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
UBC Okanagan Master of Nursing goes Virtual
UBC Okanagan's School of Nursing has introduced a new blended learning format to graduate students. “Our goal was to find the ideal combination of virtual and classroom work to offer a rich learning environment in a flexible format,” says Barb Pesut, coordinator for...
Energy tops Canada’s 2015 infrastructure priorities as mega-project spending soars
Canadian mega-project spending is on the rise. The value of the country's 100 biggest public infrastructure projects has grown to $157.9 billion, a 12-per-cent increase over 2014's $140.5 billion, according to business magazine ReNew Canada, which today released its...
Olympians heading to Kelowna for Culinary Championships
Canada's top Olympians are heading to Kelowna for the 2015 Canadian Culinary Championships Grand Finale on February 7. The event will feature 11 of Canada’s fastest-rising chefs, rock stars Barney Bentall and musicians from Spirit of the West, and be emceed by...
Weird Al brings Mandatory World Tour to Penticton
Fresh off the biggest year of his storied career, “Weird Al” Yankovic and his 2015 Mandatory World Tour will stop in Penticton on Wednesday, September 9 at the South Okanagan Events Centre. Slated to visit over 100 cities throughout North America, Europe, and...
Black Friday vs. The Best of the Okanagan
It’s Black Friday and I’m trembling beneath my sheets. I get up, don my housecoat, down two coffees, deck the halls and turn on the CBC news. The ghosts of Black Friday past are dancing in my head with promises of mega-sales spam missiles and Scrooge Street savings....
Celebrating the Best of the Okanagan 2015
Our readers have voted for a celebration of shopping local.
Social entrepreneurs spur volunteer spirit
Volinspire launches new platform to connect volunteers, non-profits and businesses Under a new social enterprise model, Volinspire’s interactive platform launched today in Kelowna, helping spur community connections among caring companies, non-profits and...
Black Friday vs. The Best of the Okanagan
It’s Black Friday and I’m trembling beneath my sheets. I get up, don my housecoat, down two coffees, deck the halls and turn on the CBC news. The ghosts of Black Friday past are dancing in my head with promises of mega-sales spam missiles and Scrooge Street savings....
Celebrating the Best of the Okanagan 2015
Our readers have voted for a celebration of shopping local.
Social entrepreneurs spur volunteer spirit
Volinspire launches new platform to connect volunteers, non-profits and businesses Under a new social enterprise model, Volinspire’s interactive platform launched today in Kelowna, helping spur community connections among caring companies, non-profits and...
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