The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) has announced the conservation of a 36.4-hectare (90-acre) wetland property in the heart of one of British Columbia’s best birding areas. Located along the Okanagan River in an expanse of wetland known as the Osoyoos Oxbows, the new conservation area is the latest addition to a complex of conservation […]
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Finally, 3rd party candidate – Vonnie Lavers
The B.C. Green Party has found a candidate to run in the upcoming provincial election in the Boundary – Similkameen riding. Vonnie Lavers was confirmed as nominee in a media release on Thursday. She is the former executive director of the Kelowna Food Bank. “We can build and will build a clean economy,” said Lavers. […]
Blossoms and buds…. but
Fire grass
Deadline extended
The Desert Valley Hospice Society is dedicated to supporting excellence in Hospice Palliative Care and end-of-life services. Through our Volunteer Programs, we assist people nearing end-of-life and their families by providing supportive services delivered by highly trained Hospice Volunteers. We are seeking a motivated and compassionate individual with excellent leadership skills to join our Organization […]
Traffic delays necessary to get the pipes in the ground
Phase one of five phases of an $11 million project to supply municipal domestic water to 450 users in the Osoyoos Rural Area. This phase will see construction of 9.3 km of water main to supply 132 users in the southern half of Irrigation District 8. The estimated total cost of this phase is $3,723,000, […]
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A walk in the park – by Gail Prior
It’s early in the morning and I am meeting some dog people out walking and have talked to four dogs. They all know me now and run right up to me (the dogs that is!) Crossing the road to riverwalk and spot a flattened squirrel. Immediately think of my friend, Janet and start laughing (no […]