Due to air quality, Music in the Park is moving across the park this evening from the band shell to its indoor venue, the Oliver Community Hall. Come listen in comfort to the RCAF “Command Brass” with special guests the “RCAF Clarinet Quartet” on Thursday August 10, from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. They are promising […]

Government takes action to protect B.C. over Kinder Morgan pipeline and tanker traffic expansion VICTORIA – The provincial government is taking initial action on its commitment to protect British Columbia’s interests in the face of the proposed expansion of the Kinder Morgan pipeline and increased tanker traffic. At a news conference today, Environment and Climate […]

Only a few days left to register for this VERY helpful workshop. The afternoon session is almost full, (2 spots left) and the evening has openings (5 spots left) The RDOS is pleased to promote and be a part of this upcoming workshop opportunity. The New BC Water Sustainability Act requires well owners (with a […]

Brunswick Point – Ladner Smoky Sunset

With thanks to *Norman Gludovatz, Esquire * point taken and modified

by Dave Whalley Smokey vs smoky Smokey is a proper noun and first name, whereas smoky is an adjective referring to an object being filled with or smelling of smoke.Until recently smokey was an accepted spelling of smoky in the Oxford English Dictionary. Now though of as old-fashioned.

Large format picture – 3pm at Penticton Airport CF 18 demonstration jet Thanks to Camp Vernon, the cadets in training and the Air Cadets of BC – without them I would not have had a ringside seat on the tarmac. Smoke conditions not good for show flying – we could hear the CF 18 while […]