Island of Barra Outer Hebrides Moira Bryce Pipers Lagoon, Nanaimo by  Lia Pinske Beautiful walk to the ocean on one side and a gorgeous lagoon

On top of Old Smokey

Up the Hill For the past month, we have seen a series of wildfires race through the British Columbia interior, destroying homes, disrupting lives and damaging businesses. The BC government has already spent over $150 million fighting the fires and has provided over $100 million in relief to those who have been forced from their […]

4:45 pm 8300 block Hwy 97 Oliver Fire Department attended with ambulance and police. No known injuries. Traffic will be delayed

Okanagan River south of  McAlpine Bridge (HwY 97) is wild and has a number of small islands in it. Today around 2 o’clock – people floating down the river got into a bit of trouble with the  swift current and high level of the river. 2 people apparently safe on shore awaiting help to get to the […]

Newport Oregon – Brandt Leinor

Musical School Trips One particular year the Senior Band, Orchestra and Choir were invited to tour the Kootenays and play at three different schools.  We were transported there by school bus and billeted in local homes.  It was always fun because we were never billeted alone that I know of and we usually had a […]