Straight From DeHart - April 29, 2026

A new Jugo Juice has opened at 3326 Lakeshore Road in the Movala building. Owned and operated by Amrit and Pushpinder Dhoot, Jugo Juice offers great tasting, healthy, and accessible products. Menu items offered are Chia pudding in many flavors, with tropical protein being one of the favorites; protein parfaits, with mango coconut being a big hit; a good selection of classic smoothies, including fresh energy smoothies and protein smoothies; bubble tea and the best selection of fresh pressed juices. Server Kylie McCullough made me a fresh pressed juice of kale Aid, and it was delicious. Jugo Juice also offers a good selection of healthy, fresh, made-to-order wraps, of which their chicken avocado and turkey and bacon are the most popular, along with protein pancakes. There are several protein smoothie bowls, with the blue fuel protein a big seller. Soon to come are Jugo Juice salad bowls. Vegan and vegetarian options are available. To celebrate, they are hosting a grand opening on Friday, May 8th at 4:00 p.m. and invite the public to join them in their success. Open Monday to Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. www.jugojuice.com

In keeping with Lakeview Market’s tradition of sourcing local products, Floral Department Manager, Kathy Neufeld, is gearing up for another busy season. The popular Lakeview Market at 3033 Pandosy Street offers a variety of Kelowna based Sunshine Farms seeds and WestCoast sprouting seed mixes, BC grown herbs, vegetables, and flowers ready for your garden. Kathy supports local flower farm Darla Wiebe, Posies and Pedals. Their seasonal floral bouquets will be available for Mother’s Day. Kathy has extensive experience in the floral industry and is available to answer any questions you may have. Watch for her designs with Sweet Elegance Floral appearing on Netflix Series on Season 2 on Million Dollar Secret, which was filmed in Kelowna.

Shady Rest British Fish and Chips at 1359 Sutherland Avenue is celebrating their 80th Anniversary this year and are proud to share this meaningful milestone with the community. For eight decades, this local, longstanding business has served customers, built lasting relationships, and contributed to the local economy. Present owners Keri and Darran Cawood feel honoured to have been part of that history. The Cawood family has owned and operated the business for the past eight of those 80 years. In that time, they worked hard to uphold the values of quality, service, and community connection that has defined the business across generations. They have, over the years, employed many family members, with Shady Rest always at the heart of their family. As the Cawood’s reflect on this milestone, they were also facing a difficult and deeply personal decision. Their son, Alex, had planned to take over the business and continue its legacy. Tragically, he passed away unexpectedly two years ago. His loss has profoundly changed their path forward, and after much consideration, they have decided to offer the business, including the building for sale. The decision was not made lightly, and they hope to find new owners who will appreciate the history, relationships, and reputation that has been built over 80 years, and who will carry the business into its next chapter with care and dedication. They would like to extend their sincere gratitude to their customers, staff and community, both past and present, for their support throughout the years, and especially during their time as owners. kericawood@gmail.com

Happy 66th Anniversary Dave and Marj Roseberry (May 4).

Kelowna Industry and Trades Day (Formerly North End Community Day) is Saturday, May 2nd, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Bring the family to explore the businesses and community of Kelowna’s North End with family friendly activities. This event, organized by Bernie Ryan of FPS Fluid Power Solutions, is to raise money for JoeAnna’s House and to showcase the trades and promote the North end businesses as a place with good jobs and careers. This is a unique opportunity to see the inside of businesses that are not normally open to the public and to show children a possible future in trades and other careers. Let them try their hand in a mini excavator; crush stuff in the press, get their face painted, try out the indoor water park and watch the robotic welder in action. A few of the participants are FPS Fluid Power Solutions, Okanagan Street Food, Emil Anderson Group, Waterplay WEKID, Fripp Warehousing, Multi-Power Products, Urban Harvest Organic Delivery and Crown West Steel Fabricators. There will be members from the RCMP, COSAR, BCEHS and Okanagan Forest Task Force onsite. A minimum donation of $20.00 per family is appreciated. Check out www.makrgroup.com/kelowna-industry-trades-day/

Mission Village Health is a new modern multidisciplinary health clinic at 980 Frost Road. Owned and operated by Dr. Amit Chahal, DC, the clinic focuses on strictly evidence-based musculoskeletal care and active rehabilitation. They utilize advanced modalities, such as Class 4 laser and radial shockwave therapy, to help their patients move better and recover faster. Dr. Chahal prioritizes high-quality targeted clinical care rather than locking patients into long-term treatment plans. The grand opening of Mission Village Health is May 3rd from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., with a BBQ, festivities, including a free bloom bar, coffee, cookies, smoothies from Goods Health/Wellness, prize draws and promos from MYE Yoga/Pilates Studio. Janice Bealer is their physiotherapist, RMT’s are Michael Aheer and Mira Hariraj and May Shin is the Acupuncturist. On the opening day, meet Dr. Chahal, the RMT’s, physiotherapist and acupuncturist, and view the new space. Mission Village Health will be open to patients on May 4th. www.missionvillagehealth.ca

A major milestone for Kelowna’s history. The Kelowna & District Genealogical Society has now officially surpassed 25,000 entries and counting into the Central Okanagan Obituaries Database, from their very earliest record of Alexander Gammie (1904) to their most recent, Arnold Brown (2026). Since 2010 their dedicated team has been meticulously indexing and scanning records from local newspapers, funeral homes, websites and most recently from the historical newspapers at BC Regional Digitized History, to keep our community’s heritage alive. Start your free search today. Visit www.kdgs.ca to Search for Central Okanagan Obituary Records. Downloads are free for KDGS members and $10 for non-members.

Okanagan Woman Angel Funds (OKGN WMAN) has invested in Sonaro, a woman and diverse-led company that is revolutionizing stroke, risk assessment through AI-powered 3D ultrasound technology, made simple, dependable, and accessible, with no specialized operator expertise required. Sonaro’s software solution does not require a specialized sonographer or imaging expert to get high-quality results. Any healthcare professional can perform the exam in under a minute with a standard 2D probe they already own and the AI does the rest. It is low cost, fast, and brings accurate stroke risk assessment to settings that could never access it before. Karina Gasbarrino is the co-founder and CEO of Sonaro.

Friends of the South Slopes (FOSS) have several new announcements. Celebrating their 30th Anniversary on May 8th this year, they have expanded their Adopt-A-Trail program in Myra-Bellevue Park, opening 35 more trails. This spring, the Myra Canyon Explorer will be live on the KVR trestles and for the first time, visitors from around the world will have a digital guide on their phones to learn the history of the famous Myra Canyon stretch of the KVR. The guide will be available in five languages. A crew of ten was up on the KVR installing signs at points of interest, building a platform to view an incredible rock wall built over 100 years ago and cleaning up Ruth Station. The organization actively supports efforts to link trail systems from Mission Creek Greenway to Okanagan Mountain Park, creating a more cohesive and accessible network for resident and visitors. Hugh Culver is a Director of FOSS and Alan Milnes the Project Lead for the Myra Canyon Explorer. info@foss-kelowna.org

Around town….

Crime Stoppers is hosting the 10th Annual Community Shred Event on Saturday, May 2nd at the Regional District of Central Okanagan, 1450 KLO Road from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. or whenever the truck fills up. Suggested amount $10.00 per bankers box, maximum five boxes per household.

Steps for Life Kelowna is hosting a family-friendly 5-kilometrewalk open to anyone interested in health and safety at work on May 2nd, 2026, beginning at 10:00 a.m. at City Park. www.sgtepsforlife.ca. Funds raised support programs and services for those affected by workplace tragedies.

OC Cultivates returns to celebrate Okanagan Food, Wine, and Tourism on May 7th, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. bringing education, agriculture, and flavour together. Join them for a panel discussion featuring small, family-run wine producers, networking, interactive displays, and a Tasting Festival. For tickets at occultivates2026.eventbrite.ca

The free Inclusive Market Kelowna is Monday, May 11, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Rotary Centre for the Arts. This is the first of its kind, designed to highlight and support inclusive employment and entrepreneurship. The market will feature local vendors offering a variety of unique, locally made products in an inclusive environment. Everyone welcome. www.inclusivemarketkelowna.ca

Shoppers Drug Mart is hosting Beauty Mingle in support of the Shoppers Foundation for Women’s Mental Health on May 2nd, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tickets $10.00 with $5.00 donated to the Foundation and $5.00 redeemable toward a beauty purchase on May 2nd. Enjoy makeovers, skincare consultations, fragrance layering, and gift with purchase. Tickets are available the day before or at the store on May 2nd. The event is only at the Orchard Park location.

Birthdays of the week – Happy 70th Janice Appleton (May 2); Happy 70th Rob Brown (May 4); Lynn Tamaki (Apr. 29); Alison Love (Apr. 29); Dave MacLean (Apr. 29); Brett Kryskow (Apr. 29); John F. McCormack (Apr. 30); Marianne Dahl (Apr. 30); Sam Hill (May 1); Bev Vassos (May 1); Becky Marks (May 1); Harry Grossmith (May 1); Janice Appleton (May 2); Lake Country Mayor Blair Ireland (May 2); Gloria-Jean Seymour (May 2); George Patridge (May 3); Cathy Jennens (May 4); Dale Conway (May 4); Chris Cowan (May 4); Greg Evtushevski (May 4); Sharon Lighfoot (May 5); Dawn Fiacco (May 5); Heather Hobson Carter (May 5).

The Specialty Bakery Birthday Cake Winner of the Week is Dale Conway. Dale, please pick up your Birthday Cake from any one of the four Specialty Bakery locations by noon on Tuesday, May 5 /2025.

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