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
BC Wine Institute Welcomes New Board of Directors
Nine voting directors represent British Columbia wineries of all sizes will form the new Board of the BC Wine Institute. The Board of Directors represent large wineries (selling more than 700,000 litres annually), medium wineries (selling more than 60,000 litres...
Pour and pair Okanagan wine and win
BC's best restaurants are rallying together to celebrate the bounty that is BC VQA wine. Participating restaurants in Greater Vancouver, the Okanagan Valley and Victoria are serving a minimum of three BC VQA wines by the glass during a month-long promotion of BC VQA...
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Golf Tech: Its all about the clubs
Technology plays a vital role in the ongoing development of golf equipment—of which clubs are the most critical. Most golfers don’t upgrade their clubs every year, but after several years, there are sufficient changes to warrant a new driver or set of irons. Taylor...
Trends in the BC wine industry
Wine can now be bought in grocery stores. In November, longstanding BC VQA wine stores, Discover Wines and the Kelowna Wine Museum Wine Shop announced their support to move into grocery stores with the Overwaitea Food Group in Kelowna. Three wine-in-grocery stores...
Sleepy’s: are you tired of body impressions in your mattress?
Ahhh…the dreaded body impression! Only Sleepy’s have the cure! So, you just invested in a new sleep set and already in six months to a year you are noticing a large hump up the middle of the mattress with two deep sinkholes on either side of the top where your bodies...
West Harbour: a sense of community
West Harbour is a master planned community featuring detached and semi-detached homes nestled on the shores of Okanagan Lake directly across the water from downtown. With peerless design and amenities, this project has developed into a neighbourhood of distinction....
Trends in the BC wine industry
Wine can now be bought in grocery stores. In November, longstanding BC VQA wine stores, Discover Wines and the Kelowna Wine Museum Wine Shop announced their support to move into grocery stores with the Overwaitea Food Group in Kelowna. Three wine-in-grocery stores...
Sleepy’s: are you tired of body impressions in your mattress?
Ahhh…the dreaded body impression! Only Sleepy’s have the cure! So, you just invested in a new sleep set and already in six months to a year you are noticing a large hump up the middle of the mattress with two deep sinkholes on either side of the top where your bodies...
West Harbour: a sense of community
West Harbour is a master planned community featuring detached and semi-detached homes nestled on the shores of Okanagan Lake directly across the water from downtown. With peerless design and amenities, this project has developed into a neighbourhood of distinction....


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