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CONTENTS COVER STORY
OUR COLUMNS
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Raghwa Gopal/ Accelerate Okanagan
The coolest gadgets
BUILDING INNOVATION
The Specter Journal
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FASHION & BEAUTY
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In Style!
Ladies - this one is for you!
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Puppy Love
The TOD Fall/ Winter Collection
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Eau de You!
New Fragrances
Be the Woman a Gentleman adores
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Naramata Heritage Inn
Upcoming events in the Okanagan
OUR SMILES
Tailgate Party
The Lady
In Concert
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Mission Hill Winery, Kelowna
Inspiration from Italy
Sheryl Crow Concert
OUR REVIEWS
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1987 Lamborghini LM002
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Mercedes-Benz EQC
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Genesis G80
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Yamaha ATVs
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The fastest eBikes
OUR PERSONALITIES
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Raghwa Gopal
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Christine Schreyer
Bella Italia
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The Food Movement
The Central Okanagan Food Bank
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Charity Run
The Okanagan Dream Rally
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CBD Oils Benefits
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Men Of Style
Find out what’s new and trendy!
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In Style!
Gentlemen - this one is for you!
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Protect your Eyes
Blue Light is hurting your eyes
Business Finders
Business value - What’s your guess?
HOME & DECOR
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The Ferrari 250 GTO
Inspiration from Italy
The Holy Grail
Bella Italia
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The Gentleman
They should have taught you this in school
CULINARY TREASURES
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Gearhead Gadgetry
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The Last Word Kyle Blanleil
OUR SPECIALS
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The App Store
Get the best from your phone
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Reverse Hair Loss with PRP
Iconic Cocktail: NY Sour
The Recipe
Fig & Prosciutto Flatbread
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The Tasting Note
Exploring the Wines of the Okanagan Valley
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PUBLISHER’S LETTER Goodbye, Summer ...
we literally haven’t seen a lof of you this year. With numerous fires burning in the valley, the surrounding areas and in the Western United States, the Okanagan once again endured another summer blanketed in smoke. The air quality at times was so bad, it led to an air quality index of 10 plus with 10 being the worst it can be. Several events got cancelled and tourists were re-thinking their plans. Visibility issues even caused some flight cancellations at the aiports. It was only towards the end of August when smoke conditions finally eased, but businesses stretching from Kamloops to Osoyoos reported lower numbers of visitors and said tourists were expressing concerns about the fires and smoke. According to Tourism Kelowna, plans to roll-out a strong fall advertising campaign were already underway, trying to strengthen Kelowna’s four-season destination appeal. And as part of the media, we will try our best to promote the beauty of the Okanagan Valley. In all seasons. Here’s to a strong Fall and Winter season!
Olaf Robrecht
Let’s have a quick look at what we have prepared for you in this edition. The Okanagan Technology Sector is growing at records speeds and has a huge impact on our economy in the valley. Kelowna is becoming a Canadian hub for the high-tech industry and Accelerate Okanagan is a leading business accelerator for tech companies in the startup or growing phases. We sat down with Raghwa Gopal, their Chief Executive Officer, to have a look at what we can expect for the future. We also looked into the best apps and found some pretty cool gadgets for you. But don’t worry there is a lot more for our not so tech-interested readers, including fashion, home decor, food .. and a pretty cool automotive special.
PUBLISHERS: OLAF ROBRECHT, ED KENNEDY
On the cover:
Raghwa Gopal Location: Innovation Centre Kelowna Photographer: Alisha Khan
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CONTRIBUTORS
Olaf Robrecht
An entrepreneur who is constantly on the lookout for new projects he is passionate about, Olaf always wanted to start a lifestyle magazine in the Okanagan Valley ... and finally did so in late 2010. His love of spirited automobiles resulted in the birth of Iconic Motoring magazine and he is working on another stylish publication for the Okanagan.
Dr. Christian Brix
Dr. Christian Brix is a Chiropractor, writer and entrepreneur living in and loving Kelowna. As co-owner of Brix Wellness Ltd., and CEO of Boned, A Broth Company Ltd., he has the opportunity to live his passion for health and wellness every day. Christian feels fortunate to live in the Okanagan, and uses any free time to take advantage of the amazing “wine, water, and winter” lifestyle the Okanagan allows.
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Deborah Lampitt
Deborah is the Program Manager at Kelowna’s Centre for Arts and Technology. A talented educator, journalist and media professional with expertise in the areas of fashion, music and lifestyle for print, internet and television, Deborah is our columnist for The Last Word.
Kristine Jones
Kristine writes her column between her kids figure skating, gymnastics, school activities and a full time job while juggling the hats of being mom, girlfriend, daughter, sister and bestest of friend! To be honest “From a thirties girl” is always my account of what is most prevalent in my world at time of deadline and with my vast network of friends and business associations from all walks of life.
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Sam Gillespie
Sam Gillespie and her mother Cheryll own the illustrious, award-winning Canadian based interior, fashion and life design firm Rock House Style. Renowned for its broad range of styles, global visionary points-of-view and luxuriously sophisticated and comfortable interiors, their fresh perspectives have created a sensational buzz in the world of ‘Fabulous Living.’
Steve MacNaull
Steve MacNaull is the business and wine reporter and columnist at Icon’s sister publications, The Kelowna Daily Courier and The Okanagan Weekend. For years he has followed and written about the incredible career trajectories of brotherand-sister dynamic duo Lane Merrifield Renee Merrifield Wasylyk and is delight to profile the pair with a what-makesthem-tick feature in this edition.
Dave Trifunov
David Trifunov is a Kelowna-based freelance writer and editor. His work has appeared in newspapers and websites across North America. As an author, he’s written three middle-grade books for teens. Visit davidtrifunov.ca.
Alisha Khan
A Vancouver born and raised turned Kelowna girl. A full time wedding and marketing photographer since 2013, Alisha got started in photographing life and people and has fallen in love with creating extraordinary images. Since then she has successfully ran her business in Wedding Photography along side working with small businesses in Marketing. A studied Graphic Design she combines her favorite hobbies into a creative company.
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BUILDING INNOVATION
RAGHWA GOPAL - THE OKANAGAN’S TECH PIONEER
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uccess has taken Accelerate Okanagan boss Raghwa Gopal to 70 countries around the world. When he sold his business in 2001, he could have retired to his native Fiji and sipped mai-tais on the beach for the rest of his life. But the 60-year-old computer engineer and entrepreneur admits that’s not his style. Besides, he said, why would anyone want to leave Kelowna?
“I’ve seen every continent except Antarctica,” said Gopal, Accelerate’s chief executive officer. “I’ve seen a lot of great places — amazing places — I’m telling you. But when I come back home, I say, ‘this
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is paradise.’” As CEO, Gopal has helped orchestrate Accelerate Okanagan’s growth into one of Canada’s most talked-about tech sectors. As of 2015, the industry employed more than 7,600 people and made an economic impact of $1.3 billion in the valley. Tech has brought in a much-sought after youth movement to the Okanagan, one of Canada’s most “senior” regions. Gopal said an estimated 52 per cent of Okanagan’s 7,600 “tech” workers are 35 or younger. While Okanagan College and UBC Okanagan once watched as two-thirds of its graduates left Kelowna, that figure has flipped, he said. Gopal said now two-thirds of graduates are staying here, lured by more affordable housing (compared to Vancouver), a balanced lifestyle and increasing job options. The Central Okanagan’s high-tech industry is amid a sustained growth stage “beyond the startline,” said Gopal. While five years ago everyone looked to Club Penguin as the industry standard, the Okanagan now has two dozen companies on the verge of that storied level. “There are between 15 and 25 companies like that, that nobody talks about,” he said. “If you take 20 companies at even 50 employees each, that’s a thousand employees, which is a great place to be.” He points to successes such as BananaTag, an email tracking firm that’s grown from two employees to 65 with a second office in Vancouver. Strawhouse Labs, a media capital agency, was ranked No. 1 on Canada’s 2017 Startup list. Data Nerds, Canscribe Career College and Curatio can boast equally impressive accolades. Gopal said he envisions Yeti Farm Creative as
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Kelowna’s next superstar. The computer animation firm has 75 animators on staff, recently inked a deal with California company Surprise Bag and could hire as many as 200 more people in the next three years. “Here there are some very genuine
companies that are growing, that started here and continue to grow and are becoming pretty significant.” Accelerate Okanagan takes pride in its role helping these firms advance, and Gopal said it’s companies that Fall 2018
have survived the startup phase where it can help most. When a company matures from a dozen employees to about 50, it needs to get serious about its approach. Accelerate Okanagan can assign one of its nine Entrepreneurs www.iconokanagan.com
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in Residence to work with a member company’s CEO or leadership team to ensure it grows in the right fashion. Gopal himself said he enjoys using his nearly 40 years of experience to help companies make good decisions. For companies in this stage, it’s less about technology and more about good business. You can’t just visit everyone’s desk to ensure they’re happy or productive anymore, Gopal said. “The tech part comes in at the early stage when they’re building,” said Gopal. “But once they’ve built something, it’s not about tech anymore. Now it’s about how do they grow the business.” Success is building success, but the Okanagan is still about five years away from remarkable change, he said. The way Gopal describes it, you could think of Kelowna’s tech sector
as a conveyor belt in a factory. Good companies are getting propelled along, but the key is to replace them with 25 more. It’s an assembly line, and Accelerate Okanagan is here to ensure nothing jams the machinery. “We’re not at a point where it’s sustainable yet,” he said. “My guess is, at the rate we’re going, we’ll definitely be there in the next five years, for sure. We still need to attract companies from outside. We still need to attract a lot of talent from outside. We need to continually feed that.” Gopal said he plans to keep his front-row seat on the action. He tried retirement once, and it didn’t work. With his son and daughter just beginning their careers, he doesn’t have any grandchildren to spoil, either.
Kelowna. While people were impressed by Kelowna, there were few other opportunities in the valley. It made Gopal realize growing the valley would help not only his business interests, but the region as a whole. “I made up my mind at the time that I’m going to get out into the community and I’m going to build a tech community. Having that ecosystem will help every other company and every other individual.” And, remember, there’s no place he’d rather be. “For a small community like this, we have the best of a lot of things.”
Besides, he’s still working on a passion project that started when he arrived in Canada 40 years ago. When he was helping Vadim Software — his first job — in the late 1970s, it was difficult to attract talent to
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THE INNOVATION CENTRE Building innovation through community The Innovation Centre is different from your usual office building. There are over fifty companies working in the Innovation Centre; everything from two-person start-ups to large *innovative* firms. The building came out of a desire to support the emerging technology sector in the Okanagan, *though now the focus is* that “tech” is not an isolated sector, but that technology is embedded in every sector in Canada; from marketing, to agriculture, to advanced manufacturing. The variety of companies in the building represents *the* variety of industries. What they have in common is that they are all using technology to find creative solutions to problems. The building is also home to many support services for those innovative companies. There are restaurants, a coffee shop, and a juicery to keep everyone fueled, a law firm that hosts free office hours for start-ups, a yoga studio, and a number of banks and credit unions providing funding opportunities. This is one thing that makes the Innovation Centre a great home to their companies. The next time you’re downtown, pop over to the Innovation Centre, located on the corner of Ellis & Doyle; enjoy a coffee, take in the architecture, ask for a tour, and enjoy the buzz of a community of creative and innovative minds at work.
ARTS IN THE ATRIUM PERFORMANCE SERIES Join the Innovation Centre team in their atrium every other Wednesday for lunchtime performances. ARTS ON THE WALL Every month They also feature a different Okanagan Artist on the walls of the atrium every month.
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01. THE SEGWAY DRIFT W1 Did you know Segway is making a pair of self-balancing roller shoes? The Segway Drift W1 e-Skates are lightweight, portable and extremely unique. According to Segway’s official site, each roller shoe weighs roughly 7.7lbs and can reach a maximum speed of 7.5 miles per hour. One charge will give the rider approximately 45 minutes of riding time. www.segway.com
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02. THE PEERLESS TRAKR PEN This Cross pen uses Bluetooth and Crowd Locate technology to keep people in touch with their faithful writing tools while on the move. If the pen falls from the pocket of a business suit or is left in a meeting on the other side of the world, the device can alert the owner to its last known location using the TrackR app. It can even help find your misplaced mobile phones. Press the button on the cap, and the pen alerts you to your device’s whereabouts, even when left in silent mode. www.cross.com
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03. THE FIRSTALERT ONELINK The first-ever smart smoke and carbon monoxide alarm with Alexa Voice Services enabled, so you can enjoy the full suite of features found on Amazon Echo. Ask Safe & Sound to play music or audiobooks, read you the news, control smart home devices, and more. onelink.firstalert.com 04. THE POCKETALK INTERPRETER POCKETALK TM is an ultra-compact “interpreter” device that allows you to talk without having to speak a foreign language. Bilingual communication is possible in 50 languages including English, Chinese, Korean, French, Thai, Vietnamese etc. www.pocketalk.net
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05. THE CANON EOS M100 With a 24.2 megapixel CMOS sensor and powerful DIGIC 7 processing, the EOS M100 Mirrorless Camera delivers brilliant images and detailed Full HD movies. The tilting touchscreen is great for selfies. www.canon.ca
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06. THE BOSE SLEEPBUDS The Bose In-Ear Noise-Masking Sleepbuds are designed to stay in place all night long. Offering relaxing audio sounds, you can use the earbuds to help you whisk away to sleep. Masking the sound around you, it plays audio to counter any noise. www.bose.com
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07. THE SONY GLASS SPEAKER Sony LSPX-S1 Glass Sound Speaker is a mixture of the old-style electric lamp and high-end wireless Bluetooth speaker. The top part is a LED lamp made of glass. The lamp glows when the music plays and it can even pulsate a little. The glass tube tweeter resonates clear high frequencies. www.sony.com
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08. THE J750 3D PRINTER If you always wanted a 3D printer, this is the one! The Stratasys J750 delivers unrivaled aesthetics to your brightest ideas and boldest ambitions with true, full-color capability, texture mapping and color gradients. 3D print prototypes that look, feel and operate like the finished products in multiple materials and colors without sacrificing time for intricacy and complexity. www.stratasys.com 09. THE ANKER POWERWAVE PAD The PowerWave Pad is a wireless charger designed for Apple’s iPhone X and iPhone 8 smartphones and charges at the Apple-specified 7.5watt spec. It can also charge at up to 10 watts, should you have a phone (like Samsung’s Galaxy S9) that supports a faster wireless charging speed. www.anker.com
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10. THE MULTI-PORT V2 The Satechi Aluminum Multi-Port Adapter V2 includes 4K HDMI, Ethernet, USB-C Pass-Through Charging, SD/Micro Card Reader and 3 USB 3.0 ports. Its portable design easily fits in your laptop bag, backpack or carry-on. The V2 does not require any software, drivers, or complicated installation process. www.satechi.net
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THE APP STORE GET THE BEST FROM YOUR PHONE
If you can’t remember the last time you downloaded a new app you loved, you’re long overdue for a home screen refresh. But with millions and millions of apps in the App Store, searching for the best apps is daunting. The app stores run by Google and Apple are sagging under the weight of hundreds of thousands of low-quality, derivative apps. And many new releases don’t get the attention they deserve if they get spotted at all. But all is not lost—put in the time and effort, and you can quickly bring to the surface the best titles for your devices. We spent some time trying to find some really useful apps for you. Whether it is for health and fitness, travel, food, or beauty, or any of our other categories - there are always dozens of apps available. We compiled the ones we think are the best into one list.
HEALTH & FITNESS
Curatio
MyFitnessPal
Couch to 5K
MapMyRun
Calm
It’s an all-in-one health resource that empowers you to be in control of your health. Join a community to get support, set goals, and track your health progress.
Probably one of the most popular apps downloaded – this one is a must-have for weight loss of you plan to do it counting calories.
Looking for a quick way to get to a 5K run? This one will get you there! Perfect for aspiring runners.
If you’re a runner, this is all the data you’ll need to stay on track and meet your goals.
Bedtime stories can be for adults too. This is a fantastic app for people who need to learn how to chillax more in life, or before bed.
MyDisney Experience
Hotwire
HomeAway
Airbnb
Expedia
Check out ride waittimes in real time, lookup show times, order food, and never get lost with access to park maps. Don’t go into the park without this one!
Super fun for the spontaneous person! Scoop up exclusive hotel deals, but you won’t know the name of the hotel you’re staying at until after you book.
Choose your location, narrow your preferences and immediately view cozy homes available for rent. The reviews are awesome to read too.
Over 4 million homes to choose from! Find the perfect vacation home for you!
Book it all! Flights, hotels, cars, packages… get last minute deals. Earn rewards points when you book through the app too.
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FOOD
Tasty
Skip the Dishes
Open Table
Yelp
Yummly
Mouth-watering photos, delicious ideas, and step-by-step cooking instructions with feedback from fellow users.
The ever-popular new way to chow down your fav meal without even leaving the house.
Restaurant reservations made easy! Check out restaurants, budget, and set a reservation time.
Enable your location and pull up everything from the closest coffee places, to hair salons, and restaurants! A quick way to know what is in the area.
Get lost in recipes. This app will make you hungry… enough said. Yum!
Wooden Block Puzzle
Wordscapes
Smule
An absolutely addictive game for people who loved Tetris as a kid.
Great brain workout! If you don’t read much but want to stay fresh, play this!
Closet karaoke fans… this is your app. You’ll spend hours belting out tunes… and recording them too!
ENTERTAINMENT & GAMES
Ticketmaster Everything in events. Super cool to just browse to see who is performing in what city and when!
Entertainment Tonight All the celeb gossip in one place. You’ll never miss a celebrity hookup or break-up again.
ENTERTAINMENT & GAMES
Heads Up!
Colorfy
Lumosity
Spotify
Calling all Ellen fans! EllenTube is where you’ll catch clips from shows you missed, and Heads Up! Is a party game that is perfect to play with your fellow pop culture friends!
Adult colouring is relaxing. Try this one next time you’re needing to zone out and focus on something other than life for a while.
Adventures in keeping your brain sharp! Memory, attention, problem solving, and math games that keep you on your toes… (and humbled).
Anything cool and viral on the Internet will end up on Reddit! Never a dull day on this one.
Choose the free version, or pay monthly to have all of your fav tunes at your fingertips.
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BEAUTY
Think Dirty
Sephora
Ipsy
Modiface
Shop Clean. The easiest way to learn about potentially toxic ingredients in your beauty products. It’s easy to understand and educates you on everything you need to know to shop clean.
Shop everything Sephora, take quizzes, snap & try products on. The Virtual Tutorials are also awesome… learn how to do that nighttime smoky eye the right way.
Beauty tips, DIY, cooking, fashion… Pinterest will fill you up with ideas on all topics. Scroll through photos for inspiration or clickthrough to a new site to explore.
Super cool if you’re interested in trying new products and not staying married to one brand! Sign-up and receive five new products every month for only $10.
ModiFace can be regarded as one of the best beauty apps - it lets you “try on” makeup from home ...
Wayfair
Flipp
Amazon
Etsy
Checkout51
Amazing selection, superb customer service and reasonable prices. The option of seeing furniture in real homes is also helpful.
Looking for a deal? Choose your fav stores and check out the flyers all in one app… even Andre’s Electronics is listed.
Not sure this one needs a description! Millions of products to choose from. Even if you choose not to order, the reviews are fantastic.
Shop for handmade one-of-a-kind items! Creative people love this app. You can shop, get inspired, and even sell your own goods.
Shop. Upload your receipts. Get cash back. It takes a few minutes to learn but once you get the hang of online couponing, you’ll love it!
Indigo
Joe Fresh
ShopStyle
IKEA
ShopSavvy
When a bricks and mortar bookstore is unavailable, Indigo does the app version right! Browse books, toys, fashion, and home accessories all from Indigo.
Not everyone wants to shop for a sweater while they are grocery shopping… try the app! And you can collect PC Optimum points on your purchases too!
The app that allows you to browse your favourite stores in one application but you place your order directly from the store the item is found at… yes, please!
The only experience this app is missing are the IKEA meatballs and mac n cheese! Save the trip across the Coquihalla this winter, order from your phone… (Maybe they’ll deliver meatballs, too?)
SHOPPING
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Scan products and find online and local stores providing those products. Additionally, ShopSavvy compares the prices, displays user reviews, and searches for deals and discounts.
AUTO & HOME
Paint Tester Never stress over paint colours again! Upload the image of the room you are painting and start playing with colour! Works great.
Handyman DIY The Home Depot
Realtor.ca
DriveTribe
All kinds of handy tips and tricks to help make home projects and repairs easier.
Shop online, view the flyer, apply for credit – there’s so much more on the app than in the stores. Check it out next time you’re in the mood to do a home project.
Whether you’re in the market for a new home or you’re just a nosy neighbour, this app is awesome and up to date.
Join the biggest car community on the planet for the latest news, best reviews, hottest videos, craziest games, toughest quizzes, and plenty more
Daily Courier & Penticton Herlad
TED
Reuters
TMZ
Get your local news, stories and community events!
Choose your interests and flip through curated articles from all over the globe.
Got 20 minutes? Open TED, choose a topic and speaker and then sit back and become educated and inspired.
Get news for your world. Reuters delivers breaking news, analysis and market data from the world’s most trusted news organization.
If you can’t live without a 24/7 feed of exclusives and breaking celebrity news ... then this one is for you.
NEWS & MEDIA
Born in Kelowna: The ‘Hi Jane’ App Riffing off the high you get from smoking pot and one of the nicknames for marijuana, Kelowna-based Get in the Loop is introducing an app called Hi Jane. “We’re using the same philosophy and technology we use with our Get in the Loop app for Hi Jane,” said Loop CEO Matt Crowell. Get in the Loop is the free app that distributes electronic coupons for everything from restaurants, hotels and activities to wine, spas, salons and attractions. With recreational use of marijuana by adults becoming legal on Oct. 17, Crowell saw an opportunity to link dispensaries and consumers via app. Hi Jane will provide education, list dispensaries by location and offer deals on accessories, and experiences. “Dispensaries can’t discount marijuana, but they can offer deals on papers, bongs and accessories and offer Hi Jane members exclusive experiences like product tastings,” said Crowell. He also sees an opportunity for Get in the Loop and Hi Jane overlap. After buying joints at a dispensary, you might get offers for food from Get in the Loop pop up on your Hi Jane app for when the munchies inevitably hit. Or offers for massage or chiropractic services for those buying pot for pain relief. Crowell isn’t sure yet if Hi Jane will be launched nationwide after pot becomes legal or if it will roll out market by market. Get in the Loop is currently in 50 cities across Canada and is being franchised with the help of adviser Cliff Shillington, previously of ReMax Real Estate. Hi Jane will likely make it to all of the 50 cities Get in the Loop is in, and franchising could be in its future too.
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Minister of International Trade Diversification Jim Carr, centre, poses with employees of Kelowna-based email management firm Bananatag. The minister was in town recently meeting with high-tech companies, KF Aerospace (formerly Kelowna Flightcraft), the B.C. Wine Institute and the B.C. Women’s Enterprise Centre.
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Minister of International Trade Diversification Jim Carr was blown away by the Okanagan’s smarts during a recent stop in Kelowna. “There is are a lot of intellecutual capacity here,” he said after a meeting with high-tech company CEOs The meeting was held in the boardroom of Bananatag on the fifth floor. The firm is a prime example of a relatively unknown high-tech company in Kelowna doing cutting-edge work, hiring more and more people and exporting. “We develop and sell software that allows companies and individuals around the world to manage and measure their emails,” said Bananatag sales manager Melissa Gordon. Mostly, Bananatag’s software is used internally for businesses to guage, for instance, if employees are opening up the newsletter and how much time they’re spending with it. The software can also be used for email tracking by
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at the Okanagan Centre for Innovation in downtown Kelowna on Monday. “These companies can compete with anyone in the world. They have the talent and the innovation. There’s a heck of a lot of brain power in Kelowna and Canada.”
individuals and sales teams to see if their emails are opened and read.
challenges. KF has trouble hiring enough staff to keep up.
Earlier in the day, the MP for Winnipeg South Centre toured KF Aerospace (formerly Kelowna Flightcraft).
“KF is already doing all the things we recommend to exporters,” said Carr. “They anticipate change and are adaptable. They retain the people they have; retrain so people can move from one industry to another; work with high schools and colleges to interest students in their industry; and utilize the foreign worker program and express program for highly skilled immigrants.”
“I watched workers put a new door on a 737-400 (jet),” he said. “KF does work for clients worldwide and there’s the potential to grow the business even more.” KF maintains and retrofits aircraft for an international array of airlines, goverments and military, flies cargo and trains pilots. It’s Kelowna’s largest private-sector employer with 700 workers at its hangars at Kelowna airport. But, with success come
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While in Kelowna, Carr also met with the B.C. Wine Institute to encourage more exporting and the B.C. Women’s Enterprise Centre to urge small businesses owned by women to expand internationally.
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that MOVIE really SPOKE to me! Christine Schreyer - Making make-believe more believable BY DAVID TRIFUNOV
Christine Schreyer’s office is actually a portal between Papua New Guinea and the mythical world of Krypton, Superman’s ancestral home.
wanted everything to look good, but to keep in mind historical accuracy (as best we know), so they contacted Schreyer to help with the language.
As an associate professor of Cultural Anthropology at UBC Okanagan in Kelowna, Schreyer’s focus is languages, be they real or “constructed.” For example, she helped the Kala people of Papua New Guinea protect an endangered language by establishing an alphabet and dictionary.
We know nothing of languages spoken 20,000 years ago, so Schreyer had to piece together “Cro-Magnon” using what little evidence we have of prehistoric communication. It was a new way of creating a conlang for Schreyer.
She does similar work with First Nations in Canada. She also invents dialogue for Hollywood blockbusters, be it alien or ancient (or both); those languages are called conlangs, or constructed languages. They are two sides of the same coin for Schreyer. “I actually see them as really interconnected,” Schreyer said. “Conlangs can be a model for language revitalization.” The work that gets more media attention is when she’s connected to a movie script. She got her first Hollywood job after studying how fans of the movie Avatar latched onto and began learning the film’s conlang, Na’vi. “My work has looked at how fan communities, such as Na’vi speakers, can be models for communities attempting to revitalize their Indigenous languages,” she said. “How do community members contribute? How do they make the community welcoming? How do they make learning ‘cool?’” Producers of the 2013 Superman reboot, Man of Steel, read about her work with Na’vi and contacted her to help create Kryptonian. She toured the set, met other crew members, and helped with the film’s viral marketing campaigns. After that it was Power Rangers and, most recently, Alpha (which just hit theatre screens). Her work with Alpha is the most in-depth. All the dialogue in the film is spoken using a conlang (the audience gets subtitles). Alpha tells the story of man’s best friend. More accurately, it’s the story of “first man’s best friend.” Set as the last ice age ended, Alpha is part survival story, part coming of age. When a boy is left for dead after a hunting accident, he befriends an injured wolf as they both struggle to find their packs. The movie is being praised as a surprise hit because of its visual scope, action and authenticity. The film’s producers
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When a movie producer calls, she asks for as much information about the story and the director’s vision as she can. For a movie like Man of Steel, there was 80 years of cultural references. But for Alpha, she started from a virtual blank slate. She researched how languages are related (think of the Romance languages) and how they’ve shifted over time. It’s like building a language’s family tree. “We can see how patterns look and use them as a model,” said Schreyer. Then, she can get creative by inventing sounds, words and structures with “what feels good” and “what sounds good.” It’s an estimate for a conlang like Cro-Magnon, but it’s an extremely well-educated guess. Schreyer, a mother of one little boy, came to UBCO about a decade ago. The 39-year-old St. Andrews, Man., native has always known what she wanted to do when she grew up. “I knew I wanted to be an anthropologist when I was 12,” Schreyer said. Once her education began, it became more clear what she was most interested in learning. “The language piece just really spoke to me.” Her success with Hollywood will likely continue, especially when you get to speak for Superman. Kryptonian dictionary, anyone? It would be a best-seller. “I’ll get Superman fans emailing me saying, ‘I wanna get a tattoo, can you translate this for me?’ No, I can’t.” Usually, her work is limited to the dialogue in the script. Creating a language is limited to how much is needed for the movie. She doesn’t create the “entire” language. It only picks up when fans or media during interviews plead for more. During Man of Steel, reporters would often ask her to say something in Krypton. “I do go beyond, but not much beyond,” she said. “For instance, there was no Krypton word for ‘hello’ until after the movie.”
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On September 8, 500 guests joined the Naramata Bench Wineries Association for their sold out 15th Annual Tailgate Party at the Naramata Heritage Inn. It’s is the Association’s “let your hair down, pop some corks and celebrate the harvest” event,where locals and tourists alike enjoy some great wine and food, celebrating the coming of harvest. This year’s theme was “Bootleg Bash” celebrating the founding of Naramata in the early 1900’s and the building of the Naramata Heritage Inn. A lot of the of guests dressed up in era costumes for the event. The party featured distinctive wine tastings from 28 of the Association’s member wineries, local cuisine from Naramata Bench restaurants, and live music. For more information about the Naramata Bench Wineries Association please visit www.naramatabench.com
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ONCE UPON A TIME, OUR HOME & BUSINESS BURNED TO THE GROUND. In July of 2017—just one year after my husband Dr. Wesley Woychuk and I opened the doors to W180MD, an anti-aging and regenerative medicine oasis—our beloved home and clinic were destroyed by the fast moving wildfire in Lake Country, BC. Thankfully, we were able to get out just in time with our pets, but W180MD as we knew it was no longer standing.
Lauren Woychuk, Director of Operations, W180MD
The original vision for W180MD was modest but distinct. We wanted to offer the community a private, comfortable, boutique clinic where they could work on their inner and outer health. At the time, it made sense for us to build the clinic into the bottom half of our home in Lake Country, with the front doors just steps away from an outdoor poolside space built with our patients in mind.
The months that followed were hard, but thanks to the unbelievable support of our community and our patients, we were determined to rebuild and renew. All of this love has inspired us to bring W180MD back bigger and better, and our minds and hearts have been busy building our team and restoring our
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WE BELIEVE THAT OUTWARD APPEARANCE AND INNER VITALITY ARE INTERTWINED, AND THAT THE MAINTENANCE OF A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE ALONGSIDE NON-INVASIVE REJUVENATION TECHNIQUES, AND SPECIALIZED HORMONE THERAPY CAN IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH AND THE QUALITY OF YOUR LIFE. We’re more dedicated than ever to providing exceptional healthcare to our Lake Country, Kelowna, and Okanagan Valley patients.
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REVERSE HAIR LOSS WITH PRP By Dr. Janna Bentley
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An effective treatment for hair loss and balding patches is Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) – using your own blood! We are very happy with results we see with both men and women. PRP is a Health Canada approved collagen stimulating therapy that uses the patient’s own platelets and plasma extracted from a small sample of their blood. It is increasingly gaining acceptance by hair-loss surgeons also. Causes of Hair Loss As we age, hair loss is related to hormone changes in both males and females. There is a genetic predisposition to balding in any gender. Your grandfather or dad suffer from male pattern hair loss? You probably will as well. Treatment Options The serious solution is hair transplant surgery. Besides down-time and surgical risk, this is a considerable investment. Vancouver expert surgeons, Hasson & Wong, suggest on their website that surgery can be $6000 to $30000 (depends on number of grafts). PRP on the other hand is non-surgical, no down-time and relatively inexpensive, so it is a good option. (But not really an alternative to hair transplant surgery if that is what is needed.) Rogaine (applied topically), or Propecia (a pill), are effective drugs to slow down thinning hair. These are effective combined with PRP – and in fact, shouldn’t be stopped after PRP.
after month two. After the initial treatment regime, a patient should continue with one treatment every year depending on results.
How PRP Hair Stimulation Treatment Works According to specialists, PRP “…appears to clinically reactivate hair that is not growing, strengthen existing hair and prolong to longevity of thinning hair.”
Downtime & Risk PRP should be performed by a doctor or qualified nurse in an accredited medical facility. In this setting, it is quite safe: a very low risk of any complication. PRP itself is not new – it has been used effectively for years in the treatment of burns, orthopaedics, ophthalmology and physiotherapy to accelerate wound healing. What makes PRP enticing for many is that it doesn’t use anything foreign or artificial – there is virtually no risk of an allergic reaction.
Once injected, the platelets naturally activate and release essential growth factors and signaling proteins, which are responsible for the wound-healing process and skin rejuvenation. Our ideal patient has mild to moderate hair loss, and/or specific balding or thinning patches. Expectations should be to restore two or three years’ worth of recent hair loss. PRP Treatment Overview PRP starts with taking a small sample of the patient’s blood with a syringe. Next, the blood sample is spun in a medical centrifuge (about 10 minutes, onsite) to concentrate the platelet rich plasma. Finally, the patient’s own plasma is then injected with a small needle in a pattern in the desired areas of the scalp. PRP takes approximately 25 to 40 minutes to perform.
PRP Conclusion: Hair Restoration in Any Gender When PRP is concentrated with larger volumes it can be effective stimulating hair growth since it stimulates the development of new hair follicles and improves the health of existing ones. BUT PRP is not a cure for baldness. This therapy is best for patients who are not candidates for a surgery or those wanting a nonsurgical approach to hair loss therapy. It has few (if any) side effects and a very short recovery time.
Author: Dr. Janna Bentley is a cosmetic medical doctor and owner/founder of Lakeshore Vein & Aesthetics Clinic
Value & Number of Treatments Patients typically pay $700 to $1000 per treatment, with a treatment regime of three to four treatments recommended on average. For reference, a four treatment package at our clinic is $3,250. Treatments are separated by approximately a month each. As stated, each patient needs a personal consult. Results should start to appear after the third treatment, about
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DIVORCE SUCKS ... but I sure did learn a lot. Divorce sucks. It can feel like a death in the family. Friendships can get strained, kids can get confused... anger raises its ugly head. Finances get messy and emotions run high. It doesn’t matter how amicably a couple splits, the roller coaster of emotions is still very real. Perhaps it’s easier or quicker for certain people, but generally, a broken marriage, even when it’s the right thing to do, still hurts. The hurt, the loneliness, the guilt and blame… all of these emotions are needed before finally getting to a place of acceptance. And from what I experienced, once I reached acceptance, I had the humbling opportunity of learning from my mistakes. (So in reality, I figured out that I wasn’t perfect. Ugh) I’ll never forget the day I finally told my mom that I loved my husband but wasn’t in love with him. I didn’t see myself growing old with him, and I knew deep down he felt the same way. We were going through the motions of #adulting but missing the very foundation of a long-term relationship. We lacked respect for each other, we lacked commitment, and to put it plainly, we didn’t have a desire to put the other person’s needs and desires ahead of our own. We got married pretty much out of high school. Most people would say that we were kids and it’s no surprise that we got divorced. Who knows who they are at 21 years old anyways? Wrong. I know plenty of high school couples who married young and are still together today. The difference is that they make the choice to be together. They made a choice to grow up together.
we need quality time together. It’s my love language and I need time together to be happy. Have zero shame in directly asking for what you need. Choose to connect. Whether it’s a butt tap or grabbing a forearm in passing... keep touching. Make meaningful eye contact, kiss, and cuddle. Hold hands. “Stop expressing your love for me” – said no one in a happy relationship. Choose the little things. Big gestures aren’t always the cat’s meow. Starting the vehicle in the winter, or regularly making the morning coffee is all that is needed to stay thoughtful of each other. This cannot be one-sided. Actions speak louder than words. Choose to confront. Sigh. Confrontation is not typically comfortable. Hence why it is avoided so often... but it’s not worth it to bottle stuff up - how can someone adjust their actions when they have no clue they’re pissing you off? And no personal attacks, it’s not cool. Choose not to cross the line. One crazy thing about social media is that people from our past sometimes pop up. A harmless conversation is fine, but that line is incredibly easy to cross and is a slippery slope. If crossing that line is tempting, you need to shut it down. That little bit of attention is not worth losing who you love.
We live in a very disposable time. The only vehicle I’ve ever fully owned was the 1989 Honda Accord my parents bought me; and believe me, as soon as I could trade that baby in for a $35,000 bi-weekly payment plan - I did. Oh wait, and then as soon as that one needed new tires, I buried the negative equity into a newer model. God forbid I not have a back-up camera or heated steering wheel.
Choose to be new. Oh how I love nights with a bottle of red, Netflix, and warm pyjamas... but... it’s good to explore new places and faces together. I’m talking about things as simple as moving from the couch to the kitchen table, or playing a game instead of streaming. My fav… getting a coffee and taking a drive together.
Many of us, including myself, have treated a relationship the same way... disposable. Much like a vehicle, there will always be a newer model out there; and that dang self-park feature is pretty cool too. But let’s get real. At the end of the day, I can park my old Ford Edge just fine. I know it’s every curve, odd sound, and blind spots. Sure, it might let me down on the Coquihalla one day, but the chance of that happening is pretty slim if I’m properly maintaining it. I can choose to invest and maintain my “old” vehicle, or I can trade it in for a new one and start the cycle all over again. To put it bluntly, I traded in. HAHA!
We may live in an era of “disposables”, but lifelong relationships require an investment, so don’t be too quick to dispose of it. Kudos to the people who figure this out early on… clearly, I wasn’t one of them. And as far as my vehicle analogy goes, you get the idea... so feel free to trade your vehicles in, just don’t do what I did and hide one in the garage for two weeks before saying anything to your hubby - bad choice! (oops, still learning) …
Now that I’ve learned the hard way (and expensive way) about the effort that needs to be invested in a relationship, the second time around I am extremely conscious of my choices and value these choices the most:
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Back to #adulting Kristine
One day I’ll learn that Snap Chat thing. But that can be my 2019 resolution…
Choose time. Life is busy... blah blah blah... I have no issues telling my man
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ROD STEWART - LIVE IN CONCERT Rod Stewart is one of the best-selling artists in the history of recorded music, with an estimated 200 million records sold worldwide. With his signature voice, narrative songwriting, trendsetting style and passionate live performances he’s transcended all genres of popular music, from rock, folk, soul, R&B, new wave, and even the Great American Song Book; making him one of the few stars to enjoy chart-topping albums throughout every decade of his five decade-long career. As a singer and songwriter his many hits include “You Wear It Well,” “You’re in My Heart,” “Tonight’s the Night (The Final Acclaim),” “Gasoline Alley,” “Every Picture Tells a Story,” “Mandolin Wind,” “Sailing,” “The Killing of Georgie,” “Young Turks,” “Forever Young,” “Hot Legs,” “Infatuation” and the indelible, “Maggie May.” He most recently teamed with Joe Jonas’ DNCE at the 2017 MTV VMAs to debut their new version of his iconic 1978 hit ““Da Ya Think I’m Sexy.” Stewart has earned countless of the industry’s highest awards, among them; two inductions into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Grammy™ Living Legend, and in 2016 he officially became “Sir Rod Stewart” after being knighted by Britain’s Prince William at Buckingham Palace for his services to music and charity. He has performed for millions of fans on all seven continents, even holding the record for the largest-ever free concert, for an estimated 4.2 million in Rio de Janeiro on New Year’s Eve in 1996. In addition to touring, his Las Vegas residency, “Rod Stewart: The Hits,” at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace has remained one of the hottest tickets and best reviewed shows since its launch in 2011. Enjoy an evening with Rod Stewart at Prospera Place in Kelowna, BC on Thursday, November 1. Tickets on sale now via LiveNation.com. Visit RodStewart.com for more information.
JOHN MELLENCAMP - LIVE Following two hugely-successful U.S. concert tours, JOHN MELLENCAMP will set out once again this Fall for 20+ stops across Canada for his SAD CLOWNS & HILLBILLIES TOUR. Mellencamp’s live shows have garnered huge critical acclaim with the Hollywood Reporter calling it a “triumphant, career-spanning show” and a “superb performance…still full of fiery defiance” by the Boston Globe. His extensive touring and live shows have solidified the Rock and Roll Hall-of-Famer’s place at the forefront of American music for the past 40 years. The tour will bring him to Kelowna on November 10th. For more information and all ticketing information please visit www.Mellencamp.com.
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We often hear that the Okanagan is ‘Canada’s Lake Como or Tuscany”. With rolling vineyards and gorgeous lake scenery – the romantic Italian comparison is palpable. During a quick adventure throughout the Amalfi coast, I couldn’t help but notice several savvy Italian design trends that I am excited to bring back to my Okanagan ‘dreamhome’ clients. Firstly, entertaining is unpretentious, frequent and beautifully organic – a value we hold dear in our BC hearts as well. The Italians sure know how to relax and enjoy the simple pleasures of life, be it a glass of local vino on the terrace, a delicious tomato salad from the garden or a frothy cappuccino in the arms of a lover in the morning. Fresh bread is served on gorgeous rustic slabs of wood, bite-size appetizers presented in seashells, and fresh herbs and edible flowers are on everything! How easy and fun would it be to make a ‘Bruschetta Bar” during your next dinner party? Homemade crostini, fresh basil pesto, roasted peppers in olive oil, sautéed mushrooms and caramelized onions, tomato chili relish, and an assortment of organic charcuterie and cheeses? Yum! While entertaining this Fall at home – I will be incorporating these natural, charming elements as often as possible. Very rarely do we design a dreamhome in the Okanagan without including a fabulous wine cellar (or creating a designated wine space) in the plan. Italians are the same! I love incorporating a variety of display styles (some bottles standing up, some laying down in boxes or on rods, etc.) and including decorative wine-related items – like vintage wine crates, gorgeous antique bottle openers, crystals to encourage spectacular aging of cellared bottles, and corks in pretty glass jars are all tempting options. Oversized wine-related photography or artwork, under-shelving ambient lighting, a wine diary outlining when to drink certain bottles in your inventory or documenting your favorite ‘wine moments’ are fun additions. Old barrels, books on wine, and of course ample bottles from your favorite local wine clubs are a must!
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Italians are known for their confident flair and bold pattern choices and I can’t wait to bring home some Mediterranean pizzazz (… no not pizza – although I would happily bring some of that back too!) Stunning patterned tiles in foyers, on backsplashes and across island fronts creates an instant-cool factor that exceeds the typical ‘builder beige’ palette. Naples-inspired graffiti on furniture and drapery is a fantastico way to add an urban edge that feels untamed and sexy. La vita è bella! The trendy plant of today is without a doubt the cactus. Not only are these plants architecturally sculptural, they have some of the most unique colorful flowers - and require minimal maintenance- win win win! An indoor boho-chic cactus collection in artisan pottery and planters is all the rage on top of a gorgeous console table or kitchen windowsill. We like to adorn our cactus with beautiful vintage brooches, or place decorative objects inside of our cactus like crystal skulls or insect jewelry. My next go-to favorite is using a collection of orchids to glam up a mantle or island. Orchids (with some TLC) can last for several months and provide feminine, soft beautiful flowers that look exotically expensive and formal, without being fussy. Air plants are another low maintenance- extremely interesting favorite that we can get super creative with (try placing them in broken sculpture, ceiling-hung glass balls, or amethyst votives). The other “living luxury” we often include in our dream homes are potted fruit trees (lemons, limes, grapefruits, oranges etc...). Nothing is more fun than telling your summer BBQ guests to grab their own lime off the tree for their beer, or to cut fresh lemons for homemade lemonade. These trees love the Okanagan sun and look stunning in the backyard, on a patio, or in a kitchen corner window. Did you know that there is such a thing as pink lemons, yes pink lemonade is an authentic rarity. There are several greenhouses in town who will pick up your trees in the Fall and store them for the Winter so they come back even more lush and loaded with ready-toeat fruit. With their size, we most often put these trees in large, plastic pots (so they are lighter to move) but don’t be afraid to paint or decorate your plastic pots. They can look just as dressy as ceramic with a little love (scribble words, hot glue adornments or tie
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ribbon around the base and be sure to have some lovely, trailing under-plantings). Bird of Paradise trees, fiddleleaf figs and dracaenas fill living room and bedroom corners brilliantly. We love getting creative with our pots- try using wicker baskets, hand-painted pottery, copper tubs or wine barrels for added interest. Ferns absolutely love humidity so they are the perfect plant to put in your ensuite beside a freestanding tub if you’re seeking some greenery in this often un-floral space. Tall tropicals like palms look amazing all Summer long down the dock. Every home needs a herb garden, whether you keep this inside or outdoors- nothing elevates home cooking like fresh herbs and edible flowers. My absolute must-haves are edible pansies, sweet basil, lemon thyme, rosemary, pineapple mint, sage and lemongrass. Displayed in their own pots (so they don’t cross-contaminate) and labeled clearly is a must-do. We freeze lavender in our ice cubes and cut fresh cilantro for our jalapeño margaritas all Summer long. You will never reach for the dried, powder-ground herbs again. Go beyond your basic cut floral arrangement and try decorating your home with plants, trees and succulents!
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Chef Alexx Lavroff’s flavours for the Garden Bistro are designed to complement the wines, wine e and explore seasonal flavours through the guests’ palate. These flavour avour combinations and ingredients pair beautifully with the unique taste of The Th he Chase Wines’ aromatic white wines, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, 100% 100 0% estate grown in Carrs Landing, Lake Country. O mission is to produce interesting flavour combinations Our Ou tto complement our wines. Our Bistro Garden produces fresh herbs, fruits and vegetables for our kitchen every day! We take great pride in featuring their very best on our menu and even more pride in placing it on your plate.
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HOW TO MAXIMIZE YOUR DONATION TO
THE CENTRAL OKANAGAN FOOD BANK For over 30 years, the Kelowna and West Kelowna Community Food Banks have provided nutritious meals for struggling families. Now, the amalgamated Central Okanagan Food Bank (COFB) serves between 3,000 and 4,000 individuals per month. This support is possible through individual donations – and while all donations are appreciated, specific kinds of donations make the biggest impact. Here are just a few ways that you can maximize your donation. Monetary Donations are Most Helpful The best way to support Food Bank users is to donate money. The COFB has access to a network of retail partners that sell to us wholesale. That means every dollar you donate to the Food Bank buys three dollars worth of food for a family in need. Donating Food? Try to Think About Meal Planning If you do decide to donate non- perishable food items, it’s best to try to combine items into planned meals. For instance, donating pasta, tomato sauce, and canned vegetables
together makes it easy for a family in need to create a quick pasta dish. Baby Supplies are Always in Demand Many families who receive Food Bank assistance have young children, which is why donating baby supplies is a great way to support the COFB. You can support a family with young children by donating items like baby food, infant formula, diapers, and baby wipes. Plan Your Giving with Legacy Donations Currently, the COFB relies on direct fundraising efforts to fund its programs – but in 2011, we established our own charitable foundation with a longterm plan to sustain the Food Bank budget through foundation grants. With a legacy donation, you can help us to secure the Food Bank’s long-term operations and reduce our reliance on fundraising events. Things We Can’t Use To ensure food safety, we cannot use; alcoholic beverages, items past expiry date, open or partially used items, rusty or unlabeled cans, or severely dented cans. For a list of most needed items, client or volunteer information, please visit: www.cofoodbank.com
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NEW YORK SOUR A smooth East coast classic, bourbon, lemon juice, and simple syrup topped with house merlot
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Fig & Prosciutto Flatbread Ingredients (for four flatbread pizzas): • • • • • • • • • • • • •
2 cloves garlic 1 yellow onion, sliced into thin rounds 5 large figs, sliced 3 tablespoons virgin olive oil 1½ pound pizza dough 1 jar pesto sauce 2 cups shredded mozzarella ½ cup sliced Gruyere 1 package prosciutto piccante 1 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced 1 cup fresh arugula ½ cup fresh basil Reduction of balsamic vinegar
Roll the pizza dough into four 1/8 – inch thin flatbreads and place on parchment paper. Cut off the ends of two cloves of garlic, place them in a pan with some olive oil, and bake for 10 minutes at 400 degrees (they will still cook on the flatbread.) Caramelize the onions in a hot pan until brown, and then put them aside into a bowl. Spoon a thin layer of pesto on each flatbread and add some mozzarella. Cut or squeeze the garlic and arrange the fig pieces, small strips of prosciutto, tomatoes, caramelized onions, and garlic on the flatbreads. Add thin slices of Gruyere cheese sparingly over the top, and put thje flatbreads in the oven for 10 to 15 minutes at 400 degrees or until cheese it browned and the crust is done. Garnish with fresh arugula, basil, and a little squeeze of the reduction of balsamic vinegar on each fig, and ... enjoy.
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EXPLORING THE WINES OF THE OKANAGAN VALLEY
HESTER CREEK 2016 SYRAH-VIOGNIER This Syrah is crafted in the traditional Rhone style with a dose of Viognier added for enhancing aromatics and flavours. The 2016 vintage has deep aromas of ripe raspberry, blueberry, white pepper, and violet. An elegant palate follows with ripe fruit flavours of blackberry and blueberry, followed by earthy notes along with pepper, anise, and smoked meat. Pairs nicely with roasted leg of lamb or bison burgers. A subtle and complex wine that beautifully reflects the nuances of this noble grape varietal. $28.95 | 13.9% alc. | www.hestercreek.com
MISSION HILL FAMILY ESTATE 2017 VIOGNIER The newish Mission Hill Family Estates Terroir Collection is a reflection of proprietor Anthony Von Mandl’s vision from three decades ago. His goal, to create a line of wines, which showcase the unique micro-climates of the Okanagan Valley. This Viognier hails from the western area of Osoyoos with its semi-arid climate and desert-like conditions and is entirely unoaked. Expect a fresh and intense aroma with hints of peach, pears and a hint of ginger. Pairs well with Asian dishes such as Pad Thai. $30.00 | 13.4% alc. | www.missionhillwinery.com
EVOLVE CELLARS 2016 CABERNET SHIRAZ Summerland’s Evolve Cellars, formerly known as Bonitas Winery, manages five acres of estate vineyard on a small bench on the edge of Lake Okanagan. The ‘Elevate” is premium level of wine for Evolve, which might not make its appearance each vintage. Expect an aroma of luscious blackberry, plum, dark cocoa and espresso, with a touch of white pepper on the nose followed by vanilla, dark berry flavours and a touch of oak. Medium-length and smooth overall. This Cabernet Shiraz is best enjoyed with a shared antipasto platter or ‘anything BBQ.’ $30.00 | 13.5% alc. | www.evolvecellars.com
MEYER FAMILY VINEYARDS 2016 MCLEAN RD PINOT NOIR Meyer Family Vineyards has been crafting premium wines in the Okanagan Valley since 2006, specializing in single vineyard expressions of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. This wine comes from their McLean Road Vineyard, where the Pinot Noir blocks are planted with five different Burgundian clones, Pommard and Dijon. Each block is managed separately by hand using organic principles and practice precision viticulture
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which treats each vine individually. This Pinot Noir shows nice darker, blueberry aromas and has a soft finish. You can cellar it for a few years, or enjoy it now with duck and other game birds, casseroles or, of course, stews. $40.00 | 13.5% alc. | mfvwis.com
NARRATIVE 2016 SYRAH Narrative wines and spirits are made at Okanagan Crush Pad winery in Summerland. Introduced in 2014 by owners Christine Coletta and Steve Lornie , Narrative is a collection of wines and spirits made from grapes sourced from independent growers across the Okanagan. This organically grown Syrah was sourced from the South Okanagan and was fermented and aged in concrete tanks. A delicate style of Syrah exhibiting soft red fruits with classic pepper notes. An intense fruit sweetness of berries, milk chocolate with a hint of spice lead to a long and supple finish framed by ripe gentle tannins. $29.90 | 12.5% alc. | www.okanagancrushpad.com
THE CHARITY RUN 3RD ANNUAL OKANAGAN DREAM RALLY RAISES $425,000 The 2018 Okanagan Dream Rally was without a doubt the biggest and most exciting year yet with an incredibly generous Launch Party and Live Auction on Saturday, followed by an amazing turn out Downtown Kelowna on Sunday morning. “The August Family Foundation Dream Rally is the charity event of the year! I am fortunate enough to participate in several children’s charity events annually and this Rally is always the highlight of our year! The largest, most successful charity event I know of, and to see the joy of these children is truly priceless!” - Brent Marshall, Driver and Sponsor. The Ronald McDonald House BC/Yukon is a home away from home for the families and loved ones of individuals who need to travel for hospital care. The house serves over 2,000 families each year and over 30% of residents were from the Okanagan in 2017. “We had a goal to raise $500,000.00 for the Ronald McDonald House from 2018-2020 and we are unbelievably excited to be nearly at our goal within the first year.” – Matt August, Founder and President. For the last three years the annual Okanagan Dream Rally has been the primary charitable event of the August Family Foundation. This unique event pairs children in need with a driver of a supercar or luxury vehicle for a special drive and a day they will never forget. Since the inception of the August Family Foundation, in 2014, the foundation has raised a total of 827,000.00 for the Central Okanagan Hospice Association, Autism Okanagan, KidSport, and now the Ronald McDonald House BC/ Yukon.
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“The largest, most successful charity event I know of, and to see the joy of these children is truly priceless!� - Brent Marshall, Driver and Sponsor.
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Up your Style Game Nothing makes a first impression like Baumler’s Fall Winter 2018 Collection. The collection boasts clean lines, fine fabrics and handcrafted tailoring that incorporate a modern business look with classic elegance. Autumn colors are presented in a palette of smoke, slate grey, browns and blues. Elements of classic men’s fashion are refined and modernly interpreted, providing current cuts with refined detail solutions. Baumler creates fashion for men that symbolize the company’s philosophy and brand in the marketplace: Passion. Product. People.
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Whether you’re planning to buy an existing business or expect to sell one you currently own, one of the biggest challenges involves deciding on a fair value. As a Buyer, paying too much, risks damaging future profits, by digging too deep of a hole early in your ownership cycle. As a Seller, asking too little, unfairly discounts the investments made to create a successful business. Believe it or not, one of the most common ways people price a business for sale is by guessing: “Well, I paid X dollars ten years ago and made Y dollars a year in profit, so I’ll figure a 10 percent annual increase in value and sell it for Z dollars.” Or, I need “X” to retire so I’ll ask “X”. Good luck convincing an informed buyer that the price you posted is an accurate one. This is neither a profitable nor a sensible exit strategy. Revenue Versus Profit A popular method to price an existing business is looking at the annual revenue and applying acceptable industry multiples to determine value. Every industry has its own “multiple”. For example, a manufacturing company may sell for “2 times revenue”, a service company for “1 times revenue”. While this is a quick and easy guide to price it only reveals part of the story as revenues do not mean profitability and most companies DO NOT SELL for a Multiply of REVENUE. Seller Discretionary Earnings (SDE) A Meaningful Number Calculation of SDE is a much more accurate assessment of a company’s value. Start by comparing historical annual revenues of the last 3-5 year period and forecast future revenue trends. Then subtract the Cost of Goods Sold (COGS)
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from revenues to determine Gross Profit. Next subtract stated expenses to get your net profit before tax. Net Profit is a meaningful number for tax purposes, but it does not tell you how much money the owner is actually putting in his or her pocket. Continuing with our calculation. A detailed analysis of all business expenses will determine which expenses are necessary and which expenses are non-necessary/non-essential expenses. For example, assume a business owner pays their personal vehicle expenses of $10,000 per year, through the company. This is a non–necessary/non-essential business expense to the successful operation of the business. Therefore, the $10,000 would be a legitimate add back to the net profit for determining SDE. Also, long term interest on debt service would be added back to net profit, along with any allowable amortization (depreciation allowance) of assets. And finally, if the owners are paying themselves a salary that is stated in the expenses, then a “fair” market rate for the job the owner is doing would be added back as well. For example, if owner is taking a salary of $125,000 but the job could be hired out at $75,000 per year, then the add back would be $75,000. Example of SDE Calculation $50,000 - Net Profit (per accountant prepared financial statements) ADD BACKS $20,000 - Amortization (allowable CRA Deprecation) $10,000 - Long Term Interest Cost $75,000 - Owner’s Salary (fair market rate) $10,000 - Vehicle expense (personal use and non- necessary business expense) $ 5,000 - Travel expense (personal use and non- necessary business expense) ----------$120,000 - Total Add Backs $170,000 - SDE (Seller Discretionary Earnings)
Now we have a meaningful SDE number. You can see, there is a big difference between net profit and SDE. Based on the industry and many other
factors, a proper multiplier of SDE can now be applied to the SDE to get a range of the most probable Selling Price Value for, taking the guessing game out of the equation. Ask an Expert SDE is one of several methods of Valuation. Many other points need to be considered, as well, such as the industry sector outlook, barriers to entry of new competition, management team, etc. Business Brokers, are an excellent source of advice when trying to place a value on a business. Whether you are the buyer or the seller, Business Brokers are engaged in the process to buy and sell companies all day long – and have their fingers on the pulse of business valuation. Don’t hesitate to get them involved.
Nelson Bayford, DEALMAKER LICENSED COMMERCIAL REALTOR® AND CERTIFIED BUSINESS BROKER. A graduate of the Canadian Securities Institute (C.S.C), Nelson’s 35-plus years of experience includes real estate, financial services, business brokerage and franchising, both as an owner and advisor.
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An icon of American popular music, Sheryl Crow earned nine Grammy Awards, chalked up more than 35 million album sales worldwide and broke the Platinum barrier with five albums. In addition to such No. 1 hits as “All I Wanna Do,” “Soak Up the Sun” and “The First Cut Is the Deepest,” Crow has lofted 40 singles into the Billboard Hot 100, Adult Top 40, Adult Contemporary, Mainstream Top 40 and Hot Country Songs charts, with more No. 1 singles in the Triple A listings than any other female artist. www.SherylCrow.com 1. Linda MacMillan and Brenda Rogers 2. eff Hancock, Christy Topolewski, Sy Rossi, Tonya Rossi, Shannon Wires and Neil Chippendale 3. Andrea Smalling, Alissa Horn and Christine Pallone 4. Melani McBratney, Brandt Fralick and Annette Stevens 5. James and Becky DeBruyn with Danny and Mandy Cooper 6. Steve and Gayle Faigan 7. Laura Geier, Sarah Kelman and Luly Tequida 8. Nina Ruggiero and Stacey Leasca 9. Wayne MacDermott and Donna Buridge 10. Kathy and Scott Studdart 11. Ross and Christa Saito, Ward and Andrea Saito
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It could climb a 120% gradient and reached a top speed of 210 km/h, with an acceleration of 0 to 100 in 7.8 seconds. You couldn’t enjoy this performance for long, though. Even with its huge 290L/ 76 gal fuel tank a fuel consumption of up to 50 l on 100 km (that’s 5 mpg!) would barely get you from Kelowna to Vancouver. The body is aluminum and fiberglass, and the tyres were specially developed by Pirelli with a view to provide top grip performance on both soft and uneven terrains. Around 330 LM002s were made between 1986 and 1993. This Kelowna-based example is one of only two painted in “Verde”, and was originally delivered to Japan, before it came to the US and was fully restored by Driven Exotics in California.
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With nameplates such as 250 Testa Rossa, 288 GTO, F40 or LaFerrari, the company from Maranello with the Prancing Horse badge has given us many great sports cars that became as famous as it gets, but
one Ferrari model sits above anything else that left the factory: The Ferrari 250 GTO. Essentially a factory conversion of Ferrari’s Testa Rossa 250 open sports racer into a closed GT coupe with regulation
MOST EXPENSIVE CAR IN THE WORLD David McNeal, the founder of WeatherTech, just paid a record-breaking US$70 million in a private deal for a 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO, chassis number 4153, that is so pristine it is regarded as the third or fourth best example in the world by well-known Ferrari historian, Marcel Massini. According to Massini, this particular 250 GTO is the same car that won the Tour de Francine 1962, regarded by race experts as one of the most famous and historic motor races in history.
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windshield size and luggage capability to compete in GT racing (GTO” stands for “Gran Turismo Omologata”), the design of the car was a collaborative effort and cannot be ascribed to a single person (although Bizzarini and Scaglietti are often mentioned). Built strictly for racing and powered by Ferrari’s Tipo 168/62 V12 engine, the 250 GTO dominated its classes during its short but history making run from 1962 to 1964. Although only 36 Ferrari 250 GTOs were manufactured between 1962 and 1964, the production relating to 250 GTO models consisted of: Two1961 Prototypes, 32 1962–63 SI 250 GTOs, three 1962–
63 330 GTO with a larger 4 litre engine, one 1963 250 GTO with LM Berlinetta style body and three 1964 SII 250 GTO (outright new cars - not including the 4 S1 cars which were re-bodied). All of the cars still exist today apart from one of the prototypes which was dismantled in period. When new, the GTO cost $18,000 in the United States (, with buyers personally approved by Enzo Ferrari and his dealer for North America, Luigi Chinetti), and it was only in 1986, when the first 250 GTO (chassis number 3589GT) was sold for US$ 1 million. The very same car sold for US4.2 million just two years later. Prices have gone up steadily ever since.
MOST EXPENSIVE CAR SOLD AT AUCTION Another Ferrari 250 GTO set a record at the RM Sotheby’s auction in Monterey, California. The 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO, chassis number “3413 GT,” is the third among all 36 units of the 250 GTO and was used as a test car by Ferrari before embarking on a racing career that began at the 1962 Targa Florio. It is also one of only four Ferrari 250 GTOs that were upgraded in period by Scaglietti with series II GTO/64 coachwork. As expected, it beat its own expectation: The winning bid ended at $44 million with fees bringing up the total to $48.405 million. The sale not only beat the previous auction record for a Ferrari 250 GTO — #3851 was sold by Bonhams for $38,115,000in 2014 — it also became the most expensive car ever sold at an auction.
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The Gentleman
They should have taught you this in school....
by Dr. Christian Brix
The Evolution of “Brave” In every article I read regarding bravery and courage, each writer begins by describing how the dictionary defines those words. I will spare you and the printers those spaces on this page because I think we know those most basic definitions. Of more interest to me is how these concepts have evolved over time. For some reason I have always been fascinated by our earliest human predecessors. I am going back, I mean way back, to our most primitive ancestors almost 2 million years ago. I wonder what “brave” would have been defined as for a culture that had extremely limited language, resources, conveniences, or tools. What stands out about those first humans to me is literally how simple their lives must have been. I imagine the day would consist primarily of: get food, eat food, make/care for babies, don’t die. If there was a word (or a grunt I suppose) to describe bravery, I think it would likely be used in describing the human who, with perhaps only a very primitive weapon, could stalk and kill a very dangerous or large animal. Driven only by hunger and the desire to perpetuate his/her life, this early human would risk it all to feed a family or a small community. Of course in those times, a small wound or injury could certainly be fatal, so going out for a hunt would have been extremely dangerous. Quite brave if you ask me! Fast forward to last week when I saw an Instagram post of someone who put up a photo of herself without any makeup or filters on. The positive and congratulatory comments were from people who were “inspired” and “proud”. Many literally used the words brave and courageous to describe her post. My eye muscles were sore from rolling so much, but then I took time to really think about it. So how do we connect the different “types” of brave? Martin Luther King, and Nelson Mandela were Brave because they stood up for what they believed in, paid dearly for it, but are seen as heroes for their respective causes. Steve Jobs and Elon Musk took massive risks financially to become the innovators who have changed the world in countless ways. But do you have to change lives to be brave? What about the girl who finally puts her hand up to answer a question in class when speaking in front of people is literally her biggest fear? What about the child who made a mistake and with punishment in his future, decides to confess to his parents regardless? What about the mother who was
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strong and happy for her kids and protected them from the reality of her losing battle with cancer? I would argue that what we define as brave has changed as we have evolved. Some would argue it has devolved! To be more specific, it could be described as a movement away from simple and more primitive opportunities to be tested to a society that is the exact opposite. As society becomes more complicated, as we become more intertwined and connected, and as we move forward culturally and technologically, we find that new demands for courage present. Every year or generation that goes by produces more “things” that we have to fear or overcome. As we complicate our lives, we create new ways to be challenged and tested. And it is these challenges that allow for us to take our bravery for a test spin. I may not be risking my life jumping on the back of a wooly mammoth or saving someone from a burning building, but when I risk my job to speak up or go to the doctor to address a symptom I have been pretending isn’t there, I am being brave. A scene in Game of Thrones captured it so well: “Bran thought about it. ‘Can a man still be brave if he is afraid?’ ‘That is the only time a man can be brave’ his father told him. As we have evolved, we have created countless fears, insecurities and “consequences” to our decisions, and we have exponentially increased the number of decisions we need to make in a given day. The more choices we face, the more we are taking risks. What is common between us and the first hunter-gatherers however- and all that actually matters when deciding what bravery really is- is that when one stands up in the face of a fear, he/she is being brave. We cannot compare or judge what might be an act of courage, because there are as many acts as there are fears in the world. Going to war for your country and facing your insecurities by not wearing make-up in a photo may seem diametrically different, but they are both real people facing that which scares them. Be brave gentlemen!
Dr. Christian Brix Dr. Christian Brix is a writer, a gentleman, and a Chiropractor living in and loving Kelowna B.C. www.brixfamilychiropractic.com
Mercedes-Benz EQC It was at the 2016 Paris Motor Show that Mercedes-Benz first presented its new product and technology brand for electromobility. In mid-2019 the time has come: the EQC is the first Mercedes-Benz vehicle to be launched under the EQ brand. With its seamless, clear design and colour highlights typical of the brand, it is a pioneer for an avant-garde electric look while representing the design idiom of Progressive Luxury. With respect to quality, safety and comfort the EQC is the Mercedes-Benz among electric vehicles. These are accompanied by dynamic performance, thanks to two electric motors at the front and rear axles with a combined output of 300 kW. Dynamic performance meets efficiency. The EQC features an all-new drive system development with compact electric drivetrains at each axle. These give the EQC the driving characteristics of an all-wheel drive. To reduce power consumption and increase dynamism, the electric drivetrains are configured differently: the front electric motor is optimised for best possible efficiency in the low to medium load range, while the rear one determines dynamism. Together, they generate an output of 300 kW and a maximum torque of 765 Nm. The lithium-ion battery, which has an energy content of 80 kWh supplies the vehicle with power.
EQC supports its driver. The power consumption and range of electric vehicles depend very much on the driving style. The EQC supports its driver with five driving programmes, each with different characteristics. In the more economical driving modes, the haptic accelerator pedal that prompts the driver to conserve power plays an important role. The ECO Assist system gives the driver comprehensive support when driving predictively: by prompting the driver when it is appropriate to come off the accelerator, and by functions such as coasting and specific control of recuperation. For this purpose, navigation data, traffic sign recognition and information from the intelligent safety assistants (radar and stereo camera) are linked and processed. Charging: flexible and fast. The EQC is equipped with a water-cooled onboard charger (OBC) with a capacity of 7.4 kW, making it suitable for AC charging at home or at public charging stations. Depending on the SoC (status of charge), the EQC can be charged with a maximum output of up to 110 kW at an appropriate charging station. In around 40 minutes, the battery can be charged from 10 to 80 percent SoC (provisional data). No word (yet) on pricing and a Canadian market launch date.
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Let’s face it: You are reading this section of the magazine because you love cars. And we all like to customize our rides, add accessories to express elements of our personality. So we took some time to find some of the coolest or most useful gadgets for the car enthusiast. How about ...
AIRMAN AIR-GUN
AirMan’s AirGun is an all purpose professional cordless compressor suitable for bikes, motorcycles, cars, balls and sports equipment. The AirGun features a LED digital presssure gauge with auto stop function and PSI and Bar settings. Users can easily pre-set the device to inflate to a desired pressure for precise and accurate inflation. www.my-airman.com
REAR VIEW BACKUP CAMERA
Mounted to your car’s license plate area or back window, this best-selling backup camera is one of the smallest of its kind, but don’t let that fool you. Users report that it can withstand months of rain, and it gives you a 170-degree field of visibility behind your vehicle, streamed to your car’s infotainment system in high-definition color. Available on Amazon.ca www. amazon.ca
ONE-GALLON CAR MATS
These rugged mats can absorb one gallon of liquid to protect your car’s interior from rain, snow, sand, dirt, and the occasional overturned soda. The mat’s unique tread pattern distributes liquids over its entire surface to prevent pooling, while its ultraabsorbent polypropylene fibers soak up large spills. www.hammacher.com
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MPOW BLUETOOTH RECEIVER
The ideal AUX adapter for streaming music from your devices in crystal-clear sound for up to 10 hours. Plus: It has a built-in mic for hands-free calling when connected! You can even connect two Bluetooth devices at the same time. www.xmpow.com
This Anker plug-in charges your phone four times faster than your standard charger, and even comes with an USB Type-C port which Google Pixel users will immediately appreciate. The three other USB ports ensure that no battery in your car gets left behind. www.anker.com
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Genesis G80 “Through heart-stopping design and performance rivaled only by its first-class experience, Genesis is reinventing luxury. “ ATHLETIC ELEGANCE
For those seeking value and a change from established luxury brands, the G80, Genesis’ midluxury sedan, is offering the ultimate in refined performance, human-focused technology and firstclass quality. A compelling choice, the G80 is available in three versions: LUXURY - with a 311-hp 3.8-liter V-6, TECHNOLOGY with the same engine but added extras such as a Multi-View Camera System (MVCS), wireless phone charging, ead Up Display (HUD) and a 9.2” touch-screen navigation system with 720p high-resolution display, and the 5.0 ULTIMATE with a 420-hp 5.0-liter V-8, adding even more features such as an upgraded 900-watt Lexicon surround-sound audio system with 17 speakers, Genesis Adaptive Control Suspension, a micro-suede headliner, headlamp washers and more. All G80 sedans sold in Canada come standard with HTRAC all-wheel drive. The Genesis-typical aggressive “all-inclusive” prices start at $55,000 Canadian and $65,000 for the 5.0 ULTIMATE. The “all-inclusive” program includes delivery and destination charges, scheduled maintenance, satellite radio subscriptions and navigation map updates. The pricing model also incorporates “Genesis at Home” - a concierge-style service where owners have their vehicle picked up for service, are left a courtesy vehicle, and get their own car returned when complete.
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ULTIMATE FUN! 2019 GRIZZLY - CONQUER DIRT The Grizzly EPS LE defines beauty and beast in one all-capable package. Offering renowned terrainability, the Grizzly EPS LE adds sleek special edition colours and graphics and oversized 27-inchMaxxis Zilla® tires to the Grizzly family. Add the factory installed WARN® Pro Vantage 2500 lb. winch and the new, smooth-running 700-class engine with improved midrange power and you will get the perfect machine for the riders who enjoy unmatched power to performance while still managing to turn the heads of any bystanders. 2019 KODIAK How far you can go? Equipped with all the features you need including a 2” trailer hitch reciever, pushbutton On-Command 4WD system, and multi-function LCD meter assembly, the Kodiak 700 EPS does not shy away from any job; it is your call to action. Can you keep up?
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The all-new 2019 Yamaha GRIZZLY and KODIAK ATVs.
RECREATION SIDE-BY-SIDE. The all-new2019 2018Wolverine 242 Limited The all-new X2. S.
LUXURY FEATURES, STRIKING DESIGN
ULTIMATE TRAIL CAPABILITY The all-new Wolverine X2 R-SPEC EPS SE is designed for recreational off-road enthusiasts and casual explorers alike with all-new styling and maximum visability. Versatile and work-ready, the Wolverine X2 EPS R-SPEC SE features an all-new 600-pound-rated dump bed and 2000 pound towing capacity. Work or play, driver and passenger can enjoy full conversation at any RPM range thanks to the quietest cab and engine in the class. The Wolverine X2 shares technology with Yamaha’s class-leading sportbikes, for thrilling performance on every ride with unmatched smoothness and refinement. The X2 utilizes a potent 847cc twin-cylinder power plant and features drive-by-wire throttle, a 270-degree crankshaft design and lightweight internals. The high-performance suspension offered only in the Wolverine X2 EPS R-SPEC provides class-leading suspension performance that blurs the line between utility comfort and sport performance. Yamaha also includes full-adjustable shocks for an extensive adjustment range. We will see you at the dealership!
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e-Bikes
STEALTH B-52
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M55 TERMINUS
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THE NEED FOR SPEED The Fastest Production eBikes - An Editor’s Choice
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VINTAGE ELECTRIC TRACKER
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NYX X14
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58 km/h
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Max Watts
3000
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Weight
33.5 kg
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Price
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OUTRIDER ALPHA
www.outriderusa.com
Estimated Speed
72 km/h
Max Watts
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Weight
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In Style!
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Scents for Fall 1) Gucci Guilty by GUCCI 2) Pour Homme by L’OCCITANE 3) Clean Reserve by TERRA WOODS 4) JVxNJ by JOHN VARVATOS 5) Black Pepper by MOLTON BROWN
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FALL FASHION TRENDS
You don’t have to be a diehard Cucinelli aficionado to fall in love with their ready-to-wear Fall 2018 collection. “Sophisticated everyday wear” combines timeless pieces such as the camel coat and denim jeans, paired with the brand’s double-breasted waistcoat. www.brunellocucinelli.com
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PROTECT YOUR EYES How Blue Light From Your Screen and Phone May Be Hurting Your Eyes It starts in the morning: Still in bed, you check your email and social feeds on your phone. Then you head off to work, where you’ll stare at a computer for the next eight hours. Later that night, you sink into the couch and chill with a few episodes of your latest Netflix obsession. How do your eyes feel? Despite more than 40 years in the optical business, even Dan Harder must admit he didn’t take care of his eyes in the best way. Harder is owner of Eyecraft Optical on Main Street, and said he has a cataract forming in one eye. It started because he didn’t wear sunglasses as youth growing up in the 1960s, during the days when sun worshipping was just part of life. “And now I’m paying for it,” he admits. Harder sees something similar happening with today’s youth, but instead of soaking up rays without sunglasses outside, they’re staring at computer screens indoors. Constant exposure to blue light -- more prevalent today as we rely more on L.E.D. lighting and computer screens -- is likely going to cause macular degeneration as younger generations age. “You’re being bombarded by blue light,” Harder said. “If you don’t protect yourself now, you’re going to pay for it later in life.” But there is a solution: Eyecraft Optical stocks a range of lenses coated with blue-light blocking technology. The lenses are now being coated with special films to filter out blue light. According to the Canadian Association of Optometrists, blue light exposure
can lead to cataracts, age-related macular degeneration, eye strain and sleep issues.
tailored for distance vision. Those who read or sew could get their glasses for close-up tasks.
Once upon a time, blue-light filtering glasses looked like something for construction workers. They were large and distinctively orange. Today, the technology has advanced enough that it’s nearly impossible to detect bluelight blocking lenses.
It’s cutting-edge technology, literally. Harder says he’s started offering the service within that last year.
It’s just one way technology has impacted the business for the better, Harder said. For baby boomers -- those who might have been sun worshippers like him who are now using progressive lenses -- digital lens grinding is having the biggest impact. Computerized technology allows manufacturers to grind your glasses along the entire curve of the lens. “We can customize it better to your lifestyle,” Harder said. That means if you love golf or you drive a lot, the lens could be
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Older lenses would be measured from 15 millimetres from the eye, but by the time the lens reached the edge, your glasses might be 40 to 50 millimetres away. Automatically, you will get peripheral vision. “Now, they recalculate every millimetre as they grind it across the lens,” Harder said. Eyecraft Optical is located at 2415 Main St. in West Kelowna. You can call (250) 768-1678.
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What We Love About The Okanagan
Insider information is everything! This issue we speak to Kyle Blanleil, Vice President of Andres Electronic Experts, about some of his favourite things in the Okanagan.
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King’s Stadium: I’m president of Kelowna Major Men’s Fastball Association and we operate the facility. I’m an avid player and my family has been going to the stadium for fifty years.
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Prospera Place: I’m a big Rockets fan and have been a season ticket holder for the team ever since they came to Kelowna.
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Okanagan Lake: Boating, beach, surfing - I do all three. You’re surrounded by the mountains, the valley; just the atmosphere of being on the lake - so peaceful, and a great time at the same moment.
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Downtown Broadwalk: I love biking the boardwalk downtown with my family and friends - the vibe downtown, riding along the lake and then onto the path on Abott Street, stopping at the beach access spots all the way to Gyro Beach.
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BNA: I enjoy going to BNA. They have great customer service, atmosphere, and food. There is a great vibe and the people who run it are awesome. It’s where I take people. They have done a great job creating a cool atmosphere where you can have drinks and relax.
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Chevy’s Source for Sports: If I’m looking for sports gear I go to Chevy’s - they have a good selection and a great staff. They always treat me well.
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Oyama Lake Campground: They have cabins, and the fishing is awesome out there.
Supporting Local Charities: I had cancer myself, and when I was given the all clear I threw a fundraiser for Okanagan Cops for Kids which raised $30,000 dollars. Then this summer I played in the Homebase Charity Slow Pitch Tournament raising money for JoeAnna’s House.
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Soul de Cuba Cafe: Great hospitality! Cesar, the owner, is a great, friendly guy. I love going down for breakfact and relaxing. I order the Eggs Bennie.
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RW&CO: I like this store in Orchard Park - for dress clothes especially. I dress up for work and their clothes are stylish and always fit me well.
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Kelowna Golf and Country Club: They have a long standing history in Kelowna, and are right in the city. Lots of my friends are members there, so it’s about getting out and getting away with my buddies.
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Hiking on Knox Mountain: The workout to get up to the top, and then being able to enjoy the view of Kelowna! The Paul’s Tomb hike is also great jumping in the water at the end is a great reward.
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Quails’ Gate Winery: I really enjoy Quails’ Gate - I was there last night - and I really like the Cab Sauv.
Strathcona Park: I have a girlfriend, two step kids and a baby on the way. We recently discovered this park; and it’s a great family place to hang out. There’s a playground, tennis courts and lots of grass.
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