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
Fawn Run: Give your kids a free-range childhood
Introducing Fawn Run at The Ponds Does today’s hectic lifestyle leave you longing for a simpler time, when things weren’t quite so rushed? Have you been thinking the days of children riding bikes, climbing trees and playing outside are gone for good? It sometimes...
Sparkling Hill Resort: rejuvenate, revitalize, renew
Inspired by the great spas of Europe, enchanted by more than 3.5 million Swarovski crystals, and surrounded by the beauty of Okanagan Lake and the Monashee Mountains, Sparkling Hill is a North American trendsetter in healthy living and wellness hospitality. From...
Okanagan short fiction contest short list announced
UBC’s Anne Fleming has just completed a pretty a tough job. Fleming, who is the Creative Writing program coordinator at UBC’s Okanagan campus, has been working on the committee to short list the winners of the annual short story contest. The 18th annual Okanagan Short...
Blues and rock visit their gospel roots at Dream Music Festival
This May 13 and 14 Penticton will host some of the top artists across the continent as blues and rock visit their gospel roots at the 2016 Dream Music Festival held at the Penticton Trade & Convention Centre. Starting in 2015, the festival grew out of the...
Summerland school club promotes healthy living
“I love young children and I have a passion for nutrition,” says Val Wright, explaining why she volunteers as coordinator of the Breakfast Club for Learning at Giant’s Head Elementary School in Summerland. A former child care counsellor in Vancouver, Val assumed her...
“I have found Vincent” proclaims artist Douglas Coupland
After a worldwide crowdsourcing initiative, Canadian Artist finds Vincent van Gogh's closest lookalike for bronze sculpture Douglas Coupland, a Vancouver-based writer and artist, has located Vincent van Gogh, or rather his closest lookalike. Out of 1,250 entrants from...
Study shows cheese can make wine taste better
A new scientific study shows that eating cheese may actually increase how much someone likes the wine they are drinking. The study, published in the October issue of the Journal of Food Science, used a new sensory evaluation method and found consuming cheese while...
Summerland school club promotes healthy living
“I love young children and I have a passion for nutrition,” says Val Wright, explaining why she volunteers as coordinator of the Breakfast Club for Learning at Giant’s Head Elementary School in Summerland. A former child care counsellor in Vancouver, Val assumed her...
“I have found Vincent” proclaims artist Douglas Coupland
After a worldwide crowdsourcing initiative, Canadian Artist finds Vincent van Gogh's closest lookalike for bronze sculpture Douglas Coupland, a Vancouver-based writer and artist, has located Vincent van Gogh, or rather his closest lookalike. Out of 1,250 entrants from...
Study shows cheese can make wine taste better
A new scientific study shows that eating cheese may actually increase how much someone likes the wine they are drinking. The study, published in the October issue of the Journal of Food Science, used a new sensory evaluation method and found consuming cheese while...
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