South Okanagan General Hospital ED temporary service change OLIVER/OSOYOOS – Residents are advised that due to limited physician availability at the South Okanagan General Hospital (SOGH) emergency department (ED), there will be a temporary change to service on Saturday, September 2, ending Sunday, September 3. Please take note of the following: Between the hours of […]

From Rick Knodel Re – public meeting on flood issues recently   I was very pleased by the turn out for the flooding town hall meeting and it was particularly encouraging that people came with potential solutions to what is a number of complicated issues. It was fortunate to a have the Ministry of Forests […]

As of Sept. 1, it is free to cross the Port Mann and Golden Ears bridges. “We’re making life more affordable for people who cross the Fraser every day,” said Premier John Horgan. “We’re putting money back into the pockets of commuters and families. It’s about fairness and keeping our commitments.” The tolling for both […]

For the first time in history, the B.C. government is using the court system to ensure remains of First Nations people are protected. The announcement came Thursday from the Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development regarding ancestral remains unearthed in an orchard near Keremeos. The ancestral remains of at least seven […]

The Diamond Creek fire has crossed from Washington State into Canada between Cathedral and Manning Provincial Parks. The area is popular for hiking, fishing and other recreational activities. Everyone is advised to stay out of the backcountry between Cathedral and Manning Provincial Parks and south of Placer Mountain while this fire is active. At this […]