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
Olympian Cheryl Bernard to speak at TEDxKelowna
The organizers of TEDxKelowna announced the speaker lineup for the 2014 theme “When I Grow Up,” scheduled for September 26, 2014 at the Kelowna Community Theatre. Olympic medalist Cheryl Bernard, reality producer Jonnie Penn, and Jana Webb creator of Joga, will be...
Making wine a greener enterprise
UBC grad student examines potential of sustainability from vineyard to market, looking at the impact of sustainable viticulture practices in the #Okanagan Valley
Sun Peaks hosts Canada’s Alpine Blossom Festival
Kids' sensation The Doodlebops join Canada's Alpine Blossom Festival line-up at Sun Peaks for a spectacular August long weekend During the summer season that brings warm weather, sunny skies and Sun Peaks’ beautiful alpine flowers, family getaways become the...
A Splash of Red offers elegant alfresco dining
An elegant Italian evening and art event with an Okanagan twist A Splash of Red, the Caetani Centre’s popular annual fundraiser, is back for a third time and set to take place August 21. Over the past two years, the Splash of Red committee has raised more than $25,000...
2015 Okanagan Life Best of BC Wine Awards
Okanagan Life is proud to announce the winners of the Valley’s newest wine competition, the 2015 Okanagan Life Best of BC Wine Awards. The inaugural event, held March 8 at the heritage landmark Laurel Packinghouse, Kelowna’s signature venue for wine events, was...
May-June Preview
The next issue of Okanagan Life Magazine is in production. Don't miss out Your ad message will reach over 490,000 exposures over three months. Email: paul@okanaganlife.com Ad space deadline: May 1 See our Media Kit.
A new kind of crime
My wife and I recently watched in horror as scenes from Mosul in northern Iraq were broadcast on the evening news. It wasn’t the bombing of a city or the execution of soldiers we saw. It was the fevered wielding of sledgehammers against some of mankind’s greatest...
2015 Okanagan Life Best of BC Wine Awards
Okanagan Life is proud to announce the winners of the Valley’s newest wine competition, the 2015 Okanagan Life Best of BC Wine Awards. The inaugural event, held March 8 at the heritage landmark Laurel Packinghouse, Kelowna’s signature venue for wine events, was...
May-June Preview
The next issue of Okanagan Life Magazine is in production. Don't miss out Your ad message will reach over 490,000 exposures over three months. Email: paul@okanaganlife.com Ad space deadline: May 1 See our Media Kit.
A new kind of crime
My wife and I recently watched in horror as scenes from Mosul in northern Iraq were broadcast on the evening news. It wasn’t the bombing of a city or the execution of soldiers we saw. It was the fevered wielding of sledgehammers against some of mankind’s greatest...
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