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
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'...
Ad-Fraud Operation Fools Detection Companies, Nets Millions
Imagine paying for an ad that was never seen. Advertising Age recent article, Ad-Fraud Operation Fools Detection Companies, Nets Millions, unveiled how at least 75 advertisers -- including Ford, Coke and McDonald's spend money on these ads. It's a familiar story with...
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...
Friday: Kelowna offers trees for first 400 households
Helping to grow Kelowna’s urban canopy is as easy as one, two, tree. The City of Kelowna’s annual NeighbourWoods program, a residential planting initiative, will start on Friday, March 27. Open to Kelowna residents, the program has a limit of one tree per household....
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...
Friday: Kelowna offers trees for first 400 households
Helping to grow Kelowna’s urban canopy is as easy as one, two, tree. The City of Kelowna’s annual NeighbourWoods program, a residential planting initiative, will start on Friday, March 27. Open to Kelowna residents, the program has a limit of one tree per household....
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