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
Spam, Eggs & Big Fish
I’ll have my eggs over-easy with that spam. The new Canadian anti-spam law that went into force on July 1 raises two important questions: what took you so long, and do you realize there are far bigger fish to fry? Spamming, harvesting, hacking, malware, privacy...
Best Okanagan Developments: August Issue Preview
The August Issue of Okanagan Life Magazine showcases the best Okanagan developments. Your ad message will reach over 500,000 exposures over three months. Email: paul@okanaganlife.com Ad space deadline: July 25 Material deadline: July 31
UBC professor named observer for UN session to end racism
Margo Tamez, third from right, walks along the Texas-Mexico border wall near the community of El Calaboz, with Lipan Apache elders, law students of the University of Texas Law Human Rights Clinic, and documentarians. Photo by Clemente Guzman Margo Tamez’s research...
4.4 Million Invested in Okanagan Craft Brewery
Sleeman Breweries will invest $4.4M to expand Okanagan Spring an already thriving Vernon Brewery, bringing good news to the region and craft beer enthusiasts across the province and the country. In May the brewery was voted Best Brewery in the Okanagan, the readers'...
Okanagan Wine Festival Heralds Rite of Spring in Valley Vineyards
The Okanagan is set to enjoy its annual Spring Wine Festivals now in its 21st year. Wine lovers can soak up the record-breaking warm Valley weather with a glass in hand at over 120 member wineries and indulge in more than 90 culinary and wine activities from Osoyoos...
The Osoyoos Oyster Festival Returns
Four-day oyster extravaganza features West Coast oysters and Canadian wines at the Best of the Okanagan resorts and restaurants The Osoyoos Oyster Festival returns to the South Okanagan, April 22-25. Now in its fourth year, the event showcases oysters produced by West...
Find your vinotype: There’s a reason you like the wines you like
There’s a reason you like the wines you like; see where your taste buds fit The concept of “vinotypes” challenges conventional thinking about wine. The notion of supertasters—people with heightened sensitivity to a relatively narrow group of compounds—is bandied about...
Okanagan Wine Festival Heralds Rite of Spring in Valley Vineyards
The Okanagan is set to enjoy its annual Spring Wine Festivals now in its 21st year. Wine lovers can soak up the record-breaking warm Valley weather with a glass in hand at over 120 member wineries and indulge in more than 90 culinary and wine activities from Osoyoos...
The Osoyoos Oyster Festival Returns
Four-day oyster extravaganza features West Coast oysters and Canadian wines at the Best of the Okanagan resorts and restaurants The Osoyoos Oyster Festival returns to the South Okanagan, April 22-25. Now in its fourth year, the event showcases oysters produced by West...
Find your vinotype: There’s a reason you like the wines you like
There’s a reason you like the wines you like; see where your taste buds fit The concept of “vinotypes” challenges conventional thinking about wine. The notion of supertasters—people with heightened sensitivity to a relatively narrow group of compounds—is bandied about...
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