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Fruit sector gains strength

Fruit sector gains strength

The latest statistics are fuelling optimism within the tree fruit sector.

  • May 12, 2017
Fruit sector gains strength
Vancouver Giants recruit new forward to Langley

Vancouver Giants recruit new forward to Langley

The LEC-based team took the third pick in the WHL draft.

  • May 12, 2017
Vancouver Giants recruit new forward to Langley
Warriors sign Bulawka

Warriors sign Bulawka

Pursuit of Excellence forward to play BCHL in West Kelowna next season

  • May 12, 2017
Warriors sign Bulawka
Scott Anderson says the B.C. Conservative Party is rebuilding in the North Okanagan. (photo submitted)                                 Scott Anderson

Conservatives rebuild

The B.C. Conservative Party will hold meetings in May and June in the North Okanagan

  • May 12, 2017
Scott Anderson says the B.C. Conservative Party is rebuilding in the North Okanagan. (photo submitted)                                 Scott Anderson
Chilliwack School of Performing Arts presents its seventh annual Spring Festival May 16-20 at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre. Above is a rehearsal photo from their piece Unity 1918. (Submitted photo)

CSOPA brings spring fest to Chilliwack Cultural Centre

Annual theatre festival features seven shows over five days, showcasing the young talent that comes from CSOPA

  • May 12, 2017
Chilliwack School of Performing Arts presents its seventh annual Spring Festival May 16-20 at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre. Above is a rehearsal photo from their piece Unity 1918. (Submitted photo)
The Discovery Passage Aquarium is opening for the season on Saturday.

Discovery Passage Aquarium opening for the season on Saturday

The Discovery Passage Aquarium is starting into its fifth summer season on Saturday, May 13.

  • May 12, 2017
The Discovery Passage Aquarium is opening for the season on Saturday.
RCMP pull over a motorist that drove down the transit exchange Thursday afternoon. (Lisa VanderVelde/Morning Star)

Motorists issued warning

The City of Vernon is reminding drivers that only buses are allowed to enter the transit exchange on 31st Avenue

  • May 12, 2017
RCMP pull over a motorist that drove down the transit exchange Thursday afternoon. (Lisa VanderVelde/Morning Star)
Sooke property tax increase OK’d

Sooke property tax increase OK’d

Residential homeowners will see 5.6% hike on tax bill

  • May 12, 2017
Sooke property tax increase OK’d

Stay of proceedings for Armstrong man

Appeal stems from alleged sexual assault in May 2014

  • May 12, 2017

Around a barrel

It was a great weekend for barrel racers in Chase.

  • May 11, 2017

Caper comedy draws from Robin Hood legend

St. Luke’s Players return to the stage May 17 to 28 for the Robin Hood Caper

  • May 11, 2017

Election optimism

The weekly editorial for the 100 Mile Free Press by Max Winkelman.

  • May 11, 2017
The Community Arts Council is holding their annual giant book sale on Friday and Saturday, May 12 and 13 at Echo Centre. Submitted photo

Art council book sale takes place this weekend

Thousands of books, jigsaw puzzles and videos will be available

  • May 11, 2017
The Community Arts Council is holding their annual giant book sale on Friday and Saturday, May 12 and 13 at Echo Centre. Submitted photo
Editorial cartoon, May 11

Editorial cartoon, May 11

Editorial cartoon, May 11

  • May 11, 2017
Editorial cartoon, May 11
Free golf in celebration of Canada’s 150th

Free golf in celebration of Canada’s 150th

The Alberni Golf Course is celebrating Canada’s 150th by providing free golf on Saturday, May 13

  • May 11, 2017
Free golf in celebration of Canada’s 150th
JOCK TALK: Victoria Shamrocks trio in action this week

JOCK TALK: Victoria Shamrocks trio in action this week

Lacrosse fans have plenty of reason to be excited, Colin Gall writes

  • May 11, 2017
JOCK TALK: Victoria Shamrocks trio in action this week
The Southern Okanagan Dirt Bike Club is hosting its second annual Kids Day on May 14 in Okanagan Falls.                                 Western News File photo

The Southern Okanagan Dirk Bike club hosts kids day

The Southern Okanagan Dirtbike Club is holding a Kids Day on May 14.

  • May 11, 2017
The Southern Okanagan Dirt Bike Club is hosting its second annual Kids Day on May 14 in Okanagan Falls.                                 Western News File photo

What’s On

Upcoming entertainment event from around the South Cariboo.

  • May 11, 2017
For some people living with Alzheimer’s art can be therapeutic. (Alisa Howlett/News staff)

Art therapy programs in Sidney making a positive impact on people with Alzheimer’s

The SHOAL Centre in Sidney offers a wide variety of programs for people with brain disease and memory disorders.

  • May 11, 2017
For some people living with Alzheimer’s art can be therapeutic. (Alisa Howlett/News staff)
Michael Prince, a professor in the faculty of human and social development at the University of Victoria.

Local NDP wins will test Clark’s Island platform, says expert

Have Greens become the opposition?

  • May 11, 2017
Michael Prince, a professor in the faculty of human and social development at the University of Victoria.