The province of British Columbia is making it easier for many volunteers who work with children or vulnerable adults to get criminal record checks, by making the process free starting Nov. 30. B.C. Attorney General Suzanne Anton said the province is assuming the cost of the checks because the $20 cost currently associated with each […]
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Want to help? Looking for a cabin on the lake
Hello Everyone, In your travels in the Okanagan, Boundary or Similkameen have you ever come across a large cabin/home like the one shown above. This home is located in the Shuswap not the Okanagan, Boundary or Similkameen. Okanagan Film Commission is trying to match a cabin in Maine (in the story line) so it should […]
Where is he now?
Living in the lone star state of Texas but on a media tour of Toronto. Mischa Popoff, a man of many controversies. Talking to Mischa this morning. His house in Osoyoos for rent he and family have moved stateside to pursue opportunities in Texas. Popoff last ran in the Provincial Election in May. He didn’t […]
Squirrely idea
Jim Linton said this story was about a squirrel but I think its about two friends way out out on a limb If you can see the squirrel let me know.
Time for remembrance
The annual Poppy Campaign started this week as Legion members headed out to their local designated areas to offer poppies to Oliver store owners. This year, it is hoped that more than 18 million poppies will be proudly worn by Canadians between now and November 11th. . “Every year, for two weeks, many Legion members volunteer their […]
Shatter, smash and speed – seen a grey Corvette?
A thief drove a Corvette through a smashed glass panel at Huber Banniser in Penticton Thursday and then outran police officers and made an escape. The Corvette was last seen racing at speeds above 220 km/h before disappearing into the night north of Summerland. The car – a silver 2011 Special Heritage Edition Grand Sport Corvette was […]
Will you sign up?
A delegation from Sensible BC will appear before council on Monday in Oliver in an effort to raise awareness about a campaign to hold a referendum to decriminalize possession of marijuana. Amanda Stewart, coordinator for the Boundary and Penticton districts, said they have been taking it to the streets throughout the area in recent weeks. “We […]