for their French Canadian Tourtiere’s (Meat pies) to come soon. Do not forget to pick up your hot cross buns that are made fresh daily from now until Easter. The Bistro is open Monday to Friday 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and Saturday 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Almost 15,000 dental professionals attended the recent Pacific Dental Conference in Vancouver. Congratulations to local Certified Dental Assistant Lane Shupe who was presented with the prestigious University of British Columbia Alumni Affiliate Award for Outstanding Contributions to the Profession of Dentistry. The Faculty of Dentistry Alumni awarded Lane this award for her over 40 years of service to the profession and her advocacy and support of the UBC Faculty of Dentistry at the Thompson Okanagan Dental Meeting (TODS). Lane’s Thompson Okanagan dental meeting partner, Alison Hall and Lane were also both awarded with Honorary Fellowships in the Dr. Pierre Fauchard Academy for their 32 years planning the meeting. It is the second largest annual dental meeting in BC and one of the largest in Western Canada. Pierre Fauchard is the Father of Dentistry. Other award recipients were Dr. Marcia Boyd who received the Order of Canada and Dr. Nellie Trinh.
Metro Community has hired for the role of Director of Operations. Storm and Karen Moore are joining their team and will be sharing this role. The Moore’s have an incredible amount of leadership experience and they will be introduced to the community on Sunday, March 16th. www.metrocommunity.ca
Erica Jane at 1187 Sunset Drive is celebrating their 1st Anniversary. With Chris Pooli, CEO and Scott Fraser, President and Chief Cook and Bottlewasher, award winning Chef Chris Braun has been with Erica Jane from inception and leads a team of culinary wizards. Managing partner, David (Bekks) Bekkering relocated from Calgary in September, 2023 and took over the reins of the restaurant. He creates the most complete and elevated dining experience from start to finish. Erica Jane has become the go-to-spot in Kelowna’s downtown core and is gaining recognition not only as the most elevated dining experience in the Okanagan but also for their incredible value during their twice a day and all-day Monday Happy Hour, incredible $19.00 lunch feature on weekdays and of course, the free birthday meal. Erica Jane is going one step further. Dine around is still in town so head on down to try out the newest Chef Braun compilation, the Mixed Tape Table D’Hote three course dinner for $75.00. Chef Braun has also introduced a new menu with headliner of Sable Fish, Lamb Sirloin, Prawn Agnolotti and Seafood Risotto. Open 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. seven days a week with late night Happy Hour from 9:00 to 11:00 p.m.
Uptown Rutland business Association (URBA) has a new 2024 Board of Directors. Navjit Khun Khun is the President from Canco Petroleum. Directors are Justin Bullock, OK Tire + Top Grade Tire; Courtney Fedevich, Venture Commercial; Jassie Kakoschke, Valley First Credit Union; Brad McNaughton, Lux Quality Homes; Domenic Rampone, Mara Lumber; Harjit Toora, Manohar Vegetarian Bakery and Nancy Wells, Rutland Thrift Store. Ex Officio Directors are Mayor Tom Dyas; Carmen Remple, Chamber of Commerce; Birte Decloux, Urban Options Planning and Indy Dhial, The Gathering Place.
True Art at #102 - 1925 Enterprise Way is moving to an online local shop for artisans, mainly in the Okanagan to sell their products all-year-round. They are offering local delivery and free pickup from their new office space. Their website will be updated daily as new products come in and are restocked. The online will offer more customization and local gift baskets. They appreciate your support as they transition and continue to support their local community. True Art is offering a free ship code to assist in your future purchases. Enter SHOPLOCAL at checkout. www.true-art.ca
International Women’s support group, Wine, Women & Well-being is hosting the inspirational networking and leadership event, WOMEN. INSPIRATION. LEADERSHIP. DEVELOPMENT. (WILD) on April 11th at Revelry Kitchen and Music Hub. The event features remarkable speakers and industry-leading female founders and will raise money for Hemi’s Holistic Healing Center Society. Hemi’s Holistic Healing is a new up and coming non-profit healing center for recovery and relapse prevention for women. Speakers are Coach Carey, Motivational + TedX, 3X Certified Life Coach; Lisa Webb, Author, Educator + founder Wine, Women & Well-Being; Anita Parker (Host) Restauranteur, speaker + Certified Life-Business Coach and Samantha Wedlund, founder of Success 21 Salon. Tickets at eventbrite.ca
Glen Jackson CPA, CGA is the new CFO of the Millbank Materials Group. Based in Pittsburgh, Millbank supplies ferrous and non-ferrous alloys to the steel industry. Millbank also owns the Twin Sisters Olivine mine, the largest Olivine mine in the world and the only one in North America. Olivine has become increasing sought after in recent years as academic researchers have proven it can absorb atmospheric carbon dioxide. Glen continues to reside in Kelowna and works remotely for the corporate group. glen@glenjackson.ca
LaChaine Des Rotisseurs Val D’Okanagan is inviting you to the inaugural “En Premiere” where they feature 14 wineries showcasing their newest release, new tiers, brands and limited supply wines, all pair with delicious bites. Each paring is curated by the winery and restaurant team. You can be the judge and select your favorite pairing for the winning team. Proceeds from the event support young chefs and sommeliers for international competitions. You can meet the Canada’s Top Young Sommelier, Max Brayer, from Kelowna who recently won the National Young Sommelier Championship and will represent Canada in Lisbon, Portugal this October at the International Young Sommelier Competition. Live Music by James Hay Blues Band. Join them on Thursday, April 18th, at the Laurel Packing House from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Book now for the limited time offering of a 15% discount. Tickets $125.00. Dress Code is Casual business Chic. https://www.
The Federal Minister of Employment and social Development Canada has announced this year’s recipients of Canada’s Volunteer Awards. The awards recognize community leaders, non-for-profit organizations, social enterprises and businesses who have made a significant contribution to improving the lives of others. Congratulations to Norm Crerar, Director of the British Columbia Dragoons Regimental Council Society who was awarded Canada’s Volunteer Award for Community Leader, British Columbia and the North. Norm has been a dedicated volunteer to the Regiment and the Okanagan Tattoo. He resides in Vernon.
Let’s help out our neighbour to reopen their arena and curling rink. Enderby’s ice system failed in January and needs major repairs. Enderby is one of the Top 4 communities in Canada for Kraft Hockeyville, Vote Enderby on March 29th starting at 6:00 a.m. to March 30th at 2:00 p.m. Vote at www.krafthockeyville.ca.
Chefs in the Classroom is a grade 2/3 cooking program that is seeking volunteers. The program is eight weeks long and are on Monday mornings from 9:00 a.m. until noon. There is a virtual orientation coming up on April 2 at 6:00 p.m. If you can help this wonderful program contact Chef Terry Port at volunteers@chefintheclassroom.
Birthdays of the week –Happy 90th Pat Moxness (Mar. 26); Happy 85th Ian Sisett (Mar. 20); Happy 65th Anne Millsap (Mar. 26); Happy 40th Chris Neves (Mar. 21); Susan Feng (Mar. 20); Karen Beaubier (Mar. 20); Kent Molgat (Mar. 20); Matthew Jensen (Mar. 21); Richard Trager (Mar. 22); Tracy Renner (Mar. 22); Ivy Cutting (Mar. 23); Whit Penner (Mar. 23); Sandy Turk (Mar.23); Natasha Frappier (Mar. 23); Dale Safinuk (Mar. 23); Les Bellamy (Mar. 23); Jock Tyre (Mar. 24); Ryan Donn (Mar. 24); Rick Jaeger (Mar. 24); Jay Blackford (Mar. 25); Normie Wylie (Mar. 25); Paul Moxness (Mar. 26); Lark Willms (Mar. 26); IN MEMORY of Garry Benson (Mar. 19).
Maxine DeHart is a Kelowna City Councillor and local hotelier. Phone her at 250-979-4546 or 250-862-7662. E-mail max@maxinedehart.ca
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