The Government of B.C. will work to designate distracted driving as a high-risk driving behaviour under the ICBC Driver Risk Premium program. This means a driver with two distracted driving tickets in a three-year period will see their total financial penalties rise to as much as $2,000 ― an increase of $740 over the existing […]

To Dick Cannings: What about traditional use of the great outdoors by native and non-native people once the land is operated by Parks Canada? What facilities will be built by Parks Canada and for what purpose? You call it a National Park – the announcement says a park reserve? Is there not a distinction? Private […]

Federal and provincial environment ministers and local First Nations chiefs announced last week that they will re-open talks to create a national park in the south Okanagan. This was the latest step in long process that began in 2002, when a delegation of local mayors, First Nations leaders, and other concerned citizens met with Prime […]

Coast Hotels is expanding its Okanagan region offerings with the addition of a brand new property in Oliver, British Columbia. This new build will be located in the town dubbed the ‘Wine Capital of Canada’ near the south end of Canada’s famed Okanagan Valley and wine region, that is only 25 kilometers north of the […]

“Hey, lets get back to our fall!”

Hard to believe – but just one week ago

10 years – managed and operated Surrey Sports Complex, 3 years –  Surrey Board of Trade, Security Supervisor – Vancouver Olympics. Local – Chair of Oliver Food Bank, on board of SO Chamber of Commerce, 2 terms as President of Branch 97 Goals – affordable housing for Oliver, rejuvenation of Main Street, Shop Local – […]

First prize – $10 thousand  – Morbrook Farms ( Ron and Maggie Galloway ) 2nd prize Mark Seidler, third prize – Linda and Pat Hampson