Daily Archives: June 8, 2012

Why are Genetically Modified (GM)  foods produced? GM foods are developed – and marketed – because there is some perceived advantage either to the producer or consumer of these foods. This is meant to translate into a product with a … Continue reading →

The resolution at the RDOS Board Thursday was as follows: THAT the RDOS investigate the establishment of a genetically engineering free zone for the production of edible horticulture products; AND FURTHER THAT research be conducted only in secure, contained environments. AND … Continue reading →

Hard to believe – cherries are ripening

Trama returns to Oliver on Friday July 6th $35 for lawn – $50 for patio Concert at Hester Creek Join classic rock band Trama in the vineyard as they rock the night away. Sit on the patio or lounge in … Continue reading →

Meditation is all the rage these days. What is it? Something like quiet the mind, stop the constant prattle of thought that seems to just never quit up there. Why? To come to center, you know, instead of being scattered, … Continue reading →

You are invited to an open house in celebration of Shriners Awareness week – Sunday, June 10th at the Oliver Masonic Lodge, 6159 Kootenay St. Oliver.  Starting at 2:00 pm. Please join us for tea, coffee and snacks and viewing … Continue reading →

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“In appreciation of all the good, and dangerous, work they do, Hammer’s House of Hog will be providing 25 or so members of the Oliver Volunteer Fire Department with ribs, beans and coleslaw after their monthly meeting Thursday.  I wanted to … Continue reading →

Cheeky flower, this Iris

Desert cactus at Kootenay and Similkameen