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
Kelowna business coalition takes on distracted driving
A group of Kelowna businesses has come together to keep Kelowna’s roads safer, launching an online pledge and contest at mydrivingpledge.com. Distracted driving is becoming a higher risk every year for residents in the Southern Interior. These local businesses are...
Grape crop report: more vibrant BC white wines to enjoy this season
Not only was 2015 a stunning vintage, but it also produced an increased crop which will help quench the growing thirst for B. C. wines nationally and internationally. It has been two years since the last crop report, but this week, the 2015 British Columbia Wine Grape...
Okanagan Lie Detectors
Who might have guessed, thought or predicted that this 2016 article in Okanagan Life would create such fanfare, discussion and controversy. Essentially, "everybody's lying" these days - or are they? Seems like it - yet deep in our unconscious, we all know and realize...
Mermaids spotted in the Okanagan
In honour of Water Week BC this month, Bonne Belle Photography is launching its environmental awareness campaign: Project Mermaid Okanagan. Project Mermaid Okanagan’s mission is to attract attention with beautiful art, to some very serious threats our environment and...
SomaLife Ventures raises $1M from Kelowna investors
Kelowna has a growing list of forward-thinking angel investors, but the investors in this story don't have deep pockets. There just looking to top up their RRSPs. “The venture capital secret is out, and investors from all walks of life across can now participate...
YMCA of Okanagan to open fitness centre in downtown Kelowna
The YMCA of Okanagan is opening a new YMCA fitness centre located in downtown Kelowna. The Downtown YMCA will be situated at 505 Doyle Avenue on the main floor of the new Interior Health Kelowna Community Health and Services Centre and will support the health...
Creating the shared space of Okanagan cities
Streetscape: public realm. It’s shared, it’s real and it affects our lives for better or worse. We know when a neighbourhood or a city street “feels good.” The scale of the buildings, sidewalk width, lawn depth, door and window placement and pattern, and a myriad of...
SomaLife Ventures raises $1M from Kelowna investors
Kelowna has a growing list of forward-thinking angel investors, but the investors in this story don't have deep pockets. There just looking to top up their RRSPs. “The venture capital secret is out, and investors from all walks of life across can now participate...
YMCA of Okanagan to open fitness centre in downtown Kelowna
The YMCA of Okanagan is opening a new YMCA fitness centre located in downtown Kelowna. The Downtown YMCA will be situated at 505 Doyle Avenue on the main floor of the new Interior Health Kelowna Community Health and Services Centre and will support the health...
Creating the shared space of Okanagan cities
Streetscape: public realm. It’s shared, it’s real and it affects our lives for better or worse. We know when a neighbourhood or a city street “feels good.” The scale of the buildings, sidewalk width, lawn depth, door and window placement and pattern, and a myriad of...
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