“Took this pick of the sun 2 days ago through the smoke. Saw the spots on it and later saw photos of a sun flare. The flare was in the same spot of the dark patches on my pic. Is the Sun dying?”
by Audrey MacNaughton
Throne Speech highlights
1. Make life more affordable for British Columbians. With action already taken on removing bridge tolls, helping reduce poverty by increasing income assistance and disability rates, and making university and college tuition free for former children in care, the government will move this fall to: * Make housing more affordable by closing fixed-term loopholes on […]
Today
THE RIDERS ARE COMING TO OLIVER on Saturday Sept. 9th, 2017 COPS FOR KIDS Join us to welcome the riders (which includes a local rider and show your support at the Oliver Fire Hall, between 10:30 am and 12:30 pm Check out the Fire Trucks, bring your nickels/dimes for the donation jar. Enjoy a BBQ […]
The Game’s Afoot – to play at Frank Venables Theatre
Rehearsals have commenced for SOAP Theatre’s fall production of “The Games Afoot” (or “Holmes for The Holidays”) by Ken Ludwig. SOAP Theatre is a not-for-profit performing group based in Oliver and Osoyoos. The Game’s Afoot will be presented on the stage of Frank Venables Theatre in Oliver November 2 to 4, including a 2 pm […]
Think about it with Joseph Seiler
Rank To rank something is to assign it a place in a hierarchy, like to maybe be third best in the world at operating a yo yo. The rank and file are the members of an organization not including the leaders. A rank is a line of, for instance, soldiers, all standing shoulder to shoulder […]
Building award nominations include local structures
Osoyoos: Osoyoos Fire Hall Oliver: OIB Administration Building 9th annual Thompson Okanagan Kootenay Commercial Building Awards set to announced this month. Two local enteries included. The awards ceremony, set for Sept. 28, will take place at the Manteo Resort in Kelowna. The awards celebrate the best in commercial and industrial buildings completed prior to July […]
Strata Corporation seeks Contracted Services
Contract for Maintenance Management Those interested in a contract position for maintenance management at a local apartment style strata may obtain the RFP by e-mail to parkplaceoffice@eastlink.ca This role is a management role. Skills in inspection, record keeping, computer, and communication are essential. Those interested in a contract position for office support services at […]