In the minds of many, exercise isn’t necessarily an enjoyable part of one’s day, but rather a necessary component in the quest for good health. They visit the gym, take a brisk walk, a long run or hit the home treadmill. Put those same people on a dance floor with great music and they forget that they’re exercising altogether! Now, take that concept and add a touch of glamour and a bit of sweat, and you’ve found an activity that is taking the Okanagan by storm. Dance is no lo

Happy & Healthy Lauren’s New Lifestyle “I am thankful. Ready to continue on this path. I feel excited for the future.” At 34 years old, Lauren Merrell is the happiest she has ever been in her life. But it hasn’t always been easy. A few years ago, she forced herself to gather her strength and courage in order to escape an unfortunate and potentially dangerous marriage. She rebuilt her life, met her fiancé and eventually moved back to British Columbia from Toronto to be closer

Our lovely front cover model, Melanie Morrissette, born in 1976 in Quebec, is not just a pretty face. She is a brave and successful independent woman, coming from four generations of male smelter workers, and raised to be fearless! Melanie studied chemistry and was the first woman in the family to work at the smelter (in the lab). At home, she rode dirt bikes, drove snowmobiles and tractors, and learned to change tires. Eventually, she followed her boyfriend to Abbotsford. S