Teen Mental Health

Teen Mental Health

“I was tired of being alone.” … “I don’t wanna be afraid of myself anymore.” … “It’s like being churned underneath a giant wave. Spinning. Turning. Flipping with no idea which way the surface is and struggling to breathe all the while.” … These...
Astronomers Show ‘n’ Shine

Astronomers Show ‘n’ Shine

I’m always up for a new adventure, so when I heard about the Mount Kobau Star Party (www.mksp.ca), near Osoyoos, I phoned a photo buddy of mine who has a camper van and we hit the road. Sleeping bag, foamy, pillow, camera, tripod, scope and Klutz guide, Backyard...
Photo Contest Winners

Photo Contest Winners

Our readers have voted and Leah Campbell’s great shot of this little cutie at Davison Orchards is the winner. Leah gets a free 1-year subscription to Okanagan Life. And for casting her vote and “Liking” Okanagan Life, Crystal Wilson is the winner of...
Fore! Juvenile Diabetes: July 28

Fore! Juvenile Diabetes: July 28

The Kelowna Golf and Country Club is inviting members and non-members to a ladies golf tournament on July 28, 2011, to benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Eileen Sallis, grandmother of two children with Type 1 diabetes, is once again organizing the...
Tonsorial Wisdom

Tonsorial Wisdom

Wireless social networking gone retro … I’ve given up on the coffee shop. I don’t know how much more thumb-waggling I can take. Semaphore was easier to understand because the flag positions actually meant something. My younger friends only deign to talk to me...