Photo and story from CBC An Okanagan apple grower says that despite public resistance, he’s part of an effort to win government approval to market a genetically modified apple that has flesh that won’t turn brown if left exposed. The Arctic Apple doesn’t oxidize — or turn brown — because its developers have figured out […]
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Arctic Apple – will it be sold soon in stores?
Fire kills Penticton woman – 2nd fire fatality of the year
Thursday at 2:31 pm Penticton Fire Department responded to a structure fire near Yorkton and Hemlock in the south part of the city. An 81-year-old woman has died in a mobile home fire in Penticton. The home Unit 18 – in Figueira’s Mobile Home Park on Yorkton Avenue destroyed by fire Thursday afternoon. Neighbours who […]
Christmas cheer at our farm store
Tuesday November 26th in Osoyoos
Locals to be asked tomorrow to get more involved
“To be successful, we need the full engagement of regional authorities to create the new organizational structure and programs that will be the basis of an effective healthy living system that is separate from but linked to our health care system” – Dr. Gerry Karr Local government leaders meet Friday in Oliver to find out […]
KVR land must be returned says Patton
Regional Director Allan Patton says any land taken for use in the Passing Lanes Project – north of Oliver – must be given back to the public trust in some form. Patton is referring to Kettle Valley Railway – right of way west of the highway beneath McIntrye Bluff. A pathway has never been built […]
Info from Oliver Parks and Recreation
Upcoming CPR C/Emergency First Aid – Sat, Nov 23rd, 9:00-5:00pm. Must pre-register at Community Centre. Ages 14 and up. This 8-hour Emergency First Aid course will cover the skills needed to recognize and respond to potential and immediate dangers and safely approach any emergency. Learn how to respond to cardiovascular emergencies for children & adults […]