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 to host 2016 Travelers Curling Club Championship
Canada’s best club curling teams are coming to the sunny Okanagan next November to play for a national championship, as announced Tuesday by Curling Canada. The 2016 Travelers Curling Club Championship will be played Nov. 20-26 at the Kelowna Curling Club, featuring...
Local soccer star Rob Friend to speak at UBCO breakfast
UBC is featuring a local soccer star at this year’s Valley First/UBC Okanagan Athletics Breakfast. Rob Friend is the special guest speaker at the annual event, a fundraiser for Heat athletes. Each spring, UBC’s Okanagan campus hosts the Valley First/UBC...
Win big at YLW’s spring travel event
Kelowna International Airport (YLW) will host its annual Spring Travel Event on Feb. 27, when the public will be able to meet with air carriers, travel agents, hotels and resorts to get helpful travel tips and information on popular vacation destinations. “This is a...
UBC Okanagan research helps municipalities manage aging water systems
UBC Okanagan researchers have developed a tool that is designed to help small to medium-sized cities and towns address the challenges posed by aging drinking water infrastructure in Canada. The tool is developed by Solomon Tesfamariam and Rehan Sadiq (pictured above),...
Grape beginnings: BC Wine Museum remastered
Kelowna, a hundred years ago: After a day working in the orchards, you sit down on a dusty porch, kick of your boots, and enjoy a nice glass of Logana Loganberry wine. That’s right, long before the award winning Merlots and Chardonnays of the Okanagan wine market...
50 years of Wentworth Music
It’s no accident that Wentworth Music has been voted one of the Top 3 Music Stores in the world by the National Association of Music Merchants. For 50 years Wentworth Music has proudly contributed to the cultural life of the Okanagan Valley. Our retail outlets in...
Fitness app research combine psychology and technology
When fitness apps include personal touches such as individualized goals and contact with a ‘real live trainer,’ users tend to exercise more consistently, a UBC study concludes. Mary Jung, an assistant professor in UBC Okanagan’s School of Health and Exercise Sciences,...
Grape beginnings: BC Wine Museum remastered
Kelowna, a hundred years ago: After a day working in the orchards, you sit down on a dusty porch, kick of your boots, and enjoy a nice glass of Logana Loganberry wine. That’s right, long before the award winning Merlots and Chardonnays of the Okanagan wine market...
50 years of Wentworth Music
It’s no accident that Wentworth Music has been voted one of the Top 3 Music Stores in the world by the National Association of Music Merchants. For 50 years Wentworth Music has proudly contributed to the cultural life of the Okanagan Valley. Our retail outlets in...
Fitness app research combine psychology and technology
When fitness apps include personal touches such as individualized goals and contact with a ‘real live trainer,’ users tend to exercise more consistently, a UBC study concludes. Mary Jung, an assistant professor in UBC Okanagan’s School of Health and Exercise Sciences,...
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