The spotted towhee is a large New World sparrow, roughly the same size as a Robin. It has a long, dark fan shaped tail with white corners on the end. They have a round body (similar to New World sparrows) with bright red eyes and dull pink legs. The spotted towhee is between 17 cm […]
Archives for February 2021
The Steele report
The Steele Report When it comes to speaking before you think, my dad always said it is better to be silent and have people think you are stupid, than to open your mouth and remove all doubt. My mother once cautioned, your first vocal statement is the testament of what you believe and the lie […]
Slashburn revisited later by Oliver Fire Department
Equipment first left the scene at 5:29 pm One engine, One tender, several supervisors OIB land on south of Lake Photo from Facebook OFD dispatched again at about 10:2o pm as two piles had re-ignited Took about an hour to soak the piles.
Canada report – Covid 19
One half of the deaths in Canada are from Quebec.
Weather Alert – Bundle up this week
2:09 PM PST Saturday 06 February 2021 Special weather statement Central Okanagan – including Kelowna North Okanagan – including Vernon South Okanagan – including Penticton Turning cold with Arctic air moving throughout BC Following a relatively mild first half of winter, a transition to much colder conditions will begin throughout BC. Cold Arctic air is […]
CBC reports – diesel/gas mixture sold at Osoyoos fill up station
B.C. gas station owner comes clean about accidentally selling diesel-gas mixture He’s covering repair costs for motorists who filled their tanks with damaging blend in Osoyoos An estimated 4,500 litres of mixed gasoline and diesel fuel was sold at the Osoyoos Shell station in January before the error was discovered, according to owner Gagandeep Singh […]
OIB and PIB – a close SO relationship
PIB Notice to community Penticton Indian Band February 4, 2021 Again, another good day. The Health Team completed 17 Tests yesterday, and all results have once again returned negative. Thank you to the efforts of the PIB Membership at large. Your continued attention to this is allowing the Health Team the opportunity to provide the […]
by Lin Brian
THE PHONE CALL 8:30 p.m. Called to the phone from my Safeway check-stand. “Mrs. Brian? This is the Royal Columbian Hospital. We have your son here. He’s had a fall. Get here as soon as you can … and please … drive safely.” Driving a truck and camper. Out of my mind. Out of my body. […]