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
Hike Spion Kop Trails
Lake Country has set the bar sky high. Okanagan planners looking to create outstanding trail systems need to head for this mountain and take a hike At the Spion Kop summit. it’s easy to see how Lake Country got its name. Wood and Ellison (Duck) are on the left;...
Lieutenant Governor presents wine awards
The Honourable Judith Guichon, Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia, presented the 2014 Lieutenant Governor’s Awards for Excellence in British Columbia Wines this past week in the Okanagan Valley. Her Honour acknowledged outstanding wines from these Okanagan...
Riesling Round-Up
Okanagan wine writer Michael Botner packs his bags and heads straight to the source for his global gander at a perennial favourite At a 180 degree bend of the Mosel River in Germany, the great Doctor vineyard reigns over the Hänsel- and-Gretel town of Bernkastel....
New lakefront home for Dockside Marine Centre
“Yeah! We’re on the water,” is the cheerful cry of the boating enthusiast and a sentiment echoed by the happy staff of Dockside Marine Centre. After nearly four decades of serving the Okanagan boating community, the award-winning marine centre is living up to its...
A recipe for success, College alumnus wins big at investors’ forum
Hungry for business, Okanagan College alumnus Donnie Ungaro credits making following his passion key to his success at Venture Okanagan – $5,000 grand prize winner.
UBC Okanagan opens display area for controversial art work
Public display of art may make some uncomfortable, but may also open debate Art, controversial or not, deserves to be displayed. That’s the rationale behind UBC Okanagan’s new ‘StART the Conversation’—a space dedicated to artwork from UBC’s Public Art Collection that...
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductee Ringo Starr to perform in the Okanagan
Fresh off a 2015 All Starr Tour, Ringo Starr announces another string of tour dates with his current All-Starr Band, bringing the band he doesn’t want to stop playing with coast-to-coast across North America from October 1 to 31. The All-Starr Band will perform in...
A recipe for success, College alumnus wins big at investors’ forum
Hungry for business, Okanagan College alumnus Donnie Ungaro credits making following his passion key to his success at Venture Okanagan – $5,000 grand prize winner.
UBC Okanagan opens display area for controversial art work
Public display of art may make some uncomfortable, but may also open debate Art, controversial or not, deserves to be displayed. That’s the rationale behind UBC Okanagan’s new ‘StART the Conversation’—a space dedicated to artwork from UBC’s Public Art Collection that...
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductee Ringo Starr to perform in the Okanagan
Fresh off a 2015 All Starr Tour, Ringo Starr announces another string of tour dates with his current All-Starr Band, bringing the band he doesn’t want to stop playing with coast-to-coast across North America from October 1 to 31. The All-Starr Band will perform in...
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