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Tributes pour in for Jack Layton

Tributes pour in for Jack Layton

Tributes are pouring in for federal New Democratic Party leader Jack Layton, who died of cancer early Monday at age 61. Layton's death comes just months after Layton led the NDP to Official Opposition status in Canadian Parliament, a first for the party.
Ferry traffic down as tourists go south

Ferry traffic down as tourists go south

Tourists are lining up at U.S. border crossings instead of heading to B.C.'s favourite coastal getaways, and summer traffic on BC Ferries is down about four per cent as a result.
Minimum pay rates for farm pickers under review

Minimum pay rates for farm pickers under review

Advocates urge switch to payment by hourly minimum wage

August is time to be wary of West Nile Virus

Free tire collection program aids RDOS residents in reducing mosquito breeding grounds
COPS team and off duty police officer rescue wounded osprey

COPS team and off duty police officer rescue wounded osprey

Bird appears to be doing well after late night rescue in Cawston last week
Mountain goats at Olalla

Mountain goats at Olalla

Goats present photo op on Highway 3A

Keremeos Irrigation District - Water Works with Jeremy - Article #9

Weekly Keremeos irrigation column

Cosmic compost

Ken Tapping's weekly astronomy column

South Similkameen Historical Society planning a family outing

Society appreciative of local support

Free online books for kids through the ORL

Can't make it to the library? It will come to you