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Freedoms cherished

Freedoms cherished

Although not active participants in this year’s joyful revelry on Canada’s 150th birthday, our red and white maple leaf was once again respectfully unfurled and displayed in the front yard.
Mid-year update

Mid-year update

The first six month in Columbia Shuswap Regional District Electoral Area C
Charred meat dangerous for health

Charred meat dangerous for health

My brother sent me a text photo of a blackened, charred beast with the question, “Should I eat this?” Apparently, his barbecue beer chicken had gone terribly wrong.
Helping others belong benefits all

Helping others belong benefits all

Our need to belong is a basic human need, exceeded only by our need for food and shelter. I used to scoff at this notion—not about food or shelter, but about belonging. I didn’t think it was very important.
Leaving school in style

Leaving school in style

The end of the school year was filled with a spectrum of emotions: stress, sadness, but most of all, joy.

Saudi showdown with Qatar?

The deadline that Saudi Arabia and its allies set for Qatar to submit to their “non-negotiable” demands was postponed to Wednesday, July 5. Since Qatar has already made it plain that it will not comply – it says the demands are “reminiscent of the extreme and punitive conduct of ‘bully’ states that have historically resulted in war” – the delay is a sure sign that the bullies don’t know what to do next.
Worker killed at pulp mill in Kamloops

Worker killed at pulp mill in Kamloops

A worker was killed at Domtar pulp mill on June 29 in Kamloops.
Ombudsperson coming to town Monday

Ombudsperson coming to town Monday

The office wants to hear about unfair treatment by governments in B.C.
Attempted child abuction in Shuswap

Attempted child abuction in Shuswap

Police are looking for a man with a puppy who approched a child in Malakwa.
Preventing skin cancer

Preventing skin cancer

Dermatologist suggests how we should protect ourselves from sun’s UV rays.