Arctic Apple Approved in US (Kelowna) – The BC Fruit Growers’ Association stated its ongoing opposition to the approval of Genetically Modified (GM) apples in Canada, despite the approval of the GM “Arctic” Granny Smith and GM “Arctic” Golden Delicious in the US today The “Arctic” Granny Smith and Golden Delicious are genetically engineered to […]

Source CBC A measles outbreak in Disneyland has prompted a huge run on the vaccine in the Lower Mainland as families prepare for Spring Break vacations. More than 70 people across the U.S., Mexico and Canada have been affected by the outbreak. Vancouver Coastal Health says calls inquiring about the vaccine are up as much […]

From Spokane’s Spokesman-Review Two dozen workers in East Spokane are building more than 200 prefabricated prison cells that will be shipped by truck to Oliver as components of a new corrections center there.The two bed cells are being cast in pairs for trucking to Oliver. They are virtually complete with anti graffiti paint, sleeping platforms, […]

With the passing of Barton Tumlinson, the Principal of Oliver Elementary School, a good friend and colleague, it has certainly given me the opportunity to reflect on many things. Barton and I worked closely together as an administrative team at SESS in Keremeos and came to this district at the same time, five and a […]

SOSS Hornets have won 10 of their last 11 games. The team has a record of 21-13 and are ranked # 10 in the province. Last game Hornets 67 – 52 over Princess Margaret Mustangs Thursday This was the fourth meeting between the teams with the SOSS winning the last two meeting by 14 points each time. Austin […]