A retired Canadian military expert in electronic warfare says radiation emitted from wireless devices – including “smart meters” FortisBC is trying to bring to customers in the South Okanagan – represent the single biggest threat to human health in the 21st century. Speaking before an overflow crowd of more than 120 [...] [...more]
Thanks to the incredible generosity of a large group of strangers, most who he met through social media on Facebook, a senior who just moved to retire in Osoyoos and his beloved dog have been reunited after some truly remarkable acts of generosity and kindness. A talented Hollywood script writer would have [...] [...more]
This province’s pristine wilderness and environment should never be jeopardized so wealthy oil companies based in Alberta can make billions more in profits. That was the general consensus from a group of more than 40 protestors who gathered in front of Boundary-Similkameen MLA John Slater’s Osoyoos office last Wednesday afternoon. About four dozen [...] [...more]
Members of town council continue to look at numerous options and haven’t made any permanent decision to dump excess effluent from the town’s main lagoons into a sandpit area adjacent to the Desert Park racetrack, says Mayor Stu Wells. “There are a lot of people out there who think this is a [...] [...more]
Dear Editor: I read with interest the recent editorial in the Osoyoos Times lauding the mayor and town council for the position of not providing any taxpayer dollars towards the development of our airport. While I am quite content to accept that position if that is what the majority of taxpayers want, then so be [...] [...more]
When Mother Nature gets angry and unleashes her full fury – as she did early this week with Hurricane Sandy – the devastation and loss of human life can be truly catastrophic. As predicted, Hurricane Sandy was one of the most powerful and devastating storms to hit the eastern seaboard of the United States in [...] [...more]
Be afraid. Be very afraid. I don’t say this because Halloween has arrived. I say this after attending last week’s presentation by retired Canadian military captain Jerry Flynn, who is not only an outstanding speaker, but a man armed with an abundance of knowledge and common sense. He’s also a man who thankfully is on [...] [...more]
The Osoyoos Concert Series is once again rolling into town, hosting four shows sure to appeal to a wide range of music lovers from early November through mid-March. “We’re a small community and we don’t have access to the large concert halls,” said Ron Leigh, director with the Osoyoos Concert Series. “So this is an [...] [...more]
Horrible spring weather had wine producers frantic a few months ago, but an extended run of incredibly nice weather this summer and fall has those same producers saying this might be the best wine season in a quarter century. The leaves may be falling, but large clusters of grapes are still hanging [...] [...more]
Flu clinics across the Interior Health region have begun and Osoyoos residents who are considered at risk of contracting the influenza virus can attend a free flu clinic on Thursday at the Osoyoos Seniors Centre. The local clinic takes place from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. A second clinic will be held on Tuesday, Nov. [...] [...more]
