7h annual Hike for Hospice is shaping up to be a busy event. Hosted by Desert Valley Hospice Society in partnership with the Interior Savings Credit Unions, the Hike will raise funds to support excellence in end-of-life care. “The Hike for Hospice is an important fundraiser for DVHS, and a key opportunity to share our […]
Archives for 2013
Lots to drink/much food – sun and fun – Saturday’s Pig Out
2nd annual Pig Out at Covert Farms in Oliver draws a crowd. Wine is the game – the pig is the sizzle. Event sponsored by the Oliver Osoyoos Winery Association. Even the kids attend Surprise! – pigs rolled up and the locals – 3 hours of music, wine, pig and all the trimmings. Over at 4pm for […]
Polls and Pollsters
Just read some interesting information that I will try to translate: Five pollster companies doing surveys of voter trends in BC in 2013 In each poll sample about 800 people are used to check trends and preferences. Polls below taken as early as January 11 and as late as May 2nd. Top Number for Liberal […]
Just humming along in life
Respect copyright – photo used with permission Artist Donna Dean Makeiv
RIP Robert Lawrence
June 6, 1936 – May 1, 2013 On Wednesday May 1st, Mr. Robert Lloyd Lawrence of Oliver passed away in hospital at the age of 76 Years. He will be lovingly remembered by his family including his devoted wife Elaine and their seven children as well as sixteen grandchildren; six great-grandchildren and extended family. Robert […]
Submitting pictures
We love pictures at ODN and many people talk to us on the street about the stunning photography of lakes, rivers, trees, birds and the outdoors. But we also like pictures of people doing things, holding meetings, speaking out and scenes that you encounter on the highways. That includes fire and accidents. Remember to send […]
Water rising – watch it
The public is urged to take extra care near the Okanagan River because of high water levels. Visitors and residents are reminded that the Okanagan River’s deep and fast-flowing current requires heightened safety awareness during the spring snowmelt. Adults are urged to keep children and pets under close supervision at all times when near the […]
Random acts of kindness
A North Vancouver RCMP cell guard helped out a local homeless man by giving him two pairs of much needed size 15 shoes. The guard noticed on more than one occasion that when the male, approximately 50 years old, was being booked into the detachment cells he either had no shoes on, or the shoes […]