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
New writing school open in Kelowna
A new writing school has started in Kelowna. Curious Beyond Words School of Writing, founded by veteran writer, editor and instructor Dona Sturmanis, kicked off 2015 with 16 Saturday workshops. The workshops series feature guest speakers and instructors along with...
UBC seeks public input on Okanagan Campus Master Plan
UBC is updating the long-term development plan that will guide the next phase of life for the university’s 516-acre (209-hectare) Okanagan campus in Kelowna. Over the past decade, a $400-million construction program added more than one million square feet of new...
Kelowna Tech Co releases App to connects Teachers & Parents
Kelowna-based FreshGrade announced today it has released a new mobile app that connects parents, teachers and students to advance learning. The new app augments FreshGrade's existing web product by giving teachers more freedom to work efficiently in a busy classroom....
Word on the Lake Writing Contest call for entries
Aspiring writers from British Columbia and Alberta may want to look to the 2015 Askews Foods Writing Contest to showcase their work. The writing contest is a feature of this year’s Word on the Lake Writers’ Festival, a Shuswap Writers Association programme to...
At Centre Court with the Okanagan’s Vasek Pospisil
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Kelowna retail outlet named national winner in housewares
Lakehouse has been named Canada’s national winner of the Global Innovator Award (gia) for 2015 by the International Housewares Association and Home Style Magazine. The gia awards recognize innovative business practices and excellence in housewares retailing and visual...
Sun Peaks Opens For Ski Teams
Ski teams from Whistler, Mt Tremblant and Edmonton hit the slopes of Sun Peaks Resort yesterday. The BC Interior resort is the first to provide skiing on its' alpine slopes this season. “Sun Peaks became known as an early season training venue in the lead up to the...
At Centre Court with the Okanagan’s Vasek Pospisil
<h3>As seen in</h3><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->[downloads ids="130450" columns="1" excerpt="no" columns="1"]<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->[downloads category="current-issue" columns="1" excerpt="no"] It was an overcast July...
Kelowna retail outlet named national winner in housewares
Lakehouse has been named Canada’s national winner of the Global Innovator Award (gia) for 2015 by the International Housewares Association and Home Style Magazine. The gia awards recognize innovative business practices and excellence in housewares retailing and visual...
Sun Peaks Opens For Ski Teams
Ski teams from Whistler, Mt Tremblant and Edmonton hit the slopes of Sun Peaks Resort yesterday. The BC Interior resort is the first to provide skiing on its' alpine slopes this season. “Sun Peaks became known as an early season training venue in the lead up to the...
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