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
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...
In Person: Anna Warwick Sears, water watch
“Water binds us together, as humans and with all other species, as shared inhabitants of our watery planet,” says Anna Warwick Sears, executive director of the Okanagan Basin Water Board. “This bond is the link to our future.” When someone has this kind of passion for...
Angel Investors’ Forum underway at Okanagan College
$5,000 awarded to local entrepreneur with the best pitch Students from Enactus Okanagan College are hosting the ninth Venture Okanagan Investors Forum on Thursday, April 9 in Kelowna. The local entrepreneur with the best pitch is awarded a cash prize of $5,000 from...
Tax time to-do list
With April 30 tax deadline right around the corner, there’s no time like the present to start getting organized. See the list of Best Accounting Firms.
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...
Blues and rock visit their gospel roots at Dream Music Festival
This May 13 and 14 Penticton will host some of the top artists across the continent as blues and rock visit their gospel roots at the 2016 Dream Music Festival held at the Penticton Trade & Convention Centre. Starting in 2015, the festival grew out of the...
Four local authors to host children’s book signing
Four Okanagan Authors will be at Chapters in Kelowna on March 12 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to sign their children's books. Several of the illustrators who worked on the books will be in attendance as well. Kelowna's prolific freelancer writer, instructor and author,...
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...
Blues and rock visit their gospel roots at Dream Music Festival
This May 13 and 14 Penticton will host some of the top artists across the continent as blues and rock visit their gospel roots at the 2016 Dream Music Festival held at the Penticton Trade & Convention Centre. Starting in 2015, the festival grew out of the...
Four local authors to host children’s book signing
Four Okanagan Authors will be at Chapters in Kelowna on March 12 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to sign their children's books. Several of the illustrators who worked on the books will be in attendance as well. Kelowna's prolific freelancer writer, instructor and author,...
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