THE END IS NIGH Well, here we are again, the world in a panic over the Corona virus, and all sorts of grim warnings going around the globe. Every few years we have some sort of virus that comes along to knock the medical world into a tizzy, usually by the time some vaccine is […]

It’s time for a change. That is the thinking currently around the apple industry in the Okanagan Valley, a fruit growing-rich region in BC. “We’re going through a big change,” says Bryan Key, category director with Consolidated Fruit Packers Ltd. – based in Kelowna. “There are very good growers doing the job in the orchards. […]

I had a decision to make this past week. I had to decide whether to accept a personal invitation to a political meeting or go to a birthday party. In this case they are both important gatherings. I chose the birthday party. See I have a relatively new ….super fan. One of my great grandson’s […]

Two Goats The trail was along the narrow ledge halfway down a nearly vertical cliff. Two goats, going in opposite directions, met on the trail. Turning around was certain to end in a disastrous fall. Passing side by side was not possible. Backing up would be very risky too. The best solution was for one […]

March 5, 6, and 7 at the Oliver Community Arena Wine Capital Hockey Tournament (55 years and older) Oldest 3 players are as follows; – Mike Ratushniak 90, from Chilliwack – Al Brandt 85, Osoyoos – Harry Braun 84, Sechelt, BC Other Stats – counted 23 players from Oliver, Osoyoos, Ok Falls, Penticton (Locals) – […]