Canada’s National Firearms Association demands the immediate removal of Bill Blair as Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, and further, a public inquiry into the rationale and actions leading to the recent sweeping firearms ban. Speaking from Prince George, BC, NFA President Sheldon Clare said, “From our analysis of yesterday’s regulation banning hundreds of […]

Does this now “illegal” pump action 12 guage shotgun seem like it fits the “military style assault weapon” category? The gun is a Hatsan field escort 12 pump action shotgun for hunting. Editor’s note – thank Earle

The principal models being prohibited: M16, AR-10, AR-15 rifles and M4 carbine Ruger Mini-14 rifle US Rifle M14 Vz58 rifle and CZ858 rifle Robinson Armament XCR rifle CZ Scorpion EVO 3 carbine and pistol Beretta Cx4 Storm carbine SIG Sauer SIG MCX and SIG Sauer SIG MPX carbines and pistols Swiss Arms Classic Green and Four […]

The summer concert series at Tinhorn Estate Winery has been cancelled *** Freakin’ Farmer at Coverts and will not happen this year and organizers say last year was the final year for it.

press to enlarge Creeks, streams and rivers being monitored but the only report of flooding in the Faulder area west of Summerland. Some creeks running well – some dry, not wet, or weak flow. As a public service ODN monitors creeks in our area – watching for any unusual activity.

“This website, at www.OkanaganFloodStory.ca is the culmination of two years of flood mapping in our valley. And it’s very clear that through state-of-the-art modelling that the potential for flooding is increasing with climate change. These maps are the first step in understanding and reducing our flood risk,” Anna Warwick Sears of OBWB stated. In addition […]

Former Kaleden resident makes second major donation to PRH The number of hip surgeries performed at Penticton Regional Hospital could almost double thanks to a key piece of medical equipment acquired through a major donor’s gift. Douglas Dewar has donated $235,000 to the South Okanagan Similkameen (SOS) Medical Foundation for a “C-Arm” to be used […]