South Okanagan-Similkameen Volunteer Centre announces new leadership group

Subrina Monteith was named the SOS Volunteer Centre’s new executive director on Thursday (Jan. 27). (Photo courtesy of the SOS Volunteer Centre)
RDOS director for Kaleden, Subrina Monteith, is one of two new hires for SOS’ centre

Honduras’ Wisdom Quaye, left, and Canada’s Cyle Larinfight for the ball during a qualifying soccer match for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 in San Pedro Sula, Honduras, Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022. (AP Photo/Delmer Martinez)

Canada downs Honduras 2-0 to remain atop CONCACAF World Cup qualifying standings
A man holds a 3M N95 respirator. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Woman files human rights complaint over B.C. health authority policy banning N95s
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‘Hey, boys, you’ve got to keep it down’: In this Washington state town, noisy sea lions are a real scene

‘Hey, boys, you’ve got to keep it down’: In this Washington state town, noisy sea lions are a real scene

Craig James, former clerk of the British Columbia legislature, leaves B.C. Supreme Court during a break from his trial in Vancouver, on Wednesday, January 26, 2022. A surprise disclosure temporarily delayed proceedings Thursday in the B.C. Supreme Court trial of former clerk of the legislative assembly Craig James, who is accused of misspending public dollars. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

B.C. Crown says surprise new evidence could help Craig James’ defence
Penticton law courts (file photo)

Man deemed to be ‘huge problem’ in South Okanagan granted bail
Ocean Park residents Gordon and Ester Rice recently lost $8,900 due to a fraud. (Aaron Hinks photo)

Swindler pretends to be grandson, scams B.C. seniors out of $8,900
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    Julie Black, a Special Olympics athlete and Tim Hortons employee, shows off a Choose to Include doughnut, which will be on sale Jan. 28-30 benefiting Special Olympics Canada. (Karl Yu/News Bulletin)

    Tim Hortons asks customers to choose doughnut to benefit Special Olympics

    U.S. Border Patrol agents Katy Siemer (left) and David Marcus stand outside the Customs and Border Protection facility in Pembina, N.D., on Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022 not far from where agents intercepted a group of undocumented Indian nationals on Jan. 19. The incident prompted the discovery north of the border of the bodies of four other Indian migrants who were believed to be trying to enter the U.S. with the rest of the group. THE CANADIAN PRESS/James McCarten

    Winter weather, vast expanse make patrolling Canada-U.S. border a daunting challenge

    Williams Lake First Nation announced the preliminary findings of the probe at former residential school, St. Joseph’s Mission on Tuesday, Jan. 25. (Williams Lake Tribune Facebook live image)

    ‘93 is our number’: Williams Lake First Nation releases findings in residential school probe

    Mourners attend a candlelight vigil for Jasmine Lovett and Aliyah Sanderson in Calgary, Sunday, May 12, 2019. A Calgary man who admitted to murdering his former girlfriend but denied killing her daughter is scheduled to receive a verdict in the case. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

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    B.C. Health Minister Adrian Dix and provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie head for an update of the COVID-19 situation, B.C. legislature, June 30, 2020. (B.C. government)

    13 more COVID-19 deaths in B.C. Thursday, cases still above 2,000

    Outbreaks detected at Nanaimo hospital, care home

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    Winnipeg Jets’ Pierre-Luc Dubois (80) looks to tip the puck past Vancouver Canucks goaltender Spencer Martin (30) as J.T. Miller (9) defends during first period NHL action in Winnipeg on Thursday, January 27, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods

    J.T. Miller nets hat trick as Canucks snap skid with a 5-1 victory over Jets

    Spencer Martin makes 33 saves for Vancouver to record first career victory

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    Spallumcheen’s golden Paralympian Beijing bound in wheelchair curling

    Multi-medallist Ina Forrest joins Team Canada at Winter Games

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    Ryan Kehler was hiking north of Harrison Hot Springs when he found this somewhat rare phenomenon known as hair ice or angel hair frost, formed on cold, wet wood under the right circumstances. (Contributed Photo/Ryan Kehler)

    Harrison-area photographer captures rare ‘hair ice’

    Ryan Kehler found the strange weather phenomenon on an early morning hike

    The development of the printing press in the 1400s led to the creation of books and other printed materials for the public to read. This file photo shows the first edition of the Alberni Valley News rolling through the press at the Black Press printing plant in Ladysmith. (Alberni Valley News file photo)

    QUIZ: Celebrating the joy of reading

    Family Literacy Day in Canada is held each year on Jan. 27.

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    The Jingle Bell Build fundraiser raised $25,000 thanks to help from the community, RE/MAX and local businesses (Habitat for Humanity)

    Habitat for Humanity raises funds to build 12 affordable homes in Lake Country

    The charity’s Jingle Bell Build fundraiser raised $25,000 to build safe, affordable homes

    Pink Shirt Day is Feb. 23.

    Pink Shirt Day breakfast boxes are back in the Okanagan

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    Obituaries

    Donald Ernest Waldern

    Dec 30th, 2021

    Lillian Velma Blystone

    Dec 23rd, 2021

    Diane Lenore Foster

    Dec 19th, 2021

    June Marie Beairsto

    Dec 14th, 2021

    Bruce Bleackley

    Dec 7th, 2021

    Margaret Lynn DuBourt (Thomson)

    Dec 7th, 2021

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    The Harlem Globetrotters’ Spread Game Tour made a stop at Penticton’s South Okanagan Events Centre on Tuesday night (Jan. 25). (Logan Lockhart, Western News)

    VIDEO: Harlem Globetrotters put on world-class show for Penticton crowd

    The world-famous Globetrotters hadn’t been to the Okanagan since the winter of 2020

    Oliver’s Venables Theatre announced the rescheduling of three separate performances on Tuesday (Jan. 25). (Venables Theatre Facebook)

    3 shows at Venables Theatre in Oliver rescheduled to springtime

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            If you haven’t had your home heating system serviced for the season, there is still time, notes the team at Milani Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning, in the Okanagan.

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              Through a confidential application process, KidSport provides grants to kids aged 18 and under (from families facing financial barriers) to help cover the cost of registration fees for a season of sport. Visit kidsport.ca to learn more.

              Let’s play! Grants help Summerland kids get off the sidelines

              Every year, KidSport pays registration fees for low-income families, so ALL kids can play

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