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
Museum display shows personal side of homelessness
Why are so many people experiencing homelessness in Kelowna? What do people on the street want us to see and understand? Kelowna Museums partnered with Metro Community to create SEE:kelowna, an installation through which people can express their personal experience of...
UBC researchers test new technique to help with concussion diagnosis
Variations in blood flow may be the method to pin down brain trauma Sports-related concussions are a major public health concern and are notoriously difficult to diagnose. But new research from UBC’s Okanagan campus provides a new tool to help test athletes for recent...
Okanagan realtors battle it out on new TV series
Competition in Kelowna's hot real estate market is taking to the screen. The 13-part TV series Seller's Market, produced by Kelowna-based Visland Media, will air this fall on CHEK TV. Seller's Market follows five top Okanagan real estate agents as the battle it out to...
Kelowna Art Gallery seeks volunteers for school tour program
The Kelowna Art Gallery is currently recruiting volunteer docents (tour guides) for their 2017/18 School Tour program. These volunteers lead students on exhibition tours, facilitate discussions about what they see, and help out with hands-on art activities. Interested...
Winter economics: Snow business 2018
Come dusk, the action on the slopes of SilverStar Mountain Resort doesn’t die down. Now is the time when the groomers head out—thanks to the popularity of its terrain parks—starting a nightly schedule that will take ten hours. The terrain park is home to...
City gives green light for final homes at Central Green
Kelowna City Council has approved the development permit for Urbana at Central Green. The collection of 55 new homes developed by Mission Group is the third and final phase of condominiums at Central Green. More than 160 homes have been sold in less than two years...
Embracing the routines of a third act
Creatures of habit Have I always been a creature of habit, I wonder? When I was young, my routine revolved largely around school, and I was habitually asked, “what did you do today?” As a young adult, where weeks followed predictable routines, it was, “how’s work...
Winter economics: Snow business 2018
Come dusk, the action on the slopes of SilverStar Mountain Resort doesn’t die down. Now is the time when the groomers head out—thanks to the popularity of its terrain parks—starting a nightly schedule that will take ten hours. The terrain park is home to...
City gives green light for final homes at Central Green
Kelowna City Council has approved the development permit for Urbana at Central Green. The collection of 55 new homes developed by Mission Group is the third and final phase of condominiums at Central Green. More than 160 homes have been sold in less than two years...
Embracing the routines of a third act
Creatures of habit Have I always been a creature of habit, I wonder? When I was young, my routine revolved largely around school, and I was habitually asked, “what did you do today?” As a young adult, where weeks followed predictable routines, it was, “how’s work...