Next Municipal/Regional District Election in BC – October 20, 2018 Next Federal Election in Canada – October 21, 2019 Next Provincial Election in BC – October 16, 2021 In both the Federal and Provincial jurisdictions – the government could fall or the government asks that an early vote be held. By-elections called in all jurisdiction […]
ODN columnist to moderate “Crime Forum”
FRED Steele Crime Forum Tuesday August 28, 6:30 pm Oliver Community Hall Are you tired of hearing about all the crime? Has your impatience with replacing stolen items left you feeling you helpless? Have you ever wondered why the revolving door of justice swings so quickly; particularly on the out stroke? Would you be in […]
A visit to our area – a reality check
Here are some bold statements: The National Park Reserve is a reality. It’s coming. There is nothing you can do to stop it. BUT, you can help to shape it. Federal Environment Minister Catherine McKenna has been in BC for several days to visit, see fires and meet with supporters and others about the new/old […]
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On the Sunnyside
Sheep Of all the millions of animals that exist on our planet, the Scriptures compare people most often to sheep. Psalm 23, likely the most well-known biblical ‘poem’, starts by saying “The Lord is my shepherd…” Isaiah 53 includes a reference to this comparison when it states ‘All we like sheep have gone astray…” Why […]
Think about it with Joseph Seiler
Address I can address you and also address an envelope. But then again I might address an issue or a question or a situation as well. To address is to, uhm, well it could be a number of things. At this moment I am addressing the various meanings and uses of the word address. So […]
Osoyoos pot retail rules emerging
By ROY WOOD As Osoyoos council inches toward policy decisions on marijuana retailing, it is clear that every applicant will have to appear before council to seek approval to open a store. On Monday, council will consider a report and draft policy from planning director Gina MacKay that would codify council’s preference for so-called “site-specific” […]
New Ambassadors selected
Above: Enola Mills, Jennifer Zepeda, and Avnit Sidhu Large format pictures – press to enlarge Below Visiting Royalty, candidates, local Ambassadors and the those selected above