Writing well means never having to say, ‘I guess you had to be there.’”
The great part about anniversaries is taking time to reflect. Delving into our magazine archives, we once again came face to face with the passionate people who strengthen our communities and the creative artists who fill the Valley with art, song and laughter. As we flipped through the pages, funky retro ads popped out and the colourful fabric of Okanagan life warmed us, captured in vivid photography and heartfelt words. Printed on the pages were couples saying “I do,” athletes capturing Olympic gold and volunteers opening their hearts. We also stirred up some murders, ghosts and lake monsters. Yes, Ogopogo has made his appearances many times over. Our writers tackled many issues that parents, students and seniors have faced over these 30 years—some still challenging us today. Thanks to all who have been a part of our journey; you’ll find the full archives online. Read, reflect and revel in the Okanagan life. —Editors
Manipulators less convincing online than in person, UBC research shows
If you have to negotiate business with a narcissist or psychopath, you’re better off doing it on Facebook, research from UBC’s Okanagan campus shows. In one of the first studies of its kind, UBC researchers found that traditionally successful manipulators who...
Okanagan educator spearheads program to save bees
Educator/artist Nancy Holmes is the co-founder of the Border Free Bees project; see what you can do A swarm of kindergarten kids is buzzing through the field, their excitement contagious. “I’ve found a bee,” shouts one. I don’t know if I’ve ever heard that phrase said...
Kitchen Confidential with wild mushroom forager Scott Moran
See how food foraged from nature finds its way to the best Okanagan restaurant kitchens Scott Moran does something few other people in the food business do. He goes right back to food origins. Moran is a wild food forager harvesting dozens of wild plants and mushrooms...
2017 Western Canada Cup: Early Bird Tournament Package On Sale
The biggest Western Canadian Junior ‘A’ Championship is coming to Penticton in 2017. The Penticton Vees Jr. ‘A’ Hockey Club, in conjunction with the British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL), has been awarded the 2017 Western Canada Cup (WCC) April 29 to May 7, 2017. The...
The Butchart Gardens bans the bottle for World Water Day
Move will eliminate 80,000 single-use plastic water bottles each year from the environment In recognition of World Water Day, The Butchart Gardens has removed the sale of all single-use plastic water bottles as an extension of their existing environmental practices....
RiverBlue film screening marks World Water Day in Kelowna
RiverBlue film screening marks World Water Day in Kelowna The Okanagan Basin Water Board and its Okanagan WaterWise program are celebrating World Water Day, March 22. A special screening of the award-winning film RiverBlue begins at 7 p.m. at Landmark Cinemas –...
Kelowna’s only new highrise over 70% sold
Spring final sell-off features free trip to Vegas Kelowna’s only new concrete highrise available for sale, 1151 Sunset Drive, has sold over 70 per cent of its 109 condominiums in less than four months. “Kelowna is in demand,” says Leonard Kerkhoff, vice-president of...
The Butchart Gardens bans the bottle for World Water Day
Move will eliminate 80,000 single-use plastic water bottles each year from the environment In recognition of World Water Day, The Butchart Gardens has removed the sale of all single-use plastic water bottles as an extension of their existing environmental practices....
RiverBlue film screening marks World Water Day in Kelowna
RiverBlue film screening marks World Water Day in Kelowna The Okanagan Basin Water Board and its Okanagan WaterWise program are celebrating World Water Day, March 22. A special screening of the award-winning film RiverBlue begins at 7 p.m. at Landmark Cinemas –...
Kelowna’s only new highrise over 70% sold
Spring final sell-off features free trip to Vegas Kelowna’s only new concrete highrise available for sale, 1151 Sunset Drive, has sold over 70 per cent of its 109 condominiums in less than four months. “Kelowna is in demand,” says Leonard Kerkhoff, vice-president of...
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