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
House of Learning building achieves LEED gold
It has been four years in the making, but good things come to those who wait as the Brown Family House of Learning at Thompson Rivers University (TRU) in Kamloops officially obtained LEED Gold Certification from the Canada Green Building Council last month. While the...
Team BC posts big results at Winter Games
Emily Dickson of Prince George earned her third medal of the 2015 Canada Winter Games on Wednesday in the biathlon 10km pursuit, adding a gold to her silver and bronze finishes from earlier this week. Team BC’s long track speed skaters were also golden – Jacob Graham...
Golden day for B.C. long track speed skaters
Team BC’s long track speed skaters got off to an impressive start at the 2015 Canada Winter Games on Wednesday earning gold in the men’s and women’s 500m events and a silver in the women’s team pursuit. Jacob Graham of Dawson Creek and Sara Spence of Kamloops...
UBC Okanagan expands animal therapy program
Students Charlie Drummond and Christy Hui have organized BARK2GO and will station volunteers and therapy dogs in three different locations across UBC’s Okanagan campus every Wednesday. Building Academic Retention through K9s expands across campus Students are lining...
Okanagan College Board Chair has strong resume
The incoming Chair of Okanagan College’s Board of Governors has a distinguished history of leading educational organizations. Connie Denesiuk, of Summerland, will assume responsibilities of the Chair on Jan. 1, following in the footsteps of Tom Styffe, who finishes...
Kip Moore Extends Wild Ones Tour to Penticton
Multi-platimum singer/songwriter Kip Moore will headline the 2016 WILD ONES TOUR with dates in Canada this winter. Moore, who has built one of country music's most loyal audiences show by show, will be in Penticton February 19. Moore will perform tracks from his...
Interior Heath prepares for Syrian refugees
The New Year marks a new beginning for Syrian refugees arriving in the Interior region. Refugees will face many challenges as they adjust to new homes, new lives and a new health-care system. Interior Health and its community partners have been working hard over the...
Okanagan College Board Chair has strong resume
The incoming Chair of Okanagan College’s Board of Governors has a distinguished history of leading educational organizations. Connie Denesiuk, of Summerland, will assume responsibilities of the Chair on Jan. 1, following in the footsteps of Tom Styffe, who finishes...
Kip Moore Extends Wild Ones Tour to Penticton
Multi-platimum singer/songwriter Kip Moore will headline the 2016 WILD ONES TOUR with dates in Canada this winter. Moore, who has built one of country music's most loyal audiences show by show, will be in Penticton February 19. Moore will perform tracks from his...
Interior Heath prepares for Syrian refugees
The New Year marks a new beginning for Syrian refugees arriving in the Interior region. Refugees will face many challenges as they adjust to new homes, new lives and a new health-care system. Interior Health and its community partners have been working hard over the...
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