Here and there

We were eating BC labeled Mac apples in California in the Henry’s Farmer’s Market. They were fresh and crunchy and it was a treat.

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There he is, Donald Trump doing ads for The Brick and Sealy’s new Trump mattresses. Just a few weeks ago he was promoting vitamins and supplements and his real estate course being given by others is doing dates in Canada. Tell me Mr. Trump, how is the business world treating you these days?
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WestJet is so crowded from the U.S. these days it is uncomfortable flying because people are bringing so much luggage on board. One man and his wife standing beside us in Calgary brought on four bags. What is the legal limit and why do we have to have so much luggage on planes? I understand that computers and some medical equipment has to be carried aboard but these bags had wheels.
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The Southwest Washington Convention and Visitors Bureau have introduced a new logo and slogan in an attempt to distinguish the area from the better-known Vancouver in British Columbia.

"Visit Vancouver USA Discover the Original," has been introduced, emphasizes the city's location and also makes reference to the fact the American version has been settled longer than the Canadian counterpart. In addition to the new brand, the organization's formal business name has been changed to Vancouver USA Regional Tourism Office.

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Atrium Innovations Inc., a Quebec-based international producer and distributor of health and nutrition products, is stepping up its domestic market presence by buying Penticton’s Trophic Canada for $11 million U.S. in cash.

The 43-year-old Trophic is a leading manufacturer and distributor of vitamins, minerals and herbal supplements for the health food market.

It is based in Penticton, where it has its HQ, laboratories and a manufacturing plant where most of its products are made. It also operates a warehouse in Toronto. The have 35 employees.

Trophic has annual sales of $7.5 million U.S. Its two brands, Trophic and Wild Rose, include a total of 150 products sold through 900 specialized health food stores across Canada.

Trophic's brands have well-established access to the health food store market and have won an enviable reputation for top quality and superior formulation, testing and manufacturing practices.

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I received this email the other day from a reader in Peachland and it is the first one I have received in awhile on the subject.

I would like to wish Scott Wilshaw, of Trepanier Manor Hotel, the very best of luck for the future. He is a dedicated worker, and has worked all out these past few years to give the people of Peachland a much-needed 'Luxury' hotel. He has given his time and energy to make Peachland a more energetic area to be in. He has 'great' vision and what he has accomplished there in the short time of residence, he deserves 'recognition'. I feel he does not get the support he should have. Think of the employment he will bring in with tourists, etc. I certainly look forward to the completion of this major project and hope he receives the support of the people of Peachland and Kelowna.

Absolutely correct. This development will be another jewel for the Okanagan in the future.
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Over the years I have written about one bakery in particular in Summerland.

The Cake Box was owned at the time by Saupe Wouda. Saupe sold out and was about to retire and head that gang that robs the tourist train that is an attraction in Summerland every summer.

We traveled to Summerland many times a few years ago because this man and his family baked the most delicious shortbread cookies. They were similar to those that I remembered from years ago in Toronto at Hunts Bakery.

Anyways, he is back in business after retiring. He told me that he couldn’t stay away so he purchased a bakery in Penticton in the Earl’s Restaurant plaza. It is in the location with a meat market and deli in part of the building, a fresh seafood store in another, and there at the back is the bakery. It is all set up so you can eat lunch or have tea and a nibble in the courtyard. It's called the Okanagan Grocery and that is where you will find Wouda Bakery.

Take a drive down and try it for lunch. It is a nice drive at this time of the year. Pick up some fresh bread and dozen of those cookies. I don’t think there are any calories!

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I can’t figure out why Canadian Health officials can’t just take the findings of the U.S. Food and Drug and follow their course. It takes months, sometime years before we can get our hands on certain drugs that are available in other parts of the world that have been tested and tested and released to the public. For instance right now you can walk into a drug store in the U.S. and buy Prevacid the 24-hour stomach acid capsules off the shelf, no longer a prescription, but not in Canada.