Dear Editor, Recently, I was one of about 100 locals attending the special library event focused on the history, culture, and people of the Katzie First Nation. The event, hosted by Katzie educator Len Pierre, was fantastic. It’s very encouraging to finally see badly informed or poorly informed or uninformed people step to the plate, […]

The Vancouver Rise FC secured their first victory at home after defeating AFC Toronto 2-1 on Saturday (May 23). Latifah Abdu opened up the scoring in the first 11 minutes of the match, followed by Quinn on a penalty in the 33rd minute. Abdu said,“I think we love to start the match being front-footed. That’s

Sixteen mine rescue teams from across the province converged on Penticton May 22 and 23 for the 68th annual BC Mine Rescue and First Aid Competition. From motor-vehicle incidents to large dumpster fires, crews representing 11 different mines, including Hudbay Copper Mountain near Princeton, tested their skills in simulated conditions at the Penticton Fire Training

Dust off your mad caps or make your own at the ninth annual Mad Hatters Parade and Tea Party in support of mental health. Organizer Catherine Larnon-Trout, also known as the Mad Hatter Lady, is hoping sunshine will prevail over this year’s free community event. Tea served in china cups and scones, donated by Hansel

Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a new national energy strategy on May 14, and there’s a lot of good ideas in there. Unfortunately, there are also some backward-looking notions that should be abandoned. The good includes building infrastructure for generation, distribution, and storage of more power, connecting the nation’s fragmented regional and provincial grids, training