With the Province of B.C.’s declaration of June as “Invasive Species Action Month,” to bring awareness to invasives including zebra and quagga mussels, the Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) has released its own declaration. “Awareness is great, but action is better,” said OBWB Chair Doug Findlater following a lengthy discussion of the issue at this […]
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$60 thousand raised in five years
On behalf of the MS Society and Buy-Low Foods a very heartfelt thank you is extended to all who helped in any way to make this years MS Walk For a Cure so successful! From the much needed volunteers to organise the bbq and walk, to all the businesses and organisations that donated money and […]
Oliver man dies in Peachland accident
Peachland Hwy 97 crash – pictured above One report indicates that the man who was killed lived in the South Okanagan. RCMP and coroner’s service will release the names once next of kin notified. On June 4, 2015 at 9:02 am, the West Kelowna RCMP responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash on Highway […]
Labour settlement ends in five years
Oliver Parks and Recreation (OPRS) and the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 608 reached settlement on a Memorandum of Agreement on May 21, 2015. As of June 1, 2015 the Employer (OPRS) and the Bargaining Unit (CUPE 608-Oliver Parks and Rec) have both ratified the agreement and new terms will be put into […]
High School “Spirit Day”
Going that way – no this way – teams of four colours, black, red, green and yes blue – competing in all kinds of fun games on a Thursday afternoon – developing spirit, cooperation etc. Talked to one teacher. What is this about? Developing spirit he said. That took us both into a philosophical discussion […]
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Painting shown in Kelowna – stirs controversy
A painting of a nude woman is causing problems for B.C.’s Kelowna Art Gallery, apparently prompting nearby schools to warn parents and suggest it be covered up for student visits. The painting, called Dark Girl by Canadian artist Prudence Heward, was painted in 1935 and is part of an exhibition of rare paintings from the University of Toronto called A Story of […]