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

Sleepy’s: are you tired of body impressions in your mattress?
Ahhh…the dreaded body impression! Only Sleepy’s have the cure! So, you just invested in a new sleep set and already in six months to a year you are noticing a large hump up the middle of the mattress with two deep sinkholes on either side of the top where your bodies...

West Harbour: a sense of community
West Harbour is a master planned community featuring detached and semi-detached homes nestled on the shores of Okanagan Lake directly across the water from downtown. With peerless design and amenities, this project has developed into a neighbourhood of distinction....
UBC Okanagan researchers receive $500,000 in innovation funding
Four UBC Okanagan researchers have been recognized as some of the top research talent in Canada. The four—Prof. John Braun, Assist. Prof. Joshua Brinkerhoff, Assist. Prof. Liwei Wang and Assist. Prof. Wesley Zandberg—will collectively see their research supported by...

We’re getting there
By Blake Allen I could begin just about anywhere in the Okanagan, but instead I’ll start on the other side of the globe. More specifically, the forlorn Australian island of Tasmania where, one stormy night at a stone-walled pub in Hobart, I found myself engrossed in...

New moms moving toward the bottle
New moms are increasingly using expressed breast milk (either pumped or expressed by hand) instead of directly breastfeeding their babies, according to a UBC study. The study also found that moms who use expressed breast milk typically transition their babies to...

Home & Decor – North Okanagan

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New moms moving toward the bottle
New moms are increasingly using expressed breast milk (either pumped or expressed by hand) instead of directly breastfeeding their babies, according to a UBC study. The study also found that moms who use expressed breast milk typically transition their babies to...

Home & Decor – North Okanagan

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