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
Ghana children’s verbal stories turned into school books
Folk tales come to life in print thanks to team of UBC teacher candidates Verbal stories, handed down for generations, are now published in school books in Ghana, thanks to a group of students from UBC’s Okanagan campus. The seven illustrated books were produced by...
Canada West defers decision to add football at UBC Okanagan
Delay to expand campus athletics due to league’s pending strategic review A strategic review by the Canada West Universities Athletics Association (Canada West) has put on hold the possibility of adding varsity football to UBC’s Okanagan campus. At its annual general...
Play it safe on the water
On a July evening in 2013 Penticton resident Rene Bourque and his female companion, both standing at the windshield of his 28-foot cabin cruiser, approached the Penticton City Wharf. The only illumination on the pier at 10:30 p.m. was a red navigation light located at...
UBC researcher wins top award for study that examines mining waste
Research paper wins Thomas C. Keefer Medal after 10 years in the making It has been a long road for UBC researcher Craig Nichol to help devise a green solution to mitigate landscape contamination from mine tailings. A joint research paper on the subject, which for...
Tax time to-do list
With April 30 tax deadline right around the corner, there’s no time like the present to start getting organized. See the list of Best Accounting Firms.
Ted Bowsfield: The Penticton Peach
In honour of opening day for Major League Baseball (MLB) season, we're re-posting our feature on the Okanagan's very own major league baseball hero. Originally published in our Spring 2013 issue. By Jason Beck Boston sports writers dubbed him the Penticton Peach, but...
Kelowna Falcons to start 15th season
The Kelowna Falcons Baseball Club will host their 15th home opener on Tuesday, June 9 against the Yakima Valley Pippins and continue their tradition of offering free admission. “This is a big year for us,” says General Manager Mark Nonis. “It’s our 15th season in...
Tax time to-do list
With April 30 tax deadline right around the corner, there’s no time like the present to start getting organized. See the list of Best Accounting Firms.
Ted Bowsfield: The Penticton Peach
In honour of opening day for Major League Baseball (MLB) season, we're re-posting our feature on the Okanagan's very own major league baseball hero. Originally published in our Spring 2013 issue. By Jason Beck Boston sports writers dubbed him the Penticton Peach, but...
Kelowna Falcons to start 15th season
The Kelowna Falcons Baseball Club will host their 15th home opener on Tuesday, June 9 against the Yakima Valley Pippins and continue their tradition of offering free admission. “This is a big year for us,” says General Manager Mark Nonis. “It’s our 15th season in...
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