Dear Editor Two days ago vandals struck again at my house.   For the second time, they stole my ‘Yes National Park’ sign and this time they also took the expensive post used for my house numbers that it was mounted on.  It is time to vote and, thank God, we still have a secret ballot […]

Open Letter re Centennial Park and Hotel Development From: Tom Szalay 6604 Bellevue Drive To: Mayor and Council Town of Oliver   I am writing to express my strong support for council’s approval of Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1350.22, being considered at public hearing on May 8, 2017. I am writing this as open letter, with […]

David Holmes-Smith May 2, 1924 – April 24, 2017 David Holmes-Smith passed away peacefully with family at his side on April 24, 2017, at the age of 92.  He is survived by his sons, Rupert (Janice) and Nick (Ali), and daughter Susan (Greg).  David is also survived by his 7 grandchildren; Ryan, Danika, Sean, Jacklyn, […]

While the big people were voting at Parks and Rec, the Arty Smarty artists were envisioning themselves as the future Prime Minister of Canada. Mr. Erik wants to be PM next year. Miss Sasha will wait till 2027. Photo story by Leza Macdonald