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
The Next Generation of Aces
While Canadian tennis stars are making a mark on the World Tour, other nations’ top rising stars are traveling to Kelowna to showcase their play. It’s all thanks in part to the leadership of Joachim Nierfeld and a small committee behind Tennis Futures Kelowna. “The...
Vancouver Urban Winery partners with Serendipity Winery on new Pinot Noir
Vancouver Urban Winery has released an all-new small lot 2012 Pinot Noir, in partnership with Naramata's acclaimed Serendipity Winery, as part of its Colab Series of premium BC VQA wines. "The Colab Series is our way of honing in on some of our favourite people and...
Young swimmers cross Okanagan Lake
Four of the youngest swimmers setting to swim across Okanagan Lake this Saturday in Kelowna’s Across the Lake Swim are Danae Willms, Chloe Chambers, Sydney Campbell and Georgia Gordon. Each of them have been practicing their skills through the YMCA Okanagan Swims...
Selfie-reflection
An ever-growing number of museums, monuments, and amusement parks have announced that visitors must leave their selfie-sticks at home. I, for one, am applauding the decision with the free hand I’m not using to take a picture of myself with my cell phone. I took a solo...
UBC Okanagan researchers receive $500,000 in innovation funding
Four UBC Okanagan researchers have been recognized as some of the top research talent in Canada. The four—Prof. John Braun, Assist. Prof. Joshua Brinkerhoff, Assist. Prof. Liwei Wang and Assist. Prof. Wesley Zandberg—will collectively see their research supported by...
We’re getting there
By Blake Allen I could begin just about anywhere in the Okanagan, but instead I’ll start on the other side of the globe. More specifically, the forlorn Australian island of Tasmania where, one stormy night at a stone-walled pub in Hobart, I found myself engrossed in...
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UBC Okanagan researchers receive $500,000 in innovation funding
Four UBC Okanagan researchers have been recognized as some of the top research talent in Canada. The four—Prof. John Braun, Assist. Prof. Joshua Brinkerhoff, Assist. Prof. Liwei Wang and Assist. Prof. Wesley Zandberg—will collectively see their research supported by...
We’re getting there
By Blake Allen I could begin just about anywhere in the Okanagan, but instead I’ll start on the other side of the globe. More specifically, the forlorn Australian island of Tasmania where, one stormy night at a stone-walled pub in Hobart, I found myself engrossed in...
June Preview
The next issue of Okanagan Life Magazine is in production. Don't miss out Your ad message will reach over 490,000 exposures over three months. Email: paul@okanaganlife.com Ad space deadline: May 1 See our Media Kit.
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