Former council member and Mayor for three years, Pat Hampson, 75, has tossed his “hat” in the ring and will run in the bi-election for councilor member in December. Nominations opens in mid October but Hampson says he wants to get a head start. In several emails to ODN – Hampson said “I am prepared […]

The Grade 9 Field Hockey team of SOSS vs the team of Maple Ridge, during the Fall Festival hosted at SOSS .The girls had a tough game, but came out with smiles and a positive attitude, ready to take on their next game. Reports and pictures by Ali Lantz SOSS Senior Boys Volley Ball team, […]

by Edwin Dukes  – “out Willowbrook way”

We saw this moose Sunday after visiting the bird banding at Vaseux Lake. It was half way between the bird banding area and the Vaseux Lake parking lot. It was a wonderful surprise. Sharon Sutherland

Jake’s Gift, a beautifully written, critically acclaimed play is coming to the Frank Venables Theatre in Oliver on Saturday October 21st at 7:30. Canadian actress and playwright Julia Mackay delights audiences with Jake’s Gift, a surprisingly funny drama that tells the story of a Canadian WW2 veteran’s reluctant return to Normandy, France, for the 60th […]

We talked by phone to owner Sam Tibbitt this morning. Fire caused by a fridge against the east wall of the small trailer. Tibbitt says he is covered by insurance and plans a meeting with adjuster this week. He can’t continue the business this fall but hopes to re-open on schedule in March. His thanks […]