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Archives for August 2019
Bodies of two Vancouver Island teens found
RCMP say the bodies believed to be two BC murder suspects have been found in northern Manitoba. Police say the two teenagers were found this morning in dense brush near the shoreline of the Nelson River. Kam McLeod, 19, and Bryer Schmegelsky, 18, from Port Alberni were facing a second-degree murder charge in the death […]
A reprieve from the heat will begin on Friday – more seasonal temperatures will be accompanied by thunderstorms
Oliver addresses on fire evacuation ALERT
Fire number increases to 900 ha – contingency plans ?
Update: The Okanagan Correctional Centre falls within the boundaries of the latest evacuation alert issued due to the Eagle Bluffs wildfire. BC Corrections – Media spokesperson Alicia Bertrand “we have planning in place for events such as this, for floods and fires. We’ve been preparing since the weekend and have plans in place.” Source: Castanet
by Julie Martineau
Youth Ambassador – part 2
*** Sharon Grewal, 16, will enter Grade 12 in September. Wants to take Pre Calculus and strive to be an accountant after finishing all of her education. Sharon freely stated she was shy 2 years ago – the condition discouraging her to be more public. She loves to dance, wants to take courses that challenge […]
Okanagan Fruit Tree Project gleaning program trial in Oliver
Annually, thousands of pounds of valuable fruit, nuts and produce goes to waste throughout the Okanagan Valley. Abandoned orchards, residents with more fruit than they can use, and bumper crops all lead to an abundance of food that is often just left to rot in the fields. This year, thanks to a First West Foundation […]