http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=960&32=4377&7=406034&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com News from Black Press community papers covering the Okanagan Similkameen region en-us 2008 Black Press Group Ltd. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 01:00:00 GMT BClocalnews.com 2009-07-03T01:00:00Z en-us 2008 Black Press Group Ltd. http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=273921&44=49755532&32=4377&7=406034&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fokanagan_similkameen%2Fpentictonwesternnews%2Fopinion%2Fletters%2F49755532.html I suppose if one is not in need of heath care their attention is generally focused elsewhere. That is until a loved one, friend, neighbour or acquaintance require immediate medical assistance. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 01:00:00 GMT ec5ffd1417e0fed6b229486ec2c757ae loadxml 2009-07-03T01:00:00Z http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=273921&44=49755527&32=4377&7=406034&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fokanagan_similkameen%2Fpentictonwesternnews%2Fopinion%2Fletters%2F49755527.html I would like to take my fishing hat off to the Penticton Flyfishers for recently hosting Family Fish Day in Okanagan Falls. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 01:00:00 GMT aa3ba7638217d51f40eb4ae9aa78d1d3 loadxml 2009-07-03T01:00:00Z http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=247837&44=49755477&32=4377&7=406034&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fokanagan_similkameen%2Fpentictonwesternnews%2Fopinion%2F49755477.html A couple days before Canadians dusted off their national pride for a day marked by Maple Leaf cakes and fireworks, a more substantial national homage was made. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 01:00:00 GMT aa03f656fa6809353779db6521745bbf loadxml 2009-07-03T01:00:00Z http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=247797&44=49755227&32=4377&7=406034&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fokanagan_similkameen%2Fpentictonwesternnews%2Fbusiness%2F49755227.html Fri, 03 Jul 2009 01:00:00 GMT 6f9308ccce17f16a21ac281c6d5625c0 loadxml 2009-07-03T01:00:00Z http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=247797&44=49755222&32=4377&7=406034&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fokanagan_similkameen%2Fpentictonwesternnews%2Fbusiness%2F49755222.html During spring of 2009 Penticton and Wine Country Tourism, a division of the chamber of commerce, saw a flurry of marketing and advertising activities using the new Penticton and Wine Country branding. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 01:00:00 GMT 97f797f66ef70c2eb05f2220f7bb9a3d loadxml 2009-07-03T01:00:00Z http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=247797&44=49755207&32=4377&7=406034&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fokanagan_similkameen%2Fpentictonwesternnews%2Fbusiness%2F49755207.html Two of five stations in Canwest’s secondary network have found a new owner, but the Okanagan’s Very Own has yet to have its future defined. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 01:00:00 GMT 7711619a001ed922822b7cdb78806374 loadxml 2009-07-03T01:00:00Z http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=273936&44=49726377&32=4377&7=406034&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fokanagan_similkameen%2Fvernonmorningstar%2Fopinion%2Fletters%2F49726377.html Please re-think your decision to send all patients with macular degeneration (wet type) to Kamloops. Do you have an accurate count of how many additional patients Dr. Hopp will have to inject? Fri, 03 Jul 2009 01:00:00 GMT 263ba38985ba3d443c32c0f13e8ff475 loadxml 2009-07-03T01:00:00Z http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=273936&44=49726352&32=4377&7=406034&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fokanagan_similkameen%2Fvernonmorningstar%2Fopinion%2Fletters%2F49726352.html There is a matter before city council which, I believe, needs to be considered in a certain light: a blanket ban on pesticides. This case suffers or will suffer from the unavoidable impact of the Law of Unintended Consequences - the inevitability of damaging outcomes when bad policy masquerades as civic mindedness. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 01:00:00 GMT 70fd4508395e7fbc458e19e53f899fee loadxml 2009-07-03T01:00:00Z http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=247987&44=49537787&32=4377&7=406034&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fokanagan_similkameen%2Fsummerlandreview%2Fbusiness%2F49537787.html Tue, 30 Jun 2009 21:00:00 GMT d9ca34495fd2025646b5c76b6881f2ef Webpapers Admin 2009-06-30T21:00:00Z http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=248002&44=49538082&32=4377&7=406034&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fokanagan_similkameen%2Fsummerlandreview%2Fentertainment%2F49538082.html Tue, 30 Jun 2009 21:00:00 GMT 54a8bd77b652a82ca553ee585e680c28 Webpapers Admin 2009-06-30T21:00:00Z http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=248002&44=49539677&32=4377&7=406034&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fokanagan_similkameen%2Fsummerlandreview%2Fentertainment%2F49539677.html Tue, 30 Jun 2009 22:00:00 GMT 8f8557d0215fc814632853fcb3d78cc7 Webpapers Admin 2009-06-30T22:00:00Z http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=247342&44=49563912&32=4377&7=406034&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fokanagan_similkameen%2Fkelownacapitalnews%2Fbusiness%2F49563912.html In 2007 a group of current and former CIBC employees launched a class action lawsuit claiming over $500 million in damages for unpaid overtime.  Wed, 01 Jul 2009 05:00:00 GMT c895838c2134114265b806b91996b59d loadxml 2009-07-01T05:00:00Z http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=247342&44=49563897&32=4377&7=406034&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fokanagan_similkameen%2Fkelownacapitalnews%2Fbusiness%2F49563897.html Kettle Valley Stone Company, owned and operated by well-known locals Lyle Jorde, Marty Pope and Elaine Hansen, is expanding their market. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 05:00:00 GMT 25917ee6870656402ef5671f90daebcc loadxml 2009-07-01T05:00:00Z http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=247627&44=49560422&32=4377&7=406034&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fokanagan_similkameen%2Flakecountrycalendar%2Fopinion%2F49560422.html VICTORIA – There was a fuss here at the legislature last week about B.C.’s rising social assistance cases.  Wed, 01 Jul 2009 02:00:00 GMT e5ee6d2d4e867ef5c9f9413022d9879d loadxml 2009-07-01T02:00:00Z http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=247592&44=49560407&32=4377&7=406034&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fokanagan_similkameen%2Flakecountrycalendar%2Flifestyles%2F49560407.html I write this column on Friday morning, June 26. Last night, Michael Jackson died. It’s impossible to turn on any radio station this morning without hearing tributes to Michael Jackson – his personality, his music, his performances... Wed, 01 Jul 2009 02:00:00 GMT 2dafde6c648e488fffc4575f5bbc86a8 loadxml 2009-07-01T02:00:00Z http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=247642&44=49560367&32=4377&7=406034&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fokanagan_similkameen%2Flakecountrycalendar%2Fsports%2F49560367.html With the school year coming to a close, kids are going to be looking for things to do on long hot summer days. Sports are always a popular source of amusement and basketball is a favourite shared by many. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 02:00:00 GMT 1ac7c631ba4b2ada94a5d9fb27b74eec loadxml 2009-07-01T02:00:00Z http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=247642&44=49560357&32=4377&7=406034&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fokanagan_similkameen%2Flakecountrycalendar%2Fsports%2F49560357.html The Lake Country Open Air Performance Society has chosen the Canada Day celebrations at Beasley and Reiswig Parks to launch into this summer’s series of free outdoor concerts in Lake Country. The double-length kick-off program features artists from the Rotary Club’s Food For Folk project. There are sure to be copies of the project’s CD available so be sure to bring $15 to purchase a copy in support of the foodbank. Artists scheduled to perform include Steve Stairs, Jane Eamon, Josh Pym, Groove Yard and the Flying Weekenders. The first artist takes to the stage at 3:45 p.m. and the show is expected to end at 9:30 p.m. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 02:00:00 GMT be523d7792b78df247c5cdbf4b5c8475 loadxml 2009-07-01T02:00:00Z http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=247607&44=49560332&32=4377&7=406034&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fokanagan_similkameen%2Flakecountrycalendar%2Fnews%2F49560332.html You could have the missing piece of the puzzle that will help the RCMP put someone behind bars. Here are some recent crimes that Central Okanagan Crime Stoppers hope you can help solve by calling our anonymous tips line at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit a tip at www.crimestoppers.net. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 02:00:00 GMT 67c5415a28fd647de746664725fdd24a loadxml 2009-07-01T02:00:00Z http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=247607&44=49560327&32=4377&7=406034&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fokanagan_similkameen%2Flakecountrycalendar%2Fnews%2F49560327.html A clean water supply is something that is easy to take for granted living in an urban setting but as a community grows it’s residents must not lose sight of how important effective management of this important resource actually is. Without such management algae blooms can result on area lakes. Another symptom of neglected wastewater management can be the seepage of sewage from failing septic fields at higher elevations to lower elevations—much to the dismay of neighbors at the bottom of the hill. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 02:00:00 GMT 4433b0eea4c2e3027fe05fe4f4b5ab69 loadxml 2009-07-01T02:00:00Z http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=247607&44=49560322&32=4377&7=406034&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fokanagan_similkameen%2Flakecountrycalendar%2Fnews%2F49560322.html Located just a short drive up Beaver Lake Road there are several unassuming red barn-shaped structures with a small pond situated nearby. It would be quite easy for a layperson to assume that the facility was being used for an agricultural purpose if it weren’t for the District of Lake Country sign declaring otherwise. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 02:00:00 GMT a62a632d5e24ffc1d88a931f86a0c283 loadxml 2009-07-01T02:00:00Z