Precious Dirt
Okangan Life examines our dwindling land resource
In this issue we explore the delicate relationship between land and food. See how soaring land prices are effecting farmers and food production, what role the Agricultural Land Reserve continues to play and who is teaming up to put safe, local food on Valley tables. You'll also find out what some municipalities are doing to stretch their landfill life expectancy, how wildlife is faring in the land grab and why beer's the best bet for summer. You'll meet an eccentric collector, a pint-sized tennis whiz and the man behind the conservation badge ... Plus our 13th annual Best of the Okanagan Ballot. Vote for your favourites.
Betting the Farm
BC's Agricultural Land Reserve is recognized internationally as a progressive tool for protecting farmland and a model for other jurisdictions. But the land it safeguards is increasingly under threat, expecially here in the Okanagan. Here's why you should care...
Eat Garden-Fresh, Eat Local
Okanagan farmers need to make a living. Consumers want safe, healthy food. See how some Valley growers are teaming up with their customers to achieve both goals.
The War on Waste
Hot competition for a limited land base is pressuring Valley officials to come up with creative new weapons to combat the escalating threat of garbage overload.
Nowhere to Run to, Nowhere to Hide
Unprecedented development comes with its share of growing pains, often felt most by creatures least able to defend themselves - Can the Okanagan habitat survive?
Who Among Us
As population soars and development gobbles habitat faster than a black bear can root through the garbage, conservation officers keep up the fight to protect wilderness and wildlife.
High Spirits
Pilsner, porter, lager stout - ales an bitters, who's in doubt? Beer's what summer's all about.
Destination Okanagan
When the smoke cleared, most of the Myra Canyon trestles were gone. But the popular trail is rising from the ashes - and the view, though a little different than before, is still terrific.
Rear View
You don't know what you've got 'til it's ...
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