by Okanagan Life | Nov 26, 2012 | Community
Flooring Canada Kelowna’s motto is “With you every step of the way.” For the past year, while the business has been recovering from a crisis, owner Perry Hildebrandt says that their motto took on a new meaning: the community was supporting his company every step of...
by Okanagan Life | Oct 15, 2012 | Community, Paul's Voice
“Have you ever been forced to leave your home because of a threatening fire?” asked my brother Danny in a hurried call last January. Danny lives south of Calgary on what British Columbians would call the bald prairie. Before I could visualize anything remotely...
by Okanagan Life | Oct 15, 2012 | Community, Guides
The Okanagan Valley is a region of glamorous communities that boasts some of the most exciting jewellery stores in Canada. This special section gives you a wonderful opportunity to explore gift options for the coming holiday season. Posh Step through the doors of...
by Okanagan Life | Sep 17, 2012 | Community
At the end of a gorgeous summer afternoon I pass through the entrance to Heaven’s Gate. Guided by a couple of smiling volunteers I squeeze into the winery’s jam-packed parking lot, then make my way to the patio where I spot a tiny dynamo darting purposefully...
by Okanagan Life | Jul 30, 2012 | Community, Culture, Good Neighbours, Okanagan Women
“I’m an administrative goddess on steroids,” says Renata Mills—and she needs to be. Along with her job as executive director of Festivals Kelowna, which brings a wide range of cultural events to life around the city every year, she has a busy family life looking after...
by Okanagan Life | Jul 30, 2012 | Community, Culture, Features, Music, Travel
Ordinary, extraordinary Okanaganites – Pigeon-holing? Not so much my style. But a few months ago, I was people-watching from a downtown Kelowna bench and it struck me that there are some incredible types milling around. The girl with the sandals and the pug? She just...
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