A fire 14 kilometres south of the Similkameen community of Cawston has grown to 60 hectares, according to the B.C. Wildfire Service. The fire, on a slope of Richter Mountain near Highway 3, was caused by a lightning strike and reported on July 24, said fire information officer Nicole Bonnett. The B.C. Wildfire Service has […]

By ROY WOOD Anyone interested in retailing as a Survivor series may like to keep an eye on the retail marijuana business in the South Okanagan over the next several months as at least nine contenders fight for survival in Oliver and Osoyoos. Three applicants in Osoyoos and six in Oliver are at various stages […]

It is summer and although it hasn’t started with the usual amount of sunshine, it has been warm. The intermittent rain has been a challenge for our farmers so we all hope for mainly sunshine for August and September. While most of us can appreciate the value of our agricultural growing season much of this […]

The issue of land use within the ALR has raised it’s head again as it does from time to time.  There is often confusion as to why some are approved and others rejected.  I remember several insistence’s, where applicants wanted to change the land use regardless of whether it fit with the regulations.  Every change […]

I am transferring to E Division HQ in Surrey where I will be working in the Operations Strategy Branch as the Officer in Charge of Service Delivery for the province. I will be taking over the new role in the fall and in the coming months will be preparing for handover to my successor. “I […]

Oliver’s annual summer parade, a fun part of the Roots & Fruits Expo (formerly Sunshine Festival), is currently at risk of cancellation. A shortage of committed volunteers to assist with traffic control along the parade route and the risks associated with closing a major highway safely during the event are growing concerns. The event organizing […]