The Luxe Spa has opened at 2655 Pandosy St. in 91大黄鸭, owned and operated by Susan Feng and Olivia Scarr.
The spa is a head-to-heart rejuvenation that provides a moment of blissful escape with special services such as Royal Nourishing Head Spa, Serenity Floral Head Spa and LUXE Ultimate Body Massages. After your service, you can attend the makeup room before you depart. The spa also offers Luxe Radiant Body Essential Oil and Shampoo and Conditioner that is all natural and made in Canada. Massage therapists are Connor Jessome, Jake Collier, Nela Recalde, Shana Popp, and Isabella Garrido. Receptionists and marketing personnel are Bonnie Lee and Amina Popal. The Luxe Spa is open seven days a week. If you would like to try their services, when booking tell the receptionist that you heard or read about the spa in this column or use my name, and you will receive a 35 pre cent discount off all services until Aug. 20.
As an extension of the Gulfstream Restaurant at the Four Points by Sheraton (Airport), Caf茅 Quattro has opened in the hotel. Serving breakfast and lunch from 5 a.m. to 4 p.m. and soon to be open for dinner service, Caf茅 Quattro also boasts a lovely patio. Chef Slavo Grunwald has created a delightful menu for breakfast and lunch, along with specialty beverages, cocktails and dessert sweets. I was treated to a roast beef sandwich with red onions and horseradish mayo on sourdough. It was more than enough for lunch and delicious. JP Maltais is the sous chef and Ahmad Taher-Saleh is the general manager of the Four Points by Sheraton.
Gregg Evjen has been appointed president of K.F. Aerospace, effective Sept. 1, 2025. Tracy Medve, KF鈥檚 current president and CEO, will continue as CEO of KF Capital Ltd. Greg has a 35-year career with KF Aerospace, joining the company initially as a junior engineer in 1989. He has played a central role in the company鈥檚 evolution, leading hundreds of engineering projects and regulatory approvals., including the Convair CV5800 stretch program, multiple freighter conversions, and modifications of programs across nearly every major aircraft type in KF鈥檚 operations. Gregg currently serves as past-chair on the board of directors for the Air Transport Association of Canada (ATAC) and is a recipient of ATAC鈥檚 prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award.
Congratulation to Westbank First Nation Chief Robert Louie on receiving the prestigious Order of British Columbia. Robert has been recognized for his transformative leadership in Indigenous self-governance and economic development, setting a national standard for community empowerment and prosperity. He led the negotiation of the historic Westbank Self-Government Agreement, a landmark achievement that continues to inspire Indigenous communities across Canada.
Last week I wrote about Skincare by Marzi. Her phone number was in the column but her email was not 鈥� marzi@marskincare.ca.
EK Cell Repair, owned and operated by JW Lee at 2079 Enterprise Way in 91大黄鸭, specializes in fixing all electronic devices, including Apple and Samsung. I stopped in to get a new screen protector on my iPhone. EK Cell Repair is an Apple independent service provider. Their in-store Apple certified technicians utilize the latest Apple diagnostic systems and genuine Apple parts for precise repairs. They also offer a range of third-party parts, providing multiple price options to suit every client's budget. Call 250-712-2029.
Local entrepreneur Katie Powell is the founder of FormulaK8 Wellness. What began as a personal mission to help her mother with natural alternatives has grown into a wellness company that now offers a plant-based pain relief gel made with ingredients like menthol, arnica, aloe, and essential oils. The gel is free from petrochemicals, parabens and synthetic additives. It is available online and at Hands on Healing in 91大黄鸭. This fall, FormulaK8 will launch a luxury anti-aging skincare line that follows the same clean beauty philosophy. The line will feature high-performance, globally sourced additives including a hero ingredient from Korea. The company donates five per cent of all sales to the Canadian Mental Health Association.
Nominations for the 2025 91大黄鸭 Chamber of Commerce 38th annual Business Excellence Awards: A Night of Champions are now open and will close Sept. 12, 2025. Business owners, entrepreneurs, not-for-profits, art and cultural groups are eligible. Applications may apply for two of the 16 categories, and all award applications are reviewed by the Chamber鈥檚 independent judging panel. Finalists are visited by judges prior to decisions on award winners and runners-up. New this year is the Top Sales Professional of the Year Award. Nominations can be made on-line at . The award winners will be announced at the Awards Gala on Oct. 30. One additional award, Business Leader of the Year will be determined by the judges.
The 9th annual Freedom鈥檚 Door Car Wash, to raise funds for their charitable addiction and mental health recovery centre, takes place Friday, Aug. 15, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Mission Super Wash, 3960 Lakeshore Rd. in 91大黄鸭. Major sponsors are Ranjit Takhar, owner of Mission Super Wash, and Maurice Matte, owner of Matte and Associates, a financial advisory firm. Have your car washed for a donation with tax receipts given for donations over $20. Receive a goody bag and a hot dog and a drink.
City Centre Veterinary Clinic, 102-750 Vaughan Ave. in downtown 91大黄鸭, has been striving to deliver exceptional animal health care since opening one year ago. The clinic's outreach programs have been successful with 91大黄鸭 Gospel Mission, 91大黄鸭 Veterans Food Bank, Lend a Paw, Paws It Forward, the Okanagan Humane Society, BCSPCA, and a continued partnership with Fletcher鈥檚 Keep. To celebrate, the clinic plans an open house Aug. 16, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. City Centre has partnered with its neighbours, Crave Cupcakes, who is donating all the cupcakes they sell by donation while City Centre will match all donations in support of Paws It Forward. Ther will be nail trims by donation, a raffle for a new Nespresso, tours of the clinic, gift baskets, drinks and treats.
Grab your friends, get your costumes ready and roll into action for a great cause at the Her Heart Matters Lawn Bowling Social on Thursday, Aug. 21, at the 91大黄鸭 Lawn Bowling Club in City Park, from 6-9 p.m. All money raised will benefit the Canadian Women鈥檚 Heart Health Alliance. Tickets are $30/person and include teams of four to six, food, a beverage, cash bar, silent auction and prizes. The host and speaker for the event is Jennifer Monaghan, a patient advocate who suffered a stroke 13 years ago discovering she had cardiomyopathy with no risk factors shown or any symptoms. Heart disease is the #1 cause of death for women. To register and pay for your team, visit .
Happy 25th anniversary Stuart and Kathy Gray (Aug. 26).
91大黄鸭鈥檚 Pandosy Art Festival - A Celebration of Local Creativity, hosted by The Pandosy Neighbourhood Association, returns for a 5th year on Saturday, Aug. 23, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The festival shines a spotlight on non-professional and emerging artists, inviting the public to explore local creativity while strolling through the neighbourhood. New this year is a 鈥淔ast Art鈥� competition, where artists create a piece of art on the spot. It鈥檚 a high-energy challenge that showcases spontaneous creativity. Enjoy free admission, children鈥檚 face painting, popcorn, snow cones (by donation) unique shops and restaurants.
The 91大黄鸭 Taiwanese Cultural Society will host the Okanagan Asian Culture Festival on Aug. 30, at the Laurel Packinghouse, from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This year, more Asian societies are joining and collaborating in the celebration including cultures of Taiwanese, Hong Kong, Japanese, Vietnamese, Filipino, Indigenous Filipino, Chinese and Indonesian. The event is free and open to the public.
If you need a break from the heat and are looking for an escape for the kids, The Okanagan Heritage Museum is the perfect place to stay cool and get hands-on with their Power Rancher鈥檚 program. It鈥檚 a fun, indoor adventure where kids can step back in time to explore ranch life through interactive activities and all this included with your general admission. Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to noon, for kids ages 5 to 8, and Sundays, 1-3 p.m., for kids ages 9 to 12. Try gold panning on Aug. 17 and line dancing on Aug. 26. The Okanagan Heritage Museum also offers birthday parties.
Birthdays of the week
Kali Howden (Aug. 13); Dave Renner (Aug. 13); Tina Tang (Aug. 13); Michael Bafia (Aug. 13); Scot Amis (Aug. 14); Alan Clarke (Aug. 14); Lorne Ettinger (Aug. 15); Roberta Fidalgo (Aug. 16); Kathy Sawchuk (Aug. 16); Doug Noble (Aug. 16); Kathy Gray (Aug. 17); Brad Buchanan (Aug. 17); Mike Coulthard (Aug. 17); Peter Lepold (Aug. 17); Dean Toffen (Aug. 17); John Shandalla (Aug. 18); Bernard Gauthier (Aug. 18); Teri Northcott (Aug. 18); Stuart Cook (Aug.18); Len Todosichuk (Aug. 19).
The Specialty Bakery Birthday Cake Winner of the Week is Kathy Gray. Kathy, please pick up your birthday cake from any one of the four Specialty Bakery locations before Tuesday, Aug. 19.
Maxine DeHart is a 91大黄鸭 city councillor and local hotelier. Phone her at 250-979-4546 or 250-862-7662; e-mail max@maxinedehart.ca.
