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
Free Summer Movie in Wine Country -Rain date in effect
UPDATE: The movie will be shown on Thursday, July 18. What better place to see A Good Year, starring Russell Crowe, than in British Columbia’s wine country? Head to Heartland Kelowna on Highway 33 East on July 18 for a free outdoor movie presented by the Scotiabank...
UBC Okanagan expands concussion research
The big question, van Donkelaar says, is how do you know if an athlete who has suffered a concussion is really okay to play? They may feel fine, their symptoms may be gone, but what about any underlying, undetected damage to the brain? Okanagan research into the...
Open Water Swim Graced By Olympic Swimmer
Olympic bronze medalist Richard Weinberger will be visiting Kelowna as part of the Apple Open Water Swim hosted by Okanagan Masters Swim Club on August 16 & 17. Weinberger took home the bronze medal in the 10-kilometre open water swim event at the 2012 London...
Magazine Launches Outnumber Closures
Here's a few highlights from some recent magazine industry news: [BlockQuote quote="In the first half of 2013, 97 magazines launched, and 29 closed, according to MediaFinder.com—the largest online database of U.S. and Canadian publications. The top categories for new...
Spam, Eggs & Big Fish
I’ll have my eggs over-easy with that spam. The new Canadian anti-spam law that went into force on July 1 raises two important questions: what took you so long, and do you realize there are far bigger fish to fry? Spamming, harvesting, hacking, malware, privacy...
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...
Spam, Eggs & Big Fish
I’ll have my eggs over-easy with that spam. The new Canadian anti-spam law that went into force on July 1 raises two important questions: what took you so long, and do you realize there are far bigger fish to fry? Spamming, harvesting, hacking, malware, privacy...
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...
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