Motorcyclist killed Friday on Fairview Rd west of Rockcliffe Road (Cemetery) ‘Male at incident scene unresponsive and transported to hospital where  pronounced deceased.’ ***     Update 1 – A motorcycle collision claimed the life of one rider Friday night in Oliver. About 9:40 p.m. two motorcycles seen travelling at a high rate of speed on […]

Obituary for Victor Edward Magnus Feb 19, 1932 to June 3, 2019 Victor Edward Magnus was born to Karl and Karoline in Macklin, Saskatchewan, near the rural farm town of Luseland where his family lived. He was child number 14 of the family’s 16 children, and grew up working on the farm and having lots […]

Global Okanagan reports: Area residents said emergency vehicles flooded the area near the beach access on Magnolia Place and Oleander Drive.   Update 1 – ” The incident happened in the middle section of the lake ( between the bridge and Haynes point ). Both boats involved sank. Debris from the crash was washing up […]

Pop into the Quail’s Nest Arts Centre July 1 to 6, when the Ripoff Artists take on Andy Warhol, the king of Pop Art himself. Warhol (1928-1987) is best known for his paintings and silk screen prints of Campbell’s Soup and Coca Cola, and for his brightly coloured portraits of celebrities such as Elvis Presley, […]

Billed as a garden party on a lovely Sunday afternoon – the annual general meeting of the Liberal riding association for Boundary-Similkameen became a time for tears with a very emotional Linda Larson stating she would not be running again – once a provincial election is called. This was not the best kept secret in […]

BRIAN   The doorbell rang. “I’ll get it.” said Laura to her sister. “Wonder who it could be this morning hour? she queried. It was 10 a.m. and they were just setting up for coffee in their modest sunroom. Both were retired and widowed. They had joined forces to cut their expenses, as well the […]

In Search of a Candidate I’m looking for a candidate for whom to vote. There is an election coming. Age, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, religion, bilingualism, and occupation play no role in my choice. And neither do they influence you – the candidate. I seek someone who has no bias. I don’t […]