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
Brain Insight Hits all the Right Notes
A monstrous amount of scientific evidence is showing that the human brain is most active when listening to or playing music. So it seems fitting that this column appears in the music issue of Okanagan Life because from my musical perspective …
21st Annual Salmon Arm Roots & Blues
The Salmon Arm Roots & Blues Festival is the largest and most musically diverse festival in the BC Interior. The event began in 1992 as a small indoor festival, a result of the grassroots Shuswap Coffee House collective of the 1970s and 80s, which by 1991 had...
Okanagan Music Live
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Fit for a Long Life: strength training benefits
Strength training benefits seniors “I started exercising when I retired,” says 82-year old Christine Albert. After running a coffee shop in Penticton, she and her husband moved to Kelowna, where Christine hung up her apron and pulled on a pair of running shoes. “I had...
Golf Feature: Raising our Game
Free download of our Golf Issue.
Okanagan Spring voted Best Brewery
Award winners in the Best Brewery in the Okanagan are celebrating a long tradition of hand-crafted beer. Here are Okanagan Life reader's choice for Best Brewery awards: Okanagan Spring 1 Tree Brewery 2 Cannery Brewery 3 Cannog Ales 4 Big Surf 5 Barley Mill Brew...
Downtown Kelowna hosts first Small Shop at Night
Downtown Kelowna is proud to present the first “Small Shop at Night” on Thursday, June 19 from 4 pm – 9 pm. Stores will stay open late to kick-off the summer season while visitors explore. Sit on one of the 50 patios, do some shopping, sample free gelato or paint a...
Golf Feature: Raising our Game
Free download of our Golf Issue.
Okanagan Spring voted Best Brewery
Award winners in the Best Brewery in the Okanagan are celebrating a long tradition of hand-crafted beer. Here are Okanagan Life reader's choice for Best Brewery awards: Okanagan Spring 1 Tree Brewery 2 Cannery Brewery 3 Cannog Ales 4 Big Surf 5 Barley Mill Brew...
Downtown Kelowna hosts first Small Shop at Night
Downtown Kelowna is proud to present the first “Small Shop at Night” on Thursday, June 19 from 4 pm – 9 pm. Stores will stay open late to kick-off the summer season while visitors explore. Sit on one of the 50 patios, do some shopping, sample free gelato or paint a...
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