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
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...
Taking Aim: How Childhood Shots Save Lives
When six-week old Callum* stopped cooing and started coughing, his parents were concerned. A sweet baby, he loved to practice his new smile—until his siblings got sick. At first the older children’s symptoms presented like common colds—mild coughs, low-grade fevers,...
Black Friday vs. The Best of the Okanagan
It’s Black Friday and I’m trembling beneath my sheets. I get up, don my housecoat, down two coffees, deck the halls and turn on the CBC news. The ghosts of Black Friday past are dancing in my head with promises of mega-sales spam missiles and Scrooge Street savings....
Celebrating the Best of the Okanagan 2015
Our readers have voted for a celebration of shopping local.
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...
Okanagan educator spearheads program to save bees
Educator/artist Nancy Holmes is the co-founder of the Border Free Bees project; see what you can do A swarm of kindergarten kids is buzzing through the field, their excitement contagious. “I’ve found a bee,” shouts one. I don’t know if I’ve ever heard that phrase said...
Kitchen Confidential with wild mushroom forager Scott Moran
See how food foraged from nature finds its way to the best Okanagan restaurant kitchens Scott Moran does something few other people in the food business do. He goes right back to food origins. Moran is a wild food forager harvesting dozens of wild plants and mushrooms...
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...
Okanagan educator spearheads program to save bees
Educator/artist Nancy Holmes is the co-founder of the Border Free Bees project; see what you can do A swarm of kindergarten kids is buzzing through the field, their excitement contagious. “I’ve found a bee,” shouts one. I don’t know if I’ve ever heard that phrase said...
Kitchen Confidential with wild mushroom forager Scott Moran
See how food foraged from nature finds its way to the best Okanagan restaurant kitchens Scott Moran does something few other people in the food business do. He goes right back to food origins. Moran is a wild food forager harvesting dozens of wild plants and mushrooms...
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