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
Liquidity Wines wins prestigious Chardonnay du Monde prize in France
Liquidity Wines estate-grown 2013 Chardonnay has been awarded a silver medal at the prestigious Chardonnay du Monde international competition in France. Now in its 23rd year, the annual competition received 782 submissions from 39 countries, which were judged by a...
Central Green leading trend of record-breaking Okanagan home sales
Over $10 million in sales on opening day Kelowna's newest community on the corner of Harvey and Richter is proving to be popular with Okanagan homebuyers. At the opening sales weekend, Okanagan builder Mission Group sold over $10 million of the first residential...
‘Heartbreaking’ story wins 2016 Okanagan Short Story Contest
Creative writing that tugged the heartstrings of award-winning fiction writer Tamas Dobozy won this year’s Okanagan Short Story Contest. Dobozy, UBC Okanagan’s Writer in Residence, was the final judge in the annual fiction writing contest that gathered more than 85...
Engineering prof named UBCO’s Researcher of the Year
Engineering professor Mina Hoorfar has been named UBC Okanagan's Researcher of the Year. The mark of a good professor is one who is up to their elbows in research projects, has a strong group of post-grad students working with them, resonates with students, and is...
Health & Wellness – North Okanagan
Health & Wellness – Central Okanagan
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Music makes the world go around
elowna City Band members first picked up instruments in 1894 and the Penticton Concert Band has been making music since 1910. Vernon has boasted a community band since the 1920’s. In 2001, Kamloops joined the bandwagon with the formation of the...
Health & Wellness – North Okanagan
Health & Wellness – Central Okanagan
2016-best-of-the-okanagan-wellness-17
Music makes the world go around
elowna City Band members first picked up instruments in 1894 and the Penticton Concert Band has been making music since 1910. Vernon has boasted a community band since the 1920’s. In 2001, Kamloops joined the bandwagon with the formation of the...
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