The provincial government won’t be loosening new restrictions on rototilling and the uprooting of Eurasian milfoil in Okanagan and Osoyoos Lake. In a letter sent to the Central Okanagan Regional District last week, the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations reiterated that rototillers are not to be used anywhere endangered Rocky Mountain ridged […]

This car pulled up in the mall and parked next to my spanking new car (2015 Chev). How arrogant – trying to put me to shame. My question to you all – how will your car look when it is approaching 100 years? This car so old I do not believe any of my relatives […]

  On July 25th , 2019 at approximately 9:30 pm two on duty officers at Osoyoos Detachment smelled smoke and went outside to investigate where they found the main entrance and front wall of the detachment was on fire. The suspect had used a jerry can of gasoline to start the blaze. An astute passerby […]

Oliver International – catering to a varied crew of light planes, turbo’s, choppers, medi-vacs – bambi- pickups of retardant, wine tours, air shows and even the big Comox birds which drop in for lunch on occasion.

Secrets No matter who forms the government, they will learn and keep the state secrets. Having held a Secret clearance for these past four decades I will let it lapse this year because I no longer need it. Thinking about that this morning, brought me to the point of wondering what really ought to be […]

Destroyed 3 vehicles including a bus, some wooden structures. Owners away camping One report – fire started by a spark from jumper cables. A number of people live in the compound south of Wilson Mtn. Rd.

All pictures large format – press to enlarge Cawston/Richter Mtn fire has grown to 250 + hectares, homes on alert and many resources on the ground and in the area. Local fire has damaged or destroyed a number of structures including trailers. Exact extent of damage cannot be determined at this early time. Fire not […]