Cucumber The venerable cucumber is a member of the gourd family. I didn’t know that. It grows in three main varieties, slicing, pickling and seedless, and I did know that. A cucumber slice is placed over the eyes as part of having a facial. They contain ascorbic and caffeic acids which prevent water loss, therefore cucumber […]

Near Kilpoola Estates, Osoyoos Thursday afternoon about 5:30 No injuries, most likely a ticket and some serious repairs. Thanks for photos – Roger Richardson Osoyoos RCMP Media Release Single Vehicle Collision – Super Car Demolished On September 28, 2017 at 6:00pm, the Osoyoos RCMP responded to a single vehicle collision on Highway 3 near Richter […]

Irene Bryson peacefully passed on Sept 24th, 2017 in the hands of her loving husband Ken and surrounded by her family. She was born on April 29, 1931 and died at the age of 86. Irene was a fluent nqilxwcin (Okanagan) language speaker. She will be greatly missed by the Okanagan Nation. She is survived […]

The sixth annual Garlic Festival takes place this weekend in Oliver, all in support of a great program. The event will take place at Hester Creek Estate Winery, which is hosting about 20 local garlic growers, artisan crafters, along with food trucks and live entertainment. Admission proceeds will be donated to the Farm to Table […]