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
Canadian Culinary Championships: Olympian Ashleigh McIvor will MC in Kelowna
Toronto Chef Marc St. Jacques (center) took top spot at Gold Medal Plates 2013 in Kelowna. The Grand Finale competition of the Canadian Culinary Championships, Gold Medal Plates, is poised to pack in enormous doses of wattage with its star-studded cast of...
Sultans of String perform at Creekside Theatre
One of Canada’s Hottest Roots Music Acts Shake Things Up With Revved Up Riffs On February 4, JUNO nominees and two time CFMA winners, Sultans of String, release their high octane roots-worldbeat-symphonic mash-up Symphony! at music hotspot, the Creekside Theatre....
Winemakers Cup to be awarded in Kelowna
The World’s only annual ski challenge weekend for the wine industry, the Cellar-Tek Winemakers Cup is set for Saturday March 15, 2014 at Big White Ski Resort. After a six-year run of the Winemakers Cup being hosted at Mt. Baldy, the fun-loving folks at Big White Ski...
Kelowna launches consultations on Pandosy Waterfront
The public engagement process that will see the City of Kelowna and the community work together to craft a new plan for Pandosy Waterfront gets underway with the launch of a new online engagement tool. “We’ve worked with the KLO Central Neighbourhood Association to...
Budding authors encouraged to enter short story contest
Cash prizes available in the 17th annual Okanagan Short Fiction Contest Fiction writers are being encouraged to put their creative thinking caps on and get busy. Entries are now being accepted for the Okanagan Short Fiction Contest. The annual contest has been running...
UBC celebrates opening of Special Collections Room
Library dedicates space to document region’s history, literature, and culture The Okanagan campus library is now home to a Special Collections Room—a unique area dedicated primarily to books and materials that relate specifically to the life and history of the...
UBC presents public talk by social media pioneer
Marketing Professor Rob Kozinets gets intimate about social branding What: The Brand Ménage à Trois: An Intimate Engagement with the Social Who: Rob Kozinets, professor of marketing, York University’s Schulich School of Business When: Tuesday, November 25, 2014, 7 to...
Budding authors encouraged to enter short story contest
Cash prizes available in the 17th annual Okanagan Short Fiction Contest Fiction writers are being encouraged to put their creative thinking caps on and get busy. Entries are now being accepted for the Okanagan Short Fiction Contest. The annual contest has been running...
UBC celebrates opening of Special Collections Room
Library dedicates space to document region’s history, literature, and culture The Okanagan campus library is now home to a Special Collections Room—a unique area dedicated primarily to books and materials that relate specifically to the life and history of the...
UBC presents public talk by social media pioneer
Marketing Professor Rob Kozinets gets intimate about social branding What: The Brand Ménage à Trois: An Intimate Engagement with the Social Who: Rob Kozinets, professor of marketing, York University’s Schulich School of Business When: Tuesday, November 25, 2014, 7 to...
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