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Only 20 private residences across six storeys, with ten homes having access to their own entrance and elevator, 450 PARC’s unique design ensures the utmost privacy and peace of mind. With no rentals and price points starting over $1-million, relax knowing you’ve invested in the best luxury and location in the Okanagan Valley.

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Central Okanagan A-LIST winners announced!

Roxanne Mackintosh Black Press Media / Kelowna Capital News

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A huge thank you to our wonderful community for supporting Strut Footwear and so many other local businesses! We appreciate you and could not do this without you! Come on in and see us and let us help you find your new favorite pair of shoes.

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At Black Press Media, we love the Central Okanagan, and we invited our audience to show their love too!

Over a two-month period, we encouraged our social media, online and print audiences to vote in our Central Okanagan A-List – and we were overwhelmed by the response. Our readers took the time to answer our very detailed survey – and the results are in!

This labour of love is made so much better by the involvement of our audience. This is a huge project – made all the better by watching the nominations come in at a frantic pace. The businesses featured in this supplement have the loyalty of those customers who recognize what is great about their business – and we are thrilled to be a part of the process.

Thank you to those who nominated and voted in our second A-List publication – and CONGRATULATIONS to the winners in all categories!

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT ARTS COMPANY OR ORGANIZATION 1. Kelowna Art Gallery 2. Rotary Centre for the Arts 3. Bernie’s Super Club

EVENT OR FESTIVAL 1. Parks Alive 2. Okanagan Wine Festival 3. Kelowna - Dine Around 3. Tower Ranch Canada Day 3. Volim Valley Festival 3. Westside Daze

EVENT PLANNER / DESIGNER 1. White Orchid Wedding and Event Planning 2. Impact Events 3. Day By Knight Wedding and Events

EVENT RENTALS 1. Avalon Event Rentals 2. All Occasions Party & Event Rentals 3. Social Creations EventsWilma Millar

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LOCAL DRAG ARTIST

THEATRE GROUP

WEDDING VENUE

1. Freida Whales

1. Kelowna Community Theatre 2. Theatre Kelowna

1. Cedar Creek Winery

WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER / VIDEOGRAPHER

3. Hotel Eldorado at Eldorado Resort

MUSIC VENUE 1. Kelowna Community Theater 2. Broken Hearts Club 3. OK Corral

NIGHT CLUB 1. OK Corral 2. The Blue Gator 3. Runaways Lounge 3. Whiski-Jack’s Pub

1. Boketto Photography 1. Joelsview Photography

WEDDING PLANNER 1. Allyssa Simons - Endless Summer Events

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2. Summerhill Pyramid Winery

WINTER EVENT 1. Downtown Kelowna Light Up & Winter Street Market 2. Go By Bike 3. Sip with your Sweetheart

PHOTOGRAPHER 1. Wax Pencil Imagery 2. Joelsview Photography

PLACE FOR A KIDS BIRTHDAY PARTY 1. Scandia 2. Capri Bowling 2. Just 4 Fun Indoor Play Center 2. McCurdy Bowling

PLACE TO GET MARRIED

1. Patricia Dalgleish 2. Austin Sawchuk 3. Scotty Berg

1. Cedar Creek Winery 2. Mission Hill Winery 2. Summerhill Pyramid Winery

LOCAL BAND

SUMMER EVENT

1. The Raz 2. Bush Party 2. Proper Man

1. Canada Day 2. Westside Daze 3. Kelowna Farmers’ Market

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AUTO SERVICE / REPAIR 1. Master Glass Auto Glass 2. Tops Auto 3. Kelowna Ford Lincoln

AUTOBODY SHOP

CAR WASH

PLACE TO BUY / SERVICE AN RV

1. CSN Collision 2. Mark V Auto Body Ltd. 3. Craftsman Collision

1. Skogies

AUTOMOTIVE DETAILING

1. OK Tire Rutland

1. Big Deal Detailing 2. D1 DETAILING

NEW CAR DEALERSHIP

1. Fraserway RV

MUFFLER AND BRAKE SHOP

1. Voyager RV 3. Kelowna RVs

1. Kelowna Ford Lincoln 2. Bannister GM 3. Orchard Ford

OIL CHANGE 1. Kelowna Ford Lincoln 2. Great Canadian Oil Change West Kelowna 3. BCAA 3. OK Tire West Kelowna

PLACE TO BUY MOTORCYCLE / ATV 1. Kelowna Harley-Davidson (Gasoline Alley)

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TIRE SHOP 1. Costco 2. OK Tire Rutland 3. OK Tire 1. Kelowna Ford Lincoln

1. Dockside Marine

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1. Kelowna Ford Lincoln 2. Okanagan Engine & Auto Pro 3. Bannister

TRUCK DEALERSHIP

PLACE TO BUY / SERVICE A BOAT

This summer discover your inner super powers with Greatway Martial Arts’ Champion day camps!

PLACE TO SERVICE YOUR VEHICLE

USED CAR DEALERSHIP 1. West K Truck & Auto Sales 2. GO Auto Kelowna 3. KOT Auto Group

THANK YOU for voting for me as one of the best Notaries in the Central Okanagan!

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BEAUTY

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AESTHETIC CLINIC

EYEBROW

MAKEUP ARTIST

SPA

1. Neo’s MedSpa and Training Institute 2. Lakeshore Vein & Aesthetics Clinic 3. The De Pieri Clinic

1. Lash Class Heather Gillette

1. Blank Canvas - Becca Lafleur

1. Beyond Wrapture

HAIR SALON

MANICURE OR PEDICURE SALON

BARBER 1. Great Clips 2. Margarets Hair 2. SIR Barber Shop

DAY SPA 1. Beyond Wrapture

1. Opus Salon 2. Is. Salon 3. First Choice Haircutters

HAIRSTYLIST

Lake Country’s destination for sunglasses

TANNING SALON

1. Sunny Nails 2. V Nails

1. Tropical Beaches

PLACE TO GET A TATTOO

1. Bertram Tattoo

1. Haven Tattoo

1. Andrina Kopp 2. The Bay 3. Jessica Jan

2. Bellevue Day Spa

TATTOO / PIERCING 2. Luar Body Piercing

1. Pitch Black Tattoo

WAXING SALON

1. Rocky Mountain Tattoo

1. Very Best Me Esthetics

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Thank you for voting us one of your best Eye Clinics!

New patients welcome!

Proudly serving Lake Country for over 25 years.

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Central Okanagan housing market starting to pick up Gary Barnes Kelowna Capital News

After a slow start at the beginning of the year, the residential real estate market in the Okanagan is springing forward.

According to the Association of Interior Realtors, 1,207 residential unit sales were recorded across the region in March.

Although that represents a more than 37 per cent decrease in sales compared to the same month last year, On average, units in all housing categories took less than 60 days to sell. (Sean Kilpatrick/THE CANADIAN PRESS) sales are up from February’s 831 unit performance.

“The upwards movement in sales Cruickshank. “The spring months apartment in April 2023 was $1,795. $2,375, which was up eight per cent activity compared to the previous usually witness a surge in market That is a seven per cent decrease from from April 2022. Studio apartments month is showing signs that market activity.” the same month last year. saw a 55 per cent increase year-overactivity is on its way to recovering from The benchmark price for single- A two-bedroom unit was listed at year with a median rent of $1,550. the previous month’s slump, while still family homes in the Central Okanagan maintaining healthy market activity,” saw a decrease in a year-wover-year says Lyndi Cruickshank, association comparison coming in at $1,001,500.

Thank you for voting OKGN Market in the president.

Townhouse and condo sales for New Business Category!

There were 2,442 new residential March in the Central Okanagan were listings last month, compared with 58 and 130 units respectively, with the 1,579 in Feb. benchmark price for a townhouse at The South Okanagan saw the $703,200 and $492,600 for a condo.

LIST highest percentage increase in active On average, units in all housing WINNER listings, at 80 per cent, compared to categories took less than 60 days to sell. the same month in 2022.

There was also a slight decrease in “This is the highest volume of year-over-year market rental prices new listings we’ve had for some time in Kelowna. According to rental now, indicating that we are heading marketplace website Zumper, the in a positive direction,” added average rent for a one-bedroom

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FOOD & DRINK

BAKERY

BURGER

1. Bliss Bakery 2. Sandrine French Pastry 3. 350° Bakehouse & Cafe

1. Central Kitchen & Bar 2. 19 Steakhouse & Grill 3. A&W

BEER AND WINE STORE

BUTCHER

1. Wine and Beyond 2. Turtle Bay Crossing 3. Cask & Barrel Liquor Store

1. Dyna’s Meats

BREAKFAST/ BRUNCH 1. Cora’s 2. The Train Station Pub 3. Hotel Eldorado at Eldorado Resort

BREWERY 1. Barn Owl Brewery 2. The Hatching Post 3. Rustic Reel Brewing

BUDGET-FRIENDLY RESTAURANT 1. Pepperpot Grill 2. Denny’s 3. Tim Hortons

1. Illichmans

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COFFEE HOUSE (LOCAL)

JAPANESE

1. Black Phoenix Tea Room 2. Bright Jenny Coffee 3. Pulp Fiction Coffee House

1. Tokyo 1 2. Bluetail 3. Ozeki

DESSERT

LOCAL CHEF

1. Karat Chocolate & Pastries 2. Bliss Bakery 3. Jaide & Joel’s Baking Co.

1. Bikram Sandhu 2. Mark Filatow 3. James Holmes

DISTILLERY

LUNCH

1. Forbidden Spirits 2. Urban Distillery 3. Okanagan Spirits

1. Pepperpot Grill 2. Brandt’s Creek Pub 3. Woodfire Bakery

FAMILY RESTAURANT

MEAL PREP

1. Cora 1. Spaghetti Factory 3. Montanas

1. Home For Dinner 2. Fresh Prep 3. Freshii

FINE DINING

MEDITERRANEAN RESTAURANT

1. T-Bones Fresh Meal Market 1. Old Vines Restaurant - West Kelowna 2. Waterfront Restaurant CHINESE 3. Angel Share 1. Dragon King Restaurant FOOD TRUCK 2. Tokyo 1 1. The Spot Food Truck 3. Asian Pear 2. YLW Tacos CIDERY 3. The CrAsian Food Truck 1. The View Winery FROZEN YOGURT 2. Upside Cidery 1. Sonic Wash Express 2. Truck 59 2. QB Gelato

COFFEE HOUSE (CHAIN) 1. Bean Scene 2. McDonald’s 2. Starbucks

FRUIT STAND 1. Don-O-Ray Farms 2. KLO Farm Market 3. Paynter’s Fruit Market

GELATO SHOP 1. Amore Mio Gelato 2. QB Gelato

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1. Yamas Restaurant 2. Opa! Souvlaki 3. Habibi Tapas Grill

MEXICAN 1. Two Brothers 2. Cantina del Centro 3. Hector’s Casa Kelowna

OUTDOOR PATIO 1. 19 Steakhouse & Grill 2. Red Bird Brewery 3. Central Kitchen & Bar

PIZZA 1. Papa John’s 2. DunnEnzies Pizza Co. 3. Buster’s Pizza & Donair

ICE CREAM

PLACE FOR HAPPY HOUR

1. Parlour Ice Cream Co. 2. Paynter’s Fruit Market 3. Moo-Lix Ice Cream Shop

1. Modest Butcher 2. Cactus Club 3. King Taps

INDIAN RESTAURANT

PUB

1. Chutney Cuisine of India 2. Everest Indian Restaurant 3. Dawett Fine Indian Cuisine

1. The Train Station Pub 2. Central Kitchen & Bar 3. Whiski-Jack’s Pub

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RESTAURANT WITH A VIEW 1. 19 Steakhouse & Grill 2. Earls Kitchen & Bar 3. Old Vines Restaurant

ROMANTIC RESTAURANT 1. Old Vines Restaurant 2. Waterfront Restaurant 3. Roma Nord

SANDWICH 1. Subway 2. Earl of Sandwich 3. Ferrara’s Italian Market 3. Mediterranean Market 3. Woodfire Bakery

SPORTS BAR

THAI RESTAURANT

WINGS

1. Dakoda’s Sports Bar & Grill

1. Zabb Thai

1. Dakoda’s Sports Bar & Grill

2. Mon-Thong Thai

2. Whiski-Jack’s Pub 3. Rusty’s Sports Lounge

3. Pandanus Thai Restaurant

1. Wings, Rutland 3. Tonics Pub & Grill

STEAK

VEGAN

1. The Keg

1. Frankie We Salute You

2. Modest Butcher

2. Naked Cafe

3. Montana’s BBQ & Bar

VEGETARIAN FARE

SUSHI

1. Frankie We Salute You

1. Bluetail

2. Naked Cafe

2. Momo Sushi

VIETNAMESE

3. Frankie We Salute You 3. Kimbap & Sushi

TAKE OUT

1. Bamboo Chopsticks

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SEAFOOD

1. Bin 4 Burger Lounge

1. CedarCreek Estate Winery

1. Shady Rest Fish & Chips 2. West Coast Grill

2. A&W

2. Quail’s Gate Winery

2. Chopped Leaf 2. Zabb Thai

3. Summerhill Pyramid Winery

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Kelowna has the 2nd largest pickleball club in B.C. (Unsplash)

More space needed for pickleball in Kelowna these additions, supply of courts will still not meet current user needs,” reads Kelowna Capital News a planning document on council’s More than 100 people are on the agenda. waiting list to gain membership to With 600 members, Kelowna has the Pickleball Kelowna, and city staff are second-largest pickleball club in B.C. looking at ways to combat that issue Membership last season sold out in 15 in the future. minutes. Okanagan Mission Tennis, A Long-term Parks Planning which boasts around 400 members, Initiative is to be presented to city is already sold out for 2023. council at the April 17 regular meeting, Looking to the future, the initiative’s outlining the rapid growth of racquet goals consist of more opportunities sports locally, and the need for more to host racquet sport tournaments, courts in the future. athlete development, and improved In 2015, city staff created the wait times.

Kelowna Tennis Strategy, which “It is of note, that Kelowna has read that there was to be one public lost provincial and national hosting tennis court per 4,180 population to opportunities as the city does not accommodate players. Currently, there meet the minimal numbers of sport are 26 city tennis courts in Kelowna, courts to be considered for further 12 pickleball courts, one club-operated pickleball and tennis tournaments,” facility and one private facility. reads the document. “Others in the Under the new initiative, nine more valley have been quick to capitalize on pickleball courts are set to open this the opportunity to host these types of season along with three new tennis sporting events.” More ‘satellite hubs’ courts, located at Glenmore Recreation are also being considered across the Park and DeHart Community Park. city, defined as facilities that offer More opportunity for indoor play more court hours, but may have fewer is also being looked into. “Even with amenities than those at feature courts.

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HEALTH & FITNESS

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ACUPUNCTURIST

EYE CLINIC

MEDICAL OFFICE

PHYSIOTHERAPIST

1. Okanagan Acupuncture 2. Deborah Gray Acupuncture 2. Foundation Chiro & Physio

1. Tutt Street Optometry Clinic 2. Strain & Co. 3. Dr Karla Reimer 3. Rutland Optometry

1. Capri Medical Centre Family Practice 2. Dr. Sandy Crocker, Dr. Peter Mitchell and Associates 3. Dr Prozeky

1. Michelle Campbell 2. Steve Sasyniuk 3. Aaron Finn

FITNESS/ GYM

NATUROPATH

1. Kris Mallette

1. H20 1. Planet Fitness 1. YMCA Downtown 2. Great Way Martial Arts

1. Dr. Rachelle Peltier 2. Chelsea Gronick 2. Dr. Michael Henry

SPORTS TEAM

BARBER SHOP 1. Eddy’s 2. SIR Barber Shop 3. Hair by Denis

CHIROPRACTOR 1. Todd Penner 2. Active Care - Dr. Blouin 3. Dr. Anderson

DENTAL OFFICE 1. Carrington Dental 2. Glenmore Dental 2. Kelowna Dental Centre

DENTIST 1. Okanagan Dentistry 2. Dr. Ersilia Coccaro Glenmore Dental 2. Kelowna Dental Centre

DENTURIST 1. Jason Kasper (Kasper Denture) 1. Shore Dental Centre

GYM

SPORTS COACH

1. Westside Warriors 2. Kelowna Rockets 3. Okanagan Sun

OPTOMETRIST

SPORTS VENUE

HEARING AID STORE

1. FYidoctors 2. Lenscrafters 3. Strawn & Co 3. Tutt Street Optometry Clinic 3. Lake Country Optometry

1. NexGen Hearing 2. Amplifon Hearing Clinic

PERSONAL TRAINER / COACH

YOGA INSTRUCTOR

LOCAL ATHLETE

1. Maria H20 Fitness 2. Tracy Steen Move Daily Fitness 3. Kirsten Mark Women Who Win

1. H20 Fitness 2. YMCA Downtown 3. Planet Fitness 3. YMCA

1. Kelsey Serwa

MASSAGE 1. Dawn Maxner 2. Westside Therapeutic Massage 3. Becks Den 3. Embody Massage 3. Okanagan Integrative Health

1. Prospera Place 2. Mt Boucherie Pick

THERAPIST 1. Shannon Born from IH 1. Anyone at Bliss Yoga Lounge 2. Lindsay Crosby 3. Aleena McKinnon

YOGA STUDIO

PHARMACY

1. Oxygen Yoga 2. Buddha Beats Yoga 1. London Drugs 3. Bliss Yoga Lounge 2. Pharmasave 3. Shoppers Drug Mart Plaza 33 3. Our Yoga Space

LEISURE PARK

PLACE FOR A FIRST DATE

PLACE TO WALK YOUR DOG

1. Mission Creek Regional Park 2. Blair Pond 3. Rose Valley Regional Park

1. Kelowna City Park 2. Scandia 3. Bernie’s Supper Club

1. Gellatly Beach Walkway 2. Mission Creek Regional Park 3. Knox Mountain Park 3. Peachland Centennial Boardwalk

Thank you to my clients, for your faith and loyalty over the years, and for voting me into the Top 3 in this year’s Okanagan A-List in the category of Accountant!

Sincerely, LIST WINNER

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The crowd at Kelowna’s third Denim On The Diamond music festival on Oct. 2, 2021.

(Aaron Hemens/ Capital News)

Mark your calendar: Many can’t miss event coming to Kelowna 30 breweries and cideries will have are expected to be announced. of the group Swollen Members, the vendors around the park for people 47-year-old is hitting the stage at Red Kelowna Capital News to try their products. Live music and To celebrate the end of summer, Bird Brewing with Dow Jones and food trucks will also be on display head to the ball park with your best Robbie G. With a classic warm Okanagan throughout the day. jean shorts as Denim on the Diamond summer on the horizon, full crowds is back on September long weekend. Are you ready to laugh Kelowna? are expected at the a of events coming Fast forward to August, classic rock On Sept. 1 and 2, 11 different musical Because comedian Jimmy Carr is to Kelowna this year. fans get ready, as Rock The Lake is back. acts are taking the stage at King coming to Prospera Place on Sunday, From Aug. 11 to 13, the parking lot at Stadium, led by Bruce Vine, Nate June 25.

Festival Circuit Prospera Place in downtown Kelowna Smith, Mackenzie Porter, and Josh His ‘Terribly Funny’ tour marks his Kelowna and its list of festivals is will be filled as some amazing classic Ross. third time coming to Canada, after back for 2023! But before the music rock acts come to town. Headlining this taking part in the Just for Laughs tours get-togethers, Kelowna Beer Festival year is Burton Cummings, Collective Concerts in 2016 and 2018. is happening at Kelowna’s City Park Soul, and Everlast and additional acts Vancouver- based rapper Madchild on Sat., May 13. include Finger Eleven, Prism, Big is hitting the Kelowna brewery scene Want the Canada Day celebrations From 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., more than Wreck, and Bran Van 3000. More acts on Saturday, June 3. Also a member to continue after Canada Day?

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REAL ESTATE

LIST On Sunday, July 2, Canadian singer children’s activities. and songwriter Amanda Marshall is Some events will also take place at coming to Prospera Place. the Okanagan Heritage Museum.

The Toronto, Ontario native is bringing ‘The Heavy Lifting Tour’ to Celebrate Canada Day in Kelowna Kelowna. with many events taking place downtown.

Head on down to Prospera Place More than 50 performances and on Thursday, July 20 to see some of celebrations will take place throughout the best Canadian and International the day, followed by a fireworks show bull riders take a ride on some of the to end the night in front of Waterfront angriest bulls in Western Canada as Park and Tugboat Bay Beach.

PBR Canada’s Elite Cup Series comes to town for the second straight year.

Interested in a challenge? On July 15, Canada’s largest and longest running Some more classic rock is coming open water swim is taking place in to town as The Doobie Brothers Okanagan Lake. are rocking the Prospera Place stage Swim Across the Lake is a swimming on Friday, Oct. 27. It is their 50th race that’s more than two kilometres anniversary tour. long.

Community Events Do you love our city? Head Shine bright from June 5 to 11 as it’s downtown to celebrate our community Kelowna Pride Week. at Kelowna Made on Aug. 26.

DEVELOPER

REALTOR

1. Blenk Developments/ Wilden 2. Vineyard Developments 3. Tallus Development

1. Darcy Nyrose 2. Todd Loeppky 3. Susan Dolan

REALTOR TEAM

NEW HOME BUILDER 1. Impact Builders Inc. 2. Liv Custom Homes 3. Brightshore Developments

1. Nyrose & Associates 2. Experience Kelowna 3. Engel and Volkers

NEW REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT

RETIREMENT COMMUNITY

1. Edge View at Tallus Ridge 2. 450 PARC 3. The Peaks

1. Regency Retirement Resorts 2. Okanagan Chateau 2. Sage Creek Developments 2. The Dorchester

REAL ESTATE AGENCY 1. Remax West Kelowna 2. Engel and Volkers 3. EXP Realty

Many events will be taking place The one day event includes a pancake including a parade and festival. breakfast, sports demos, a sandcastle contest, live music, street dancing, and Put on by the Okanagan Wine more.

Festivals Society (OWFS), June 2-11 is the Okanagan Wine Festival, where Sports numerous wine-themed events are The Kelowna Falcons are back for available for people to find their perfect another season in the West Coast wine experience.

League (WCL).

They have put on a fall wine festival Their 2023 campaign starts on June 2 from Oct. 27-Nov. 5. in Portland and their home opener is on June 21 is National Indigenous June 6 when the Nanaimo Nightowls Peoples Day, to celebrate their heritage come to town. and contributions they’ve made to The regular season runs until Aug. 6 with playoffs to follow.

Canada.

A traditional feast at Ki-Low-Na Friendship Society’s Turtle Island All of this and much more is coming Festival as well as a mini powwow and to Kelowna in the coming months!

Thank You...

THANK YOU to the community for the continued support! We are proud to be part of the community for over 30 years.

for voting us as one of your favorite Arts Organizations in the Central Okanagan.

Your support means a lot to us, and we're excited to see you soon!

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SERVICES ACCOUNTANT

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CELL PHONE STORE/ PROVIDER

1. Mark Ostry 2. Lisa Houghton 2. Marty Clement

ACCOUNTING FIRM 1. MNP 2. Grant Thornton 3. Creekside Accounting 3. Houghton & Company

AT-HOME HEALTH CARE SERVICES 1. Reliable Wellness Services

BUSINESS WITH MOST HEART

1. Fido 2. Koodo 3. Virgin

ELECTRICIAN 1. Lakeshore Electric 2. Integral Energy 3. Barwil Electric & Tech

FINANCIAL INSTITUTION 1. Royal Bank of Canada 2. Interior Savings Credit Union 3. Valley First Credit Union

FINANCIAL PLANNER

HEATING, VENTILATION & AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC)

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1. Project Literacy Central Okanagan Society 2. BCSPCA 3. Mama for Mama’s

INTERIOR DESIGNER 1. Ginette Interiors 2. Gloss Design

IT SERVICES 1. Kelowna Software 2. Innov8 3. Simply Computing

CATERING COMPANY

WINNER

1. All About Details Cleaning 2. Maxi Maid

1. BCAA 2. Johnston Meier Insurance Agencies Group 3. Interior Savings Insurance

1. Mark O’Hara 2. Maurice Matte

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LOCAL CHARITY

INSURANCE AGENCY

1. 350° Degree Bakehouse & Cafe 2. Little Hobo Restaurant 3. Modern PurAir 3. Regency Retirement Resorts

1. Provisions Kitchen & Catering 2. Chez You 3. The Vegetarian Butcher

HOUSE CLEANER

GAS STATION

LANDSCAPER

1. Costco

1. Blair Mechanical 2. Okanagan Heating 3. Border Plumbing

HOME INSPECTOR 1. Trish Wise

HOME RENOVATIONS

1. Margaret Valley Landscaping 2. Alchemy Irrigation and Landscaping 3. Ground Control Landscaping

CONSIGNMENT FASHIONS AND ACCESSORIES GALORE 778-484-5070 130-1889 Springfield Rd www.jens14plus.com LIST FAVOURITE

LOCKSMITH 1. Lakeside Lock & Safe 2. Kurt’s Lock and Safe

MORTGAGE BROKER 1. Axiom Mortgage Solutions

MOVING COMPANY 1. Pack Rat Movers 2. Two Small Men

NEW BUSINESS UNDER 1 YEAR 1. OKGN Market 2. Just Peachy 3. Black Phoenix Tea Room

NOTARY

1. Pihl Law 2. FH&P 3. Doak Shirreff Lawyers LLP

1. Brendon Rothwell Notary Public 2. Nicholas Aubin Notary Corporation

1. Nancy Ling 1. Wesley Shields 3. Dan Hutchinson

JEN’S 14+

1. Scuka Construction 2. Arnold Construction

LAW FIRM

LAWYER

1. The Queen of Floors & More Inc. 2. ILS Homes 3. LUX Quality Homes

LOCAL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY

PAINTER 1. Platinum Painters 2. Eric’s Quality Painting

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SERVICES

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PET GROOMING 1. Kelowna Pet Resort 2. Wag in Wheel 3. Kira Hanne

PHONE REPAIR 1. Xpress - Phone & Laptop Repair

PLACE TO BUY INSURANCE 1. BCAA 2. Interior Savings Insurance 3. Johnston Meier Insurance Agencies Group 3. Matte and Associates

PLUMBING COMPANY

TAXI SERVICE

1. Dean and Daughter Plumbing 2. Christman Plumbing & Heating

1. Current Taxi 2. Mark the Taxi Guy, Peachland 3. Checkmate Cabs

PRIVATE SCHOOL 1. Aberdeen Hall Preparatory 1. South Kelowna Elementary 2. Bellevue Creek Elementary 2. Glenmore Elementary School

RESTORATION SERVICES 1. WinMar Restoration

ROOFING 1. Laing Roofing

SOFTWARE COMPANY 1. Kelowna Software 2. Simply Computing

TRAVEL AGENCY 1. Capri Travel 2. Expedia Cruiseships 3. Maritime Travel

VETERINARIAN 1. Dr Oz - Rose Valley Veterinary Hospital 2. Alpine Pet Hospital 3. Dr. Moira - Pawsitive Vet 3. Fairfield Animal Hospital 3. Mission creek Animal Hospital 3. Spall & Harvey Animal Hospital 3. West Kelowna Vet Hospital

WEB DESIGN COMPANY 1. Kelowna Software

Thank You Kelowna For voting us as one of the top three Hearing Clinics in Kelowna!

Call today to book your next appointment.

LIST WINNER

LIST WINNER

KELOWNA – SPALL PLAZA 100-1940 Harvey Avenue 1-888-739-5980 Colin VanBergen RAUD, RHIP Audiologist / Owner Operator Mention code: NSP-TY-KELCAP WorkSafe BC and other Provincial WCB Networks, VAC, MSDPR, and FNHA/NIHB accepted. Registered under the College of Speech and Hearing Health Professionals of BC.

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APPLIANCE STORE

COMPUTER STORE

FLOORING STORE

GIFT STORE

1. Sun City Appliances 2. Trail Appliances 3. Andre’s Electronics 3. Rona

1. Best Buy 1. Simply Computing

1. The Queen of Floors & More Inc. 2. Jordan’s Flooring 3. Kelowna Floors

1. Love for Kelowna / Tourism Kelowna

FLORIST

GROCERY STORE

BABY/CHILDRENS STORE 1. Once Upon a Child 2. Carter’s

BICYCLE SHOP 1. Cyclepath Kelowna 2. Lions Cyclery 3. Smith Creek Cycle

BOOKSTORE 1. Mosaic Books 2. Once Upon a Bookstore 3. Indigo Books & Music

CONSIGNMENT STORE 1. Second Tyme Around 2. Frock & Fellow 2. Jen’s 14+

ECO FRIENDLY STORE

1. Chickpeace Zero Waste FLOWER STORE Refillery 1. Save On Foods 2. FILL - Kelowna’s Refill Store 2. Habitat for Humanity ReStore 2. Costco 2. Floral Designs by Lee

ELECTRONICS STORE 1. Andre’s Electronics 2. HiFi Attic

CLOTHING STORE

EYEGLASS/VISION STORE

1. The Bay 2. Frock & Fellow 3. Winners

1. FYi doctors 2. VisionFirst Optometry 3. Rutland Optometry

Bliss Bakery.

A Unique Okanagan Experience.

Thank You Kelowna.

Locations Peachland Beach Ave + 13th West Kelowna Stevens Rd + Ross Kelowna Ellis St + Cawston www.blissbakery.ca

1. Lee Barber (Floral Designs by Lee) 2. FleuRich Creations

LIST WINNER

GARDEN/ GREENHOUSE STORE 1. The Greenery 2. Bylands Garden Centre 3. Dogwood Nursery 3. Rick’s Garden World 3. The Kelowna Flower Farm

2. Bylands Garden Centre 3. FILL - Kelowna’s Refill Store

1. Save On Foods 2. Freshco 2. Lakeview Market

HOME FURNISHING STORE 1. Scan Designs 2. Kondolas 3. La-Z-Boy

HOME IMPROVEMENT STORE 1. Home Depot 2. Rona

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SHOPPING

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JEWELRY

MATTRESS STORE

1. JK Schmidt Jewellers 2. Pandora 3. Funktional

1. Sleepy’s Bedroom Furniture 1. Buckerfield’s and Sleep Shop 2. Bosleys 2. Hometown Furniture 3. Home Alive 3. Sleep Country

LARGE RETAIL 1. Costco 2. Winners 3. Sysco Kelowna

MEN’S CLOTHING

LIGHTING STORE

PET STORE

SPORT / RECREATION STORE

PLACE TO BUY HEALTH FOODS/ VITAMINS

1. Kelowna Cycle 2. Cyclepath Kelowna 3. Lake Country Cycle

SPORTING GOODS 1. Fresh Air Experience 2. Play It Again Sports

3. The Bay

1. Natures Fare 2. Abaco Health 3. Costco

1. Robinson Lighting

OUTDOOR GEAR

POOL & SPA

LIQUOR STORE

1. MEC

1. BC Liquor Stores 2. Metro Liquor 3. Wine and Beyond

2. Sport Chek

1. Valley Pool & Spa 2. Aqua Friends Pool & Spa

1. MCC Thrift Shop 2. Second Tyme Around 3. Frock and Fellow

LOCAL SUBSCRIPTION BOX 1. Farmbound 2. Fortune Creek

1. Frock and Fellow 2. Landmark Clothiers

THRIFT STORE

3. Good 2 Go Co

SHOE STORE

WINDOW COVERING STORE

OUTDOOR/OUTFITTERS/ SPORTING GOOD STORE

1. Strut Shoes 2. Cadence Footwear

1. Budget Blinds

1. MEC

SMALL RETAIL

2. Great North Precision

1. Trulli Italian Supermercato 2. Picture Perfect 3. FILL - Kelowna’s Refill Store 3. Oh Baby

2. Over the Top Racks

WOMEN’S CLOTHING 1. Frakas 2. Frock and Fellow 3. Blue Sky Clothing 3. His & Hers Fashions 3. Winners

Thank you to the Central Okanagan for your support and voting us in Small Retail category!

LIST FAVOURITE

Custom Framing, Sid Dickens Tiles, Local Artwork

543 LAWRENCE AVE, DOWNTOWN KELOWNA • 250-763-6966 www.picture-perfect-kelowna.ca PICTUREPERFECTSALES@TELUS.NET • WWW.PICTURE-PERFECT-KELOWNA.CA HOURS: 10AM TO 5PM TUESDAY THRU SATURDAY

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Students pose with their meals prepped for the Central Okanagan Food Bank.

(Jacqueline Gelineau???/ Capital News)

Students cook meals for food bank The in-school kitchen gets busy each developing ‘food autonomy’, which and Magliocchi hopes to grow the Wednesday after the final bell for the is the ability to feed themselves. program and that more schools across Kelowna Capital News Kitchen Brigade culinary session.

The students in the program are the province join to create additional School may have been over for The Grade 6 to 12 competitive divided into groups who cook and opportunities for community the day but students at Canyon Falls educational program teaches students compete together. initiatives and competitions.

Middle School in Kelowna were the basics and eventually the flair of The ‘mini-chefs’ are currently The charity, La Tablée des Chefs’ cooking up a storm for those in need making healthy food. honing their skills for the upcoming mission is “to feed people in need of a hearty meal. and to develop culinary education Under Magliocchi’s guidance, the May 3, competition.

“My mini-chefs have been making students learn everything from kitchen The winner of the cooking for youth.” casseroles for the food bank. We safety to flavour profiles, plating and competition will get to represent After taking part in the program have made 40 casseroles that will be culinary techniques.

B.C. at the national competition in Magliocchi said, “Our students are donated to families in need,” said While practising for the upcoming Quebec. incredibly passionate about cooking, Chef Michael Magliocchi, the food Kitchen Brigade cooking competitions, Kitchen Brigades, run by La and they understand the impact that teacher at Canyon Falls. the students are simultaneously Table des Chefs, is completely free food can have on people’s lives.”

Jacqueline Gelineau

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We truly value and appreciate our Customers, we thank you for this acknowledgement of support and look forward to serving you and continuing with the quality, value and service you expect from us here at your Kelowna Freshco!

2339 Hwy 97, North Kelowna

250-860-4424

Congratulations to Rupinder Bhangu Rupinder filled out our survey and won a Classic Wine Tour for six with Cheers Okanagan Tours!

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TOURISM

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ADVENTURE TOURISM

KIDS ATTRACTION

1. ZipZone Peachland

1. Scandia

2. Myra Canyon Adventure Park 2. Don-O-Ray Farm Adventure

2. Gallery 421

BEACH

LOCAL ATTRACTION

1. Gyro Beach

1. Kelowna Art Gallery

2. Rotary Park

2. Geert Maas

3. Bertram Creek Regional Park

LOCAL LAKE

3. Hot Sands

1. Okanagan Lake

BREWERY

RESORT

1. BNA 2. Rustic Reel

1. Summerland Waterfront Resort

3. Barn Owl Brewery

1. The Cove

3. Copper Brewery 3. Unleashed Brewery

STAYCATION LOCATION

CAMPGROUND

1. The Shore

1. Bear Creek

2. Marriott Grand Okanagan Resort

CIDERY

3. Fairfield By Marriott

1. The View Winery & Vineyard

TOURIST SPOT

2. Upside Cidery

1. Knox

3. Truck 59

2. Kettle Valley Railway Trestles

DISTILLERY

3. Frind Winery

1. Forbidden Spirits

3. Myra Canyon

2. Urban Distillery

3. Off The Grid Organic Winery

3. Okanagan Spirits

GOLF COURSE 1. Harvest Golf Club 2. Mission Creek Golf Club 3. Black Mountain Golf Club

HIKING TRAIL

Susan Dolan

WINE TOUR COMPANY 1. Sip Happens 2. Cheers Okanagan Tours 3. Beach Bum Tours 3. MoJo Tours

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1. Kelowna Art Gallery

3. Myra Canyon Adventure Park

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ART GALLERY

1. Knox Mountain Park

3. Sign Tours

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2. Myra Canyon

3. Vivid Wine Tours

FAVOURITE FAVOURITE

3. Spion Kop Trail

WINERY

HOTEL

1. Crown & Thieves

1. Marriot Grand Okanagan Resort

2. Mission Hill Family Estate Winery

2. Ramada

3. Cedar Creek Estate Winery

3. Royal Anne Hotel

3. Dirty Laundry Winery

250-870-1560 susan@susandolan.ca @susansellskelowna

“Thank you so much Kelowna and all my wonderful clients! It is my pleasure to serve this community.”

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Kelowna Capital News

www.kelownacapnews.com

Thank you for voting for us in the Golf Course Category!

We look forward to seeing you this season.

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