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 Chamber gains more support in defense of local lakes
The Kelowna Chamber of Commerce is celebrating another step forward in the battle to protect British Columbia's fresh waters from zebra and quagga mussels. A new resolution was presented at the BC Chamber of Commerce Annual General Meeting and Conference, May 24-26 in...
Canucks Young Stars Classic to return to Penticton
Featuring Canucks, Flames, Oilers and Jets prospects The Vancouver Canucks will host the 2015 Young Stars Classic for the fifth year at the South Okanagan Events Centre in Penticton, running from Friday, September 11 to Monday, September 14. The four-team tournament...
Celebrating 35 years of building excellence
TomTar Roofing & Sheet Metal You’ll find the stunning workmanship of TomTar Roofing & Sheet Metal at the new downtown marina along Kelowna’s waterfront. Specialists in fabrication, the team at TomTar fashioned the elegant curved roofing for structures along...
Mother’s Day, Unaccompanied
Thirty years ago, my mum put my brother and I on a plane in Vancouver to meet my father in Australia, trusting us to the care of flight attendants. The airline staff gave us colouring books and put stickers on our chests with the initials "U.M." "What does that stand...
Engineering prof named UBCO’s Researcher of the Year
Engineering professor Mina Hoorfar has been named UBC Okanagan's Researcher of the Year. The mark of a good professor is one who is up to their elbows in research projects, has a strong group of post-grad students working with them, resonates with students, and is...
New ultrasounds enhance medical training in the Okanagan
UBC medical students and health-care providers will get more hands-on training thanks to a recent donation of two new portable ultrasound machines to the UBC Southern Medical Program. A recent gift from The Colin & Lois Pritchard Foundation allowed the program to...
Writers’ conference returns to Penticton Apr. 8-10
For the first time in over a decade, Penticton is hosting a full-fledged writers’ conference. “We really enjoyed the ones the Penticton Writers and Publishers hosted years ago for the writing community,” says Dawn Renaud, who works with authors as a freelance editor...
Engineering prof named UBCO’s Researcher of the Year
Engineering professor Mina Hoorfar has been named UBC Okanagan's Researcher of the Year. The mark of a good professor is one who is up to their elbows in research projects, has a strong group of post-grad students working with them, resonates with students, and is...
New ultrasounds enhance medical training in the Okanagan
UBC medical students and health-care providers will get more hands-on training thanks to a recent donation of two new portable ultrasound machines to the UBC Southern Medical Program. A recent gift from The Colin & Lois Pritchard Foundation allowed the program to...
Writers’ conference returns to Penticton Apr. 8-10
For the first time in over a decade, Penticton is hosting a full-fledged writers’ conference. “We really enjoyed the ones the Penticton Writers and Publishers hosted years ago for the writing community,” says Dawn Renaud, who works with authors as a freelance editor...
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