To celebrate the launch of our magazine one year ago, we created a special one-time $1000 scholarship competition.  Grade 12 students from the around the Okanagan were eligible to win a $1000 cash prize towards any kind of post-secondary education. Entrants were required to simply write a brief paragraph describing themselves and their achievements.

We received so many incredible responses and after much deliberation, we are delighted to announce the winner.

There’s a new arrival in town… After months of listening, pages of note taking and hours sourcing unique mom and baby products, Natural Belly and Baby is here! Formerly known as The Natural Baby Shop, owner Angie Bricker has expanded her product lines to include much more for the expecting mom.

If you’ve taken a recent trip to McDonald’s and your little one picked up a “Shrek Forever After 3D” glass, please do not allow your child to use it. If visions of pouts or tantrums dance in your head, just chant the word “cadmium” to yourself and you won’t feel badly about taking it away. The recall started in the US and Canada has followed suit with a voluntary recall. McDonald’s Canada has issued the following statement: