Another big summer storm has resulted in another downtown business and property owner exasperated and upset, insisting flooding problems have only become worse following almost nine months of construction to upgrade the area around 85 Street and 74 Avenue in downtown Osoyoos. After more than 25 millimetres of rain fell in two hours Friday evening, [...] [...more]
The weather station operated by Environment Canada at Kinsmen Park in Osoyoos has been completely upgraded and should give the most accurate readings ever, says Pat Wong, manager of atmospheric monitoring for Environment Canada’s Pacific-Yukon region. “All of the sensors have been upgraded and we should be getting exceptionally accurate readings … better than we’ve [...] [...more]
Sitting in a small office above the Osoyoos Museum Friday afternoon, Ken Favrholdt is surrounded by books, diagrams, blueprints and notes, all in preparation for one of the Osoyoos Museum’s biggest projects since it was formally established in 1963. “This is very exciting,” said Favrholdt, executive curator at the Osoyoos and District Museum and Archives. [...] [...more]
The magic that is the Summer Olympic Games begins Friday night in London, England and billions of people around the world will be watching as will millions of Canadians. The Olympic Games attract not only diehard sports fanatics every four years, but also casual observers who wouldn’t be caught dead watching sports on any other [...] [...more]
Dear Editor: “Conservative” MP Dan Albas would have you believe that striking down an arcane law that no one followed will create more jobs in Canada’s wine industry. But do you know any tourists who DIDN’T take B.C. wine back to their home province because of Canada’s 1928 law prohibiting the transportation of liquor over [...] [...more]
Dear Editor: I would like to take a moment to commend a group of young adults in our community. Leah Hebert, Irene Harfman, Kasey Balogh, Amanda Loura, Sarah Pereira, Connor Williams and Colten Wimmer are the staff for the Summer Playground Program operated by the Town of Osoyoos through the Sonora Community Centre. My three [...] [...more]
Dear Editor: There is a survey being circulated by the town regarding potentially widening the existing sidewalks on Main Street so merchants can display their wares on the street, or in the case of restaurants, add tables and chairs outside. Part of this plan is to eliminate angle parking and replace it with parallel parking. [...] [...more]
Art and nature have always had a very symbiotic relationship. That’s why last year’s inaugural Art in the Garden event was such a success and why organizers are hoping for an even better response this weekend when the second annual event takes place, said Osoyoos artist Katie Foster. “We had our first event last year [...] [...more]
The Town of Osoyoos has organized its inaugural Art in the Park event to showcase the talents of local musicians, dancers and artisans. “Our plan is to promote local artisans through an annual art festival … and not just local artisans, but artisans from across the (Okanagan) Valley,” said Jim Newman, the town’s director of [...] [...more]
Town of Osoyoos council has decided to erect a gate that will stop vehicular traffic from accessing Jackpine Lane after more complaints of drivers repeatedly speeding in the quiet residential neighbourhood on the east side of town. “I’m ecstatic without question,” said Phil Craft, who made a presentation to members of council’s committee of the [...] [...more]
