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
Resorts wrap up ski season in the Okanagan
Spring is in the air and for Okanagan ski resorts it's time to wrap up the winter season. However, they can’t possibly say goodbye to the snow without a good send off. Silver Star Mountain Resort will launch its inaugural couch race on April 6 as teams will race a...
Best Okanagan Golf Courses – 2013 Awards
Looking for a great Okanagan Valley golf course? Here’s the results from our readers’ choice awards, Best of the Okanagan 2013. Best Golf Course 1. North Okanagan: Predator Ridge Golf Resort 1. Central Okanagan: The Harvest Golf Club 1. South Okanagan: Penticton...
Olympic Roundup: Kevin Hill I raced my heart out
Race cancelled due to heavy fog, it's alright because I'm ready to go! Hopefully tomorrow we will run qualifiers! pic.twitter.com/UQWGs2ULqa — Kevin Hill (@kevinhillsbx) February 17, 2014 Snowboard cross racing is not without its up and downs, and no one knows...
Okanagan Heros: Paralympic flags and medals
Okanagan athletes played a key role in clinching Canada’s third place finish (behind Russia and Germany) at the 2014 Sochi Paralympics. While Russia dominated the podium with 30 gold and 80 medals in total — more than the next five countries combined — Canada made a...
Energy tops Canada’s 2015 infrastructure priorities as mega-project spending soars
Canadian mega-project spending is on the rise. The value of the country's 100 biggest public infrastructure projects has grown to $157.9 billion, a 12-per-cent increase over 2014's $140.5 billion, according to business magazine ReNew Canada, which today released its...
Olympians heading to Kelowna for Culinary Championships
Canada's top Olympians are heading to Kelowna for the 2015 Canadian Culinary Championships Grand Finale on February 7. The event will feature 11 of Canada’s fastest-rising chefs, rock stars Barney Bentall and musicians from Spirit of the West, and be emceed by...
Weird Al brings Mandatory World Tour to Penticton
Fresh off the biggest year of his storied career, “Weird Al” Yankovic and his 2015 Mandatory World Tour will stop in Penticton on Wednesday, September 9 at the South Okanagan Events Centre. Slated to visit over 100 cities throughout North America, Europe, and...
Energy tops Canada’s 2015 infrastructure priorities as mega-project spending soars
Canadian mega-project spending is on the rise. The value of the country's 100 biggest public infrastructure projects has grown to $157.9 billion, a 12-per-cent increase over 2014's $140.5 billion, according to business magazine ReNew Canada, which today released its...
Olympians heading to Kelowna for Culinary Championships
Canada's top Olympians are heading to Kelowna for the 2015 Canadian Culinary Championships Grand Finale on February 7. The event will feature 11 of Canada’s fastest-rising chefs, rock stars Barney Bentall and musicians from Spirit of the West, and be emceed by...
Weird Al brings Mandatory World Tour to Penticton
Fresh off the biggest year of his storied career, “Weird Al” Yankovic and his 2015 Mandatory World Tour will stop in Penticton on Wednesday, September 9 at the South Okanagan Events Centre. Slated to visit over 100 cities throughout North America, Europe, and...
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