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
Center of Gravity Expands Dirt Zone
"the crowd will be awed as they witness simultaneous jumping by both riders intersecting in the same air space..." Kelowna will host Canada's hottest beach festival, Center of Gravity, August 2 to 4 and this year showcases the largest jump course ever. The biggest...
Comedy on Campus – Theatre 26
It’s the middle of summer and here’s a chance to yuk it up. Kelowna’s best comedians offer up a laughapalooza menu of live stand-up, comic sketches and improv at the UBC’s Okanagan campus Friday, July 26 at 8 p.m. Snickers, titters, guffaws, and belly laughs assured....
Live Music Line-Up
Here's the weekend line-up of local talent in the Central Okanagan: Friday, July 19 High Tide Habitat Hippiecritz/Heroin Hayride/The Cleaners Grateful Fed Rude City Riot Doc Willoughby’s Pub Sean Ashby Minstrel Cafe Jimmy Leguilloux Band Lake City...
Peachland hosts Dancin’ Barefoot Fest
Peachland is host to its annual Dancin Barefoot Music Festival on Saturday, July 20. Gates open at 1 p.m. at Cousin Park on Beach Avenue. It’s a full-day line-up up leading up to headliners Nick Gilder & Sweeney Todd. The festival offers free admission up to 5...
Vancouver’s Top Chef headlines at Wine and Food Festival at Silver Star Mountain
One of Canada’s leading culinary talents and the mastermind behind Vancouver’s number one rated restaurant, Chef David Hawksworth, will host a special dinner to kick off Silver Star Mountain Resort Wine and Food Festival on the weekend of August 8. Chef Hawksworth has...
West Kelowna crews monitor fire lines: 2,500 residents remain evacuated
It has been a relatively good night on the fire-lines as crews monitored the Smith Creek fire. Field reports suggest there were a few flare ups during the overnight hours, but they were knocked down quickly by fire fighter patrols from West Kelowna, Kelowna, Lake...
Evacuation Order for West Kelowna
Date: July 17, 2014 Time: 15:50 p.m. West Kelowna, B.C. – An evacuation order has been expanded in the Smith Creek Area as fire fighters continue to battle a blaze burning above the West Kelowna neighbourhood. Firefighters from West Kelowna Fire Rescue and BC Forestry...
Vancouver’s Top Chef headlines at Wine and Food Festival at Silver Star Mountain
One of Canada’s leading culinary talents and the mastermind behind Vancouver’s number one rated restaurant, Chef David Hawksworth, will host a special dinner to kick off Silver Star Mountain Resort Wine and Food Festival on the weekend of August 8. Chef Hawksworth has...
West Kelowna crews monitor fire lines: 2,500 residents remain evacuated
It has been a relatively good night on the fire-lines as crews monitored the Smith Creek fire. Field reports suggest there were a few flare ups during the overnight hours, but they were knocked down quickly by fire fighter patrols from West Kelowna, Kelowna, Lake...
Evacuation Order for West Kelowna
Date: July 17, 2014 Time: 15:50 p.m. West Kelowna, B.C. – An evacuation order has been expanded in the Smith Creek Area as fire fighters continue to battle a blaze burning above the West Kelowna neighbourhood. Firefighters from West Kelowna Fire Rescue and BC Forestry...
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