To the south the election campaign is under way and the outcome has implications for us here in Canada. Before we get into that – let’s see where things are – in this eye blink of time. If it were based on popular vote for each candidate Biden would put the election to bed early […]
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Buses using the Okanagan corridor – require masks soon
BC Transit, in alignment with TransLink and other transportation agencies, will be proceeding with mandatory use of face coverings on buses in BC Transit communities across the Province as of August 24. Accommodations will be permitted for children under the age of 5 and those that cannot wear a face covering for health reasons. We […]
Large increase in beds for treating youth in BC
More youth will soon have access to treatment in their communities, thanks to an investment that will more than double the number of treatment beds for youth struggling with addictions in B.C. “I’m incredibly proud that our government has invested in the single largest increase in youth treatment beds ever made in B.C., so more […]
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Covid Facts
Death and Population BC 5.07 million people – 196 deaths Alberta 4.37 million people – 217 deaths Washington State – 7.61 million people – 1789 deaths State of Oregon – 4.21 million people – 378 deaths Latest facts for BC – 85 new cases 8 people in hospital 196 have died 523 – […]
Kids in school by September 10 Thursday ???
The start of B.C.’s upcoming school year is being pushed back slightly. On Wednesday, the B.C. government announced staff will return to schools on Sept. 8 to get familiar with updated guidelines and adjust to the new routines under COVID-19. Students will be back in class two days later. The slight change in the starting […]
Keep cool – think curling – take the survey – members and non-members
Despite the summer heat, the Oliver Curling Club is starting to get ready for the upcoming curling season. There are lots of things still up in the air about when and how curling happens, so the club invites anyone interested in curling in the fall and/or winter to complete a survey available on […]
Man, 61, from Alberta drowns in Okanagan Lake
Fatal drowning incident Penticton – RCMP and BC Coroners Service investigating Okanagan Lake drowning. Tuesday at 2:30 p.m., emergency crews responded to a drowning at Okanagan beach, in the 900 block of Lakeshore Drive West Witnesses observed the 61-year-old man lose consciousness while swimming, and immediately brought him to the shore where CPR was administered. […]