Looking back on 2015 brings up many feelings, particularly feelings of compassion for Oliver families who are faced with the stress of having a sick child and trying to determine how they are going to deal with the details of getting the care their child needs. I feel tremendous gratitude for the volunteers, donors, sponsors […]

Healthy Living Fair Saturday March 12th from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm at the Penticton Trade & Convention Centre. Whether you are just starting your healthy living plan or you are a successful triathlete who is considering completing in the Ultraman – join us at this free event, take advantage of all of the great […]

Looking for pictures A bit grey out there – and nippy at times in the wind. People on the beach somewhere else maybe Banners are getting a bit stale!!! Send pictures in: 1280 by 270 pixels .jpgs for banners (info@ODNews.ca) Poster pictures must be over 640 pixels wide – would prefer large files up to […]

The BC Wildfire Service is looking for recruits to add to their team in 2016 in preparation of the summer ahead. Kevin Skrepnek with the service says more than 1,000 seasonal firefighters join them every year and they’re looking to add more to the team. “We typically see about a 20 per cent turnover rate, […]

Global BC predicting that the Liberal Government will make at least one change to reduce the cost of MSP premiums for lower income residents – mainly single parent families. That could mean a 50 percent reduction in premiums to thousand of people/family units. BC is the only province in Canada with this type of pay-your-way […]