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
Ink! The Musical
April 2006 For years a father would sing songs to his three children as they drifted off to sleep. That passion became an obsession and on April 14, 2006 Ink! The Musical opened at Performance Works Theatre, on Vancouver’s Granville Island. The book, music and...
With Glowing Hearts
April 2010 Name one other event in the history of our country that has so completely enthralled Canadians. We responded to the Vancouver Olympics as one, with belly laughs and streaming tears, involuntary cringes and collectively held breath, leaps to our feat, fists...
Return of the Sockeye Feature
October 2012 Each net wriggling with sockeye is a triumph. When the population returning to the Okanagan lakes chain reached a critical low in the mid-1990s, no one was sure that the Okanagan sockeye run could be brought back. Yet the fish have finally, miraculously,...
Jack Hambleton
Winter 1988 Jack Hambleton liked to say that he was self-taught. For an artist to wait for inspiration, he believed, was a waste of time. “One must simply paint and keep on painting,” he told his students “Don’t frame the first thing you paint. Paint and throw away...
Kelowna begins daily non-stop flights to San Francisco
Kelowna International Airport became San Francisco International Airport’s seventh Canadian destination when United Airlines commenced its daily year-round, non-stop United Express service on Saturday, Sept. 20. San Francisco is the seventh largest airport in the...
Celebrate Culture Days in the Okanagan
Okanagan residents will join thousands of other Canadians in celebrating this year’s Culture Days, September 26 through 28. Free, interactive activities are planned throughout the region, inviting everyone to get involved with culture, heritage, the arts and artists...
A quick entertainment guide to the Okanagan
Looking for a great weekend getaway in the Okanagan? Where's the best place to find live music on a Friday night in Kelowna? See these award winners. Best Community Event Best Family Resort Best Live Performing Arts Group Best Local Musician/Music Group Best Place to...
Kelowna begins daily non-stop flights to San Francisco
Kelowna International Airport became San Francisco International Airport’s seventh Canadian destination when United Airlines commenced its daily year-round, non-stop United Express service on Saturday, Sept. 20. San Francisco is the seventh largest airport in the...
Celebrate Culture Days in the Okanagan
Okanagan residents will join thousands of other Canadians in celebrating this year’s Culture Days, September 26 through 28. Free, interactive activities are planned throughout the region, inviting everyone to get involved with culture, heritage, the arts and artists...
A quick entertainment guide to the Okanagan
Looking for a great weekend getaway in the Okanagan? Where's the best place to find live music on a Friday night in Kelowna? See these award winners. Best Community Event Best Family Resort Best Live Performing Arts Group Best Local Musician/Music Group Best Place to...
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