Andrea DeMeer

An osprey fortifying its nest on Old Hedley Road. Photo John Moody

FortisBC shuts down alleged osprey nest in Princeton, while controversy swirls

Princeton birders are upset by a nest possibly being removed

An osprey fortifying its nest on Old Hedley Road. Photo John Moody
Chris Unrau was surrounded by political support when she travelled to Victoria to press the case for transplant patients. Premier David Eby and local MLA Roly Russell were there to back her up. (Contributed)
Chris Unrau was surrounded by political support when she travelled to Victoria to press the case for transplant patients. Premier David Eby and local MLA Roly Russell were there to back her up. (Contributed)
Gary Johal traveled to Princeton Saturday, March 23, to meet Christine Unrau. Johal will pay for Unrau’s post-operative expenses that will allow her to receive a double lung transplant. Photo Andrea DeMeer

Penticton entrepreneur hailed as ‘an angel on earth’

Businessman makes double lung transplant possible for Princeton woman

Gary Johal traveled to Princeton Saturday, March 23, to meet Christine Unrau. Johal will pay for Unrau’s post-operative expenses that will allow her to receive a double lung transplant. Photo Andrea DeMeer
Christine and Arlen Unrau, in a picture taken three years ago, as Christine began her journey towards transplant. Photo Go Fund Me.

Princeton woman fears she can’t afford to pay for double lung transplant

Province providing little funding for required post-operative care

Christine and Arlen Unrau, in a picture taken three years ago, as Christine began her journey towards transplant. Photo Go Fund Me.
Circuit court is held once a month in Princeton. File photo

Princeton man literally runs out of and away from court

Matter stood down to consult counsel and accused flees

Circuit court is held once a month in Princeton. File photo
Sightings of the bear cub were first reported Thursday, Dec. 14.

Orphaned bear cub safely rescued from residential Princeton street

At about 22 pounds, and nearly a year old, the cub would have had no chance of survival

Sightings of the bear cub were first reported Thursday, Dec. 14.
Bryan Adams rocks his sold out show in Penticton where an appreciative audience enjoyed every minute of it. (Andrea DeMeer)

B.C. megastar Bryan Adams still delivering the goods on provincial tour

Review: ‘It felt like having a few thousand friends over for a casual jam in a really big garage’

Bryan Adams rocks his sold out show in Penticton where an appreciative audience enjoyed every minute of it. (Andrea DeMeer)
The Town of Princeton is no longer able to post links from its website to social media. (File photo)

Town of Princeton no longer able to post notices to community Facebook groups

‘It just threw us back 20 years, maybe even further’

The Town of Princeton is no longer able to post links from its website to social media. (File photo)
(Black Press File Photo)
(Black Press File Photo)

Okanagan man fined $8k for illegally killing moose

Travis Hogg was also given one-year hunting prohibition

(Black Press File Photo)
(Black Press File Photo)
The incident occurred July 10, around 7 p.m. Photo Facebook/Rider Express
The incident occurred July 10, around 7 p.m. Photo Facebook/Rider Express

Passengers subdue knife-wielding traveller on bus near Princeton

Suspect ‘pinned down on the ground’ when police arrive

The incident occurred July 10, around 7 p.m. Photo Facebook/Rider Express
The incident occurred July 10, around 7 p.m. Photo Facebook/Rider Express
Copper Mountain Mine, recently acquired by Hudbay Minerals, employs 500 people, with about 75 who identify as Indigenous. (File photo)

Indian band challenges Princeton’s Copper Mountain Mine owners over expansion

Application for environmental assessment of Ingerbelle Pit could delay project for up to five years

Copper Mountain Mine, recently acquired by Hudbay Minerals, employs 500 people, with about 75 who identify as Indigenous. (File photo)
The KIJHL announcement of Morton Johnson’s passing. (KIJHL)

Young B.C. hockey coach dies in crash just hours before playoff game

Morton Johnston died hours before Game 6 playoffs against Revelstoke

The KIJHL announcement of Morton Johnson’s passing. (KIJHL)
Sam Perera shows the high water mark from the November 2021 flood at his front door on Fenchurch Avenue. (Andrea DeMeer/The Similkameen Spotlight)

Princeton man denied 2021 B.C. flood relief over his driver’s licence

Sam Perera is approximately $100k out of pocket on home repairs so far

Sam Perera shows the high water mark from the November 2021 flood at his front door on Fenchurch Avenue. (Andrea DeMeer/The Similkameen Spotlight)
The fossil was discovered by Princeton resident Beverly Burlingame. (Bruce Archibald photo)

Giant ant fossil discovered near Princeton by local resident

Local museum makes exciting find available to experts

The fossil was discovered by Princeton resident Beverly Burlingame. (Bruce Archibald photo)
In 2018, Viola Desmond was celebrated on the Canadian $10 bill. Why is she featured on this banknote? (Government of Canada photo)

QUIZ: How much do you know about accomplishments by Canadian women?

March 8 is International Women’s Day

In 2018, Viola Desmond was celebrated on the Canadian $10 bill. Why is she featured on this banknote? (Government of Canada photo)
Nobody was killed in a motor vehicile incident involving an impaired driver on Feb. 20. (File photo)

Princeton man manages to pull over and pass out before anyone is hurt

Driver charged for impaired and vehicle was impounded

Nobody was killed in a motor vehicile incident involving an impaired driver on Feb. 20. (File photo)
Kirk frees moose. (Facebook)

Princeton man jumps into action to cut moose loose from fence

Couple stops to free distressed animal

Kirk frees moose. (Facebook)
Police are continuing their investigation into the incident. File photo

Brawl breaks out at company Christmas party in Princeton

Police were called to a private function at the Legion

Police are continuing their investigation into the incident. File photo
Kazumi Tanaka appealed to have the dog returned, however that was rejected by the British Columbia Farm Industry Review Board. File photo

Princeton man ordered to pay more than $4K for neglecting dog

The BC SPCA seized Gus the dog in July of this year

Kazumi Tanaka appealed to have the dog returned, however that was rejected by the British Columbia Farm Industry Review Board. File photo
’His driving behaviour was not a result of alcohol consumption’ says RCMP. Photo MCG

Princeton man charged after not drinking and driving

However traffic stop earns $230 liquor fine

’His driving behaviour was not a result of alcohol consumption’ says RCMP. Photo MCG