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
Downtown Vernon: City Centre evolution
Vernon’s historic city centre is buzzing with the kind of renewed vitality that attracts residents and draws visitors.
Recent construction projects update and blend with familiar streetscapes, taking advantage of easy access to the host of retail outlets, restaurants, pro-fessional services, arts and cultural venues already available.
Okanagan literary festival ‘puts Vernon on the map’ with award-winning writers hosting workshops
There’s a novelist who’s written a bestseller about Daniel Boone, a non-fiction writer who voyages to Antarctica, an award-winning playwright whose work is being staged at this moment in Saskatchewan, and a poet whose name is more or less synonymous with creative...
You ate what?!
They’re finally giving astronauts something to make a cheeseburger with—other than flaccid tortillas. Nothing wrong with tortillas, I like them, but cheeseburgers they do not make. Actually, from the NASA handout photos, they look more like the brown rubber gag items...
Green light for Across the Lake Swim
Organizers have given the Across the Lake Swim a green light for this year’s event set for July 15, 2017, well after the projected water level peak.
Hundreds queue for opening sales at One Water Street
The research said the demand is there, and proved to be correct as 160 homes in the new ONE Water Street luxury residential project were sold during the opening weekend of sales. Sales of homes at ONE Water Street on the northern edge of downtown Kelowna began on...
Scotties Young Stars: Okanagan search underway for talented youth curlers
The Scotties Tournament of Hearts and Ambrosia Apples are launching a search across Penticton and the Okanagan Valley region for talented young male and female curlers interested in winning an opportunity to get a behind-the-scenes look at life as a Scotties...
Help create a new play space for the Okanagan
New Monaco developer helps fund one-of-a kind playground Okanagan families have a chance to spend a fun morning in the park and inform a research project guiding the creation of a new play space unlike any other in the Okanagan. Okanagan College researchers are...
Hundreds queue for opening sales at One Water Street
The research said the demand is there, and proved to be correct as 160 homes in the new ONE Water Street luxury residential project were sold during the opening weekend of sales. Sales of homes at ONE Water Street on the northern edge of downtown Kelowna began on...
Scotties Young Stars: Okanagan search underway for talented youth curlers
The Scotties Tournament of Hearts and Ambrosia Apples are launching a search across Penticton and the Okanagan Valley region for talented young male and female curlers interested in winning an opportunity to get a behind-the-scenes look at life as a Scotties...
Help create a new play space for the Okanagan
New Monaco developer helps fund one-of-a kind playground Okanagan families have a chance to spend a fun morning in the park and inform a research project guiding the creation of a new play space unlike any other in the Okanagan. Okanagan College researchers are...