The Vaseux Lake Stewardship Association provided a presentation to the RDOS Board outlining the extent of the siltation taking place at the North end of Vaseux Lake. It is estimated that approximately 10% of the lake has been lost in the last 10 years and another 10% is in jeopardy of being lost to the […]
Archives for January 2021
On the Sunnyside
Eyes Eyes are a very complex and important sense organ. They have the greatest detection range and greatest adaptability of all the senses. By perceiving incident light we can read, see colors, observe landscapes, see distant stars and even detect danger or kindness in another person. About 300 different hues or shades of color can […]
Condolences
WEBSTER, George: December 4, 1929 – January 12, 2021. It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of George Webster at 91 years of age. George was predeceased by his father, George (1977) and his mother Muriel (2007). He is survived by his loving wife, Susan, of 65 years; his children Anne, Sheila, […]
Letter to the editor
With so much information at our fingertips we have become expert skimmers. What is that doing to us? It is steadily and methodically transforming the character of our culture. Our current society has evolved into a culture of ‘instant information and gratification.’ We are bombarded with a vast number of messages daily via social media, […]
A gem from Osoyoos
On January 14th the Town of Osoyoos marks the 75th Anniversary of its incorporation. The Town of Osoyoos – its incorporation on January 14th, 1946 the Town was governed by the Board of Trade (later called the Chamber of Commerce). The Municipality of the Village of Osoyoos held its first official meeting at the CPR […]
BC Government expands 4 South Okanagan parks
The Province of BC has proposed an expansion to the B.C. park system following the acquisition of over 650 hectares of land. Jewel Lake Park, Greenwood – 16 hectares Skaha Bluffs Park, Penticton – 65 hectares Okanagan Mountain Park, Peachland – 21.2 hectares Cathedral Park, Keremeos – 82 hectares
The Steele report
Watching the events unfold south of our border should serve as a sober second thought for us here at home. We have a lot of people with anti Semitic views or reserved silent hatred for others of color, religion, and political views. It is true, these views have always been part of the equation. The […]