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
The Icewine revolution
Jackson-Triggs, Hainle, and Inniskillin resurrected the nectar of winter in the Okanagan. In barely a dozen years, Canadian Icewine has acquired a reputation as one of the world’s great wines.
Tragically Hip’s Downey is a poet and a prancer
Tragically Hip shows always manage to bring the house to their feet dancing. The Hip’s November 15 appearance at Prospera Place was no different. The crowd, somewhat younger than at previous Hip appearances, was captivated by frontman Gord Downey’s conversational...
Of stone, wood, clay, goddesses, ancestors & sunbathers
Dancing goddesses, serious ancestors, and humorous sunbathers, all in gleaming bronze sparkling in the natural light, are part of a special celebration. It is the 20th anniversary of world-renowned sculptor, Geert Maas, creating and showing his artworks in Canada.
The John Thomson Report
John Thomson’s career as a business writer began here in this publication, on the pages of Okanagan Business magazine. He arrived in Kelowna in 1989
Shoulder Patch Features Moose: Columbia Sportwear Unveils 2014 Olympic Uniforms
Canadian Freestyle mogul skier Mikael Kingsbury gives a thumbs up to the new Team Canada Olympic uniforms. Columbia Sportswear unveiled this week the 2014 Olympic uniforms for the Canadian Moguls, Aerials, Halfpipe and Slopestyle athletes. "What I see today is the...
Okanagan athletes named to Team Canada Hockey Team
Veteran players Shea Weber from Sicamous and Duncan Keith from Penticton join the 25-player roster announced to represent Canada at the 2014 Olympic Winter Games, which take place Feb. 7-23 in Sochi, Russia. Duncan Keith made his Olympic debut at Vancouver 2010,...
New funding helps research well-being in schools
UBC Assistand Professor Sabre Cherkowski has been awarded an $185,000 Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council grant to examine the organizational well-being of elementary and secondary schools. Cherkowski's research will look how do school settings influence...
Shoulder Patch Features Moose: Columbia Sportwear Unveils 2014 Olympic Uniforms
Canadian Freestyle mogul skier Mikael Kingsbury gives a thumbs up to the new Team Canada Olympic uniforms. Columbia Sportswear unveiled this week the 2014 Olympic uniforms for the Canadian Moguls, Aerials, Halfpipe and Slopestyle athletes. "What I see today is the...
Okanagan athletes named to Team Canada Hockey Team
Veteran players Shea Weber from Sicamous and Duncan Keith from Penticton join the 25-player roster announced to represent Canada at the 2014 Olympic Winter Games, which take place Feb. 7-23 in Sochi, Russia. Duncan Keith made his Olympic debut at Vancouver 2010,...
New funding helps research well-being in schools
UBC Assistand Professor Sabre Cherkowski has been awarded an $185,000 Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council grant to examine the organizational well-being of elementary and secondary schools. Cherkowski's research will look how do school settings influence...
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