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
Funny You Should Ask
Okanagan club takes laughter very seriously. When I was a kid, it was Mary Poppins who first taught me how to really laugh. Or rather, it was Uncle Albert. In the movie he suffered from an unusual condition where he would start laughing and couldn’t stop. During the...
Luxury details for your kitchen
Westwood Fine Cabinetry 2140 Leckie Road, Kelowna 4308 29th Street, Vernon 120 Okanagan Avenue SE, Salmon Arm From stylish crown moldings to ingenious storage solutions, custom kitchen design is all about the details. Visit one of three showrooms at Westwood Fine...
Seeing red: the science behind the holiday cups
UBC professor explains why the plain cup campaign didn’t backfire for Starbucks If a picture is worth 1,000 words, then a viral video is priceless. On November 1, Starbucks released its 2015 holiday cups. It’s a marketing tradition that’s been around since 1997. This...
Living on the Edge
Trestle Ridge 5730 Mountainside Drive, Kelowna Perched above the Village of Kettle Valley, the new neighbourhood of Trestle Ridge offers all the amenities and community features celebrated in the Upper Mission with unparalleled views. The showhome offers a grand...
World riders to cycle South Okanagan
Belgian national cycling champion Axel Merckx leads an epic ride through the heart of British Columbia’s wine country On Sunday, July 10, British Columbia’s South Okanagan will see up to 2,500 cyclists take to the roads for the start of the sixth Prospera Granfondo...
Some dietary fats still getting a bad rap, says UBC researcher
UBC research shows that some of the fats we consume are getting a raw deal when it comes to deciding what’s good for us. Long thought of as the bad guys in the commercial diet industry, fats are now getting a second look thanks to research done by UBC’s Deanna Gibson....
Manipulators less convincing online than in person, UBC research shows
If you have to negotiate business with a narcissist or psychopath, you’re better off doing it on Facebook, research from UBC’s Okanagan campus shows. In one of the first studies of its kind, UBC researchers found that traditionally successful manipulators who...
World riders to cycle South Okanagan
Belgian national cycling champion Axel Merckx leads an epic ride through the heart of British Columbia’s wine country On Sunday, July 10, British Columbia’s South Okanagan will see up to 2,500 cyclists take to the roads for the start of the sixth Prospera Granfondo...
Some dietary fats still getting a bad rap, says UBC researcher
UBC research shows that some of the fats we consume are getting a raw deal when it comes to deciding what’s good for us. Long thought of as the bad guys in the commercial diet industry, fats are now getting a second look thanks to research done by UBC’s Deanna Gibson....
Manipulators less convincing online than in person, UBC research shows
If you have to negotiate business with a narcissist or psychopath, you’re better off doing it on Facebook, research from UBC’s Okanagan campus shows. In one of the first studies of its kind, UBC researchers found that traditionally successful manipulators who...
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