by Okanagan Life | Oct 15, 2012 | Features
Cross-border effort proves humans can repair some of the damage we’ve inflicted on the Earth and our fellow creatures – A crew of four well-muscled men work steadily, arm over arm, pulling up the nets pinched between a 38-foot purse seiner and a low-sided packing...
by Okanagan Life | Sep 17, 2012 | Culture, Features, Wine & Food
“So, will it be wine or coffee?” asks my host as we tour his home, an art gallery decorated with an air of enchantment. A white baby grand dares me to play a note as I walk by. Buffets of Easter bunnies perch in display across the kitchen walls. Near the entrance, the...
by Okanagan Life | Sep 17, 2012 | Features
Ready for trouble The noon break draws to a close on a sunny February day at Clarence Fulton Secondary School in Vernon. The hallways are full of life. Fulton cheerleaders are packing up and counting profits from their Valentine’s Day cupcake sale in the bright school...
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...
by Okanagan Life | Jul 30, 2012 | Community, Features, Travel
Okanagan communities fall into three loosely defined geographic regions. The Central Okanagan has emerged as the commercial and transportation hub. Kelowna has a sophisticated urban appeal while Peachland, Lake Country and West Kelowna retain more of a...
by Okanagan Life | Jul 30, 2012 | Community, Features
Penticton attracts top athletes to the annual Subaru Ironman Canada, slated for August 26, 2012. Photographer Bruce Kemp has captured the spirit of athletes, volunteers and spectators in this powerful photo essay. Download the PDF.
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