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Archives for October 2021
The Steele report
There is an old saying we’re all going to hell in a hand basket. The problem is the hand basket is not full but it is to heavy to carry. One of the positive aspects of it all is the Devil himself is starting to be overwhelmed. The story of our lives looks quite bleak […]
Sunny skies ahead
“Rez culture” is not our culture
by Athena Bonneau, Local Journalism Initiative reporter “I’ve got a huge library and I love reading books … and I love quoting successful people,” says Chief Clarence Louie. Rez culture isn’t our culture, says Chief Clarence Louie (y̓ilmixʷm ki law na) The Osoyoos Indian Band chief says his first book —’ Rez Rules ‘ — […]
by Paul Eby
Oliver’s newest tourist attraction – a lake on Station Street
New vaccinations slow…. (so you didn’t think I dropped the ball eh?)
As of Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2021, persons 12 or older 81.7% (3,789,179) received their second dose. 82.5% (3,568,189) received their second dose. B.C. is reporting 593 new cases of COVID-19 for a total of 190,372 cases in the province. There are 5,937 active cases of COVID-19 in the province *** As of Wednesday, Oct. 13, […]
