In the Kamloops, Vernon, Penticton, Merritt and Lillooet fire zones, the existing Category 2 and 3 burning prohibitions will remain in place until Thursday, Oct. 15, 2015, or until the public is informed otherwise. A map of the affected areas is available online: The open fire prohibition applies to: * The burning of any waste, […]
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Fire ban for another two weeks
Letter to the Editor
Aubrey G. White – Vice President Osoyoos Wildlife Federation Letter to the Editor: The Province of British Columbia is again reviewing the possibility of a National Park in the South Okanagan. They are asking residents to comment on the proposal. The following are some of the issues we must consider. If our Provincial Government approves […]
Article by Marion Boyd
SOUTH OKANAGAN CONCERT SOCIETY 2015-2016 SEASON What a concert season we have before us! In South Okanagan Concert Society’s first full series the new Venables Theatre has proved to be a popular venue with attendance soaring and huge community support. No need to sit under a cloud bank pouting this winter. Get a flex pass and […]
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Want to find out about the Columbia River treaty?
The Canadian Water Resources Association (CWRA), in partnership with Simon Fraser University’s Adaptation to Climate Change Team, invite the public to participate in a one-day workshop on the Columbia River Treaty on October 7th. The workshop, called “Columbia River Treaty: Past, Present and Future” will be held at the Sonora Centre in the South Okanagan […]
‘To court we go’ – Save Skaha Park
Monday’s press release – Save Skaha Park hires legal counsel and files a civil claim on September 25 in the B.C. Supreme Court, challenging the lawfulness of the city’s deal with Trio Marine to expand the marina with a water slide. A Kamloops lawyer retained by the Penticton protest group to be paid for by donations. […]
Tenor Michael Burgess has died
Canadian tenor, Michael Burgess has died. Burgess came to Oliver twice to help with fund raising efforts by local organizations including Oliver Community Arts Council and Highway to Healing. “Michael created the role of Jean Valjean in Les Miserables, which was one of the first international blockbusters to have its own production in Canada with a local cast, instead […]