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 Butchart Gardens bans the bottle for World Water Day
Move will eliminate 80,000 single-use plastic water bottles each year from the environment In recognition of World Water Day, The Butchart Gardens has removed the sale of all single-use plastic water bottles as an extension of their existing environmental practices....
RiverBlue film screening marks World Water Day in Kelowna
RiverBlue film screening marks World Water Day in Kelowna The Okanagan Basin Water Board and its Okanagan WaterWise program are celebrating World Water Day, March 22. A special screening of the award-winning film RiverBlue begins at 7 p.m. at Landmark Cinemas –...
Kelowna’s only new highrise over 70% sold
Spring final sell-off features free trip to Vegas Kelowna’s only new concrete highrise available for sale, 1151 Sunset Drive, has sold over 70 per cent of its 109 condominiums in less than four months. “Kelowna is in demand,” says Leonard Kerkhoff, vice-president of...
World win for Kelowna Icewine
Summerhill Pyramid Winery takes top spot at France's Chardonnay du Monde Competition The top 10 highest scoring wines at the 2017 Chardonnay du Monde competition have been released from Burgundy, France. Topping the list is Kelowna's Summerhill Pyramid Winery 2014...
Best Atmosphere Central Okanagan
Best restaurant winners - Kelowna, Lake Country and Peachland
Kitchen Confidential with Bogner’s of Penticton Chef Darin Paterson
Chef Darin Paterson Bogner’s of Penticton “I don’t want my patrons to need a thesaurus to read the menu,” says Darin Paterson. So keeping it simple, healthy and good-tasting is the one goal Bogner’s of Penticton’s owner and executive chef has in mind when he goes to...
2017 Best Restaurant Awards
Here are the winners of the 2017 Okanagan Life Best Restaurants Readers’ Choice Awards, our 23nd edition. Our voters have taken their time, sampled, savoured and make their choices. Celebrate with them the top dining spots in the Okanagan Valley and salute the...
Best Atmosphere Central Okanagan
Best restaurant winners - Kelowna, Lake Country and Peachland
Kitchen Confidential with Bogner’s of Penticton Chef Darin Paterson
Chef Darin Paterson Bogner’s of Penticton “I don’t want my patrons to need a thesaurus to read the menu,” says Darin Paterson. So keeping it simple, healthy and good-tasting is the one goal Bogner’s of Penticton’s owner and executive chef has in mind when he goes to...
2017 Best Restaurant Awards
Here are the winners of the 2017 Okanagan Life Best Restaurants Readers’ Choice Awards, our 23nd edition. Our voters have taken their time, sampled, savoured and make their choices. Celebrate with them the top dining spots in the Okanagan Valley and salute the...