Two of four candidates displayed here. (See previous) The Oliver Ambassador Pageant will be held Friday August 19 and Saturday August 20 at the Frank Venables Theatre at 6:30pm each night (photo credit Juliana Martine) Simi Gill – I am Sukhdeep Kaur Gill but most of you know me as Simi. I am a 2016 […]
Archives for August 2016
No limit to the sky above – with Marc Girouard
On the sunnyside
Apple of My Eye The expression used in the title was originally a reference to the value of the pupil of our eye. It is the most sensitive part. It contains the transparent, aqueous humor through which light enters that carries the image being seen. Therefore it is very precious. The promise “I will […]
Keep fit – with Kandice Davidson
Tibialis Anterior/Gastrocnemius (front lower leg/back lower leg) – calf raises Stand tall, shoulders down & relaxed, core muscles engaged to stabilize the spine. Soft knees. Keep your posture throughout the exercise. Stand with feet hip-width apart and toes facing forward. Hover your hands on something stable if you need help with balancing. Perform the exercise […]
Down the aisle
Think about it – with Joseph Seiler
Light Light is the opposite of heavy. It is also the opposite of dark. To light is to land like a bird onto a branch. To light a candle is to bring a source of fire to its wick. To light a fire is to start a fire. That can also be a fire inside […]
Dump your gas guzzler – time for golf cars on BC hwys
A new pilot project will now allow golf carts to operate on certain local roads in Chase and in Qualicum Beach, providing drivers with more transportation options. “This change makes it easier for people, particularly seniors, to stay engaged in their community and access the services that make their lives better,” said Premier Christy Clark. […]
Six families affected
From Osoyoos Daily News – Andrew Stuckey A fire at the El Dorado Manor apartment building on 89 Street has forced six Osoyoos families from their homes. A kitchen fire in an Osoyoos apartment this afternoon has six families looking for temporary lodgings. Residents of El Dorado Manor, located at 7206 89 Street, were […]