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
A recipe for success, College alumnus wins big at investors’ forum
Hungry for business, Okanagan College alumnus Donnie Ungaro credits making following his passion key to his success at Venture Okanagan – $5,000 grand prize winner.
UBC Okanagan opens display area for controversial art work
Public display of art may make some uncomfortable, but may also open debate Art, controversial or not, deserves to be displayed. That’s the rationale behind UBC Okanagan’s new ‘StART the Conversation’—a space dedicated to artwork from UBC’s Public Art Collection that...
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductee Ringo Starr to perform in the Okanagan
Fresh off a 2015 All Starr Tour, Ringo Starr announces another string of tour dates with his current All-Starr Band, bringing the band he doesn’t want to stop playing with coast-to-coast across North America from October 1 to 31. The All-Starr Band will perform in...
Okanagan environmentalist lends her voice to Global Chorus
Released last fall, the environmental daily mediation book Global Chorus: 365 Voices on the Future of the Planet has an Okanagan connection. Among the leading environmentalists contributing to the book is Okanagan Basin Water Board executive director Anna Warwick...
Fawn Run: Give your kids a free-range childhood
Introducing Fawn Run at The Ponds Does today’s hectic lifestyle leave you longing for a simpler time, when things weren’t quite so rushed? Have you been thinking the days of children riding bikes, climbing trees and playing outside are gone for good? It sometimes...
Sparkling Hill Resort: rejuvenate, revitalize, renew
Inspired by the great spas of Europe, enchanted by more than 3.5 million Swarovski crystals, and surrounded by the beauty of Okanagan Lake and the Monashee Mountains, Sparkling Hill is a North American trendsetter in healthy living and wellness hospitality. From...
Okanagan short fiction contest short list announced
UBC’s Anne Fleming has just completed a pretty a tough job. Fleming, who is the Creative Writing program coordinator at UBC’s Okanagan campus, has been working on the committee to short list the winners of the annual short story contest. The 18th annual Okanagan Short...
Fawn Run: Give your kids a free-range childhood
Introducing Fawn Run at The Ponds Does today’s hectic lifestyle leave you longing for a simpler time, when things weren’t quite so rushed? Have you been thinking the days of children riding bikes, climbing trees and playing outside are gone for good? It sometimes...
Sparkling Hill Resort: rejuvenate, revitalize, renew
Inspired by the great spas of Europe, enchanted by more than 3.5 million Swarovski crystals, and surrounded by the beauty of Okanagan Lake and the Monashee Mountains, Sparkling Hill is a North American trendsetter in healthy living and wellness hospitality. From...
Okanagan short fiction contest short list announced
UBC’s Anne Fleming has just completed a pretty a tough job. Fleming, who is the Creative Writing program coordinator at UBC’s Okanagan campus, has been working on the committee to short list the winners of the annual short story contest. The 18th annual Okanagan Short...
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