UPDATE: B.C. suspends its strictest roadside penalties
The toughest of B.C.'s new impaired driving penalties infringe people's constitutional rights, a judge has ruled.Tom Fletcher / November 30, 2011
Year: 2011
Bank of Canada issues Canada’s first polymer bank note last month
On 14 November, the Bank of Canada issued the new $100 polymer noteWire Service / November 30, 2011
Similkameen Rec Centre provides update on the skating season
Stong wind and warm weather last week has delayed work on ice making at the Keremeos skating rinkContributed / November 30, 2011
Murder and mayhem at SESS this week
SESS drama students rehearse for this week’s Little Theatre production of Rehearsal for Murder.Staff Writer / November 30, 2011
On the environment, Conservatives think ignorance is bliss
does the minister know what ozone is, Trudeau asked the ministerWire Service / November 30, 2011
Light agenda at last meeting of village council
New council meets on Dec. 5 in Keremeos village office chambersSteve Arstad / November 30, 2011
Chilly day in the park
Dariusn and Breaton Harker brave cool winds last Thursday for some outdoor time at Pine Park iSteve Arstad / November 30, 2011
No respect for community voice
dismay with regards to the Agricultural Land Commissions decision to allow Cawston Cold Storage to proceed with its development.Wire Service / November 30, 2011
Who decides “What is best for the Cawston Community”
Opponents are people of good standing and long time involvement in the community of CawstonWire Service / November 30, 2011
Fiddle Frazzle at Cawston Hall December 9
It’s an old time pre-Christmas celebration with six musicians on fiddle and other stringsDave Cursons / November 30, 2011
Winter has come to K Mountain
The Weather Network has just released its outlook for the months of December, January and FebruaryWire Service / November 30, 2011
B.C. reaches deal for RCMP contract
B.C. has reached a new 20-year deal for RCMP services on the day a deadline was set by Ottawa.Tom Fletcher / November 30, 2011
Stakeholders voice their continuing opposition to national park proposal
Eight years later, local stakeholders are no closer to acceptance ofnational park propos
Steve Arstad / November 30, 2011
Growers meet to discuss Columbia River Treaty issues
Growers put forward requests to B.C. Agricultural Minister McRae in hopes of mitigating negative impacts of Columbia River TreatySteve Arstad / November 30, 2011
Court system close to collapse
Drug dealers are walking free from clogged courts, while Ottawa gears up for more drug prosecutions.Tom Fletcher / November 30, 2011
New late fee schedule for ORL materials
Higher fees for adults, reduced for children at Okanagan Regional LibraryWire Service / November 29, 2011
Road rage incident is crime of the week
Crimestoppers crime of the week and Wednesday court reportContributed / November 29, 2011
Blood donor clinic
Christmas blood donor clinic coming up in PentictonContributed / November 29, 2011
Fundraising for South Okanagan Similkameen Medical Foundation
The South Okanagan Similkameen Medical Foundation is looking for $446,560Steve Arstad / November 29, 2011
Student debt: the next bubble to burst?
Student debt becoming a huge economic burden on societyWire Service / November 29, 2011