Sandy sheds surplus of sand during last deluge
Archives for 2013
Photo by Lou Dobos
Array on a track by Penelope Johnson
The Dominion Radio Astrophysical Observatory is a research facility founded in 1960 and located north west of Oliver on the White Lake Rd. The site houses three instruments – an interferometric radio telescope, a 26-m single-dish antenna, and a solar flux monitor – and supports engineering laboratories. The DRAO is operated by the Herzberg Institute […]
Another story from Laird Smith
Park Rill occupied a big portion of my young life while growing up. I found many activities in the creek, but the one I enjoyed most was fishing. The water way was divided by five beaver dams and each type of fish stayed in their own area. The carp and suckers lived and played in […]
Colourful dancing by Marc Girouard
Similkameen Pow Wow of Champions Labour Day Weekend Ashnola Pow Wow Pavilion Keremeos
A private moment…..”do you mind?”
Photo by Leza Macdonald
It’s Monday….Labour Day – it comes once a year
“Many people believe the September long weekend is merely about the end of summer and the start of a new school year, but it is so much more than that. The celebration of Labour Day gives us an opportunity to thank the men and women who built the British Columbia we love and are proud […]
No teacher strike in September says BCTF
The president of the BC Teacher’s Federation is indicating there will be no strike in September. Jim Iker says the government and union are postponing bargaining as they head to court. Iker says 19 days this month are scheduled in B.C. Supreme Court over a 2011 ruling that declared the government had violated constitutional rights by […]




