Here and there
Jan 11, 2011 / 5:00 am
The World Junior Hockey Championship has become a phenomenal TV sporting event for Canadians. It surpassed even the dreams of the TV presenters and Canadian Hockey. The media have made it happen. Canada’s loss to Russia drew record ratings for TSN. The game drew viewers in great numbers and...
Thomson report
Dec 23, 2010 / 5:00 am
‘Twas the night before Christmas and Santa’s a wreck… How to live in a world that’s politically correct? His workers no longer would answer to “Elves”, “Vertically challenged” they were calling themselves. And labor conditions at the North Pole, were alleged by the Union, to stifle...
Thomson report
Dec 22, 2010 / 5:00 am
What is all this fuss about a politically correct Christmas? Look at the people and corporations that have buckled under and refer to only “the holidays”. That big tree in front of NBC at Rockefeller Centre is now a holiday tree, as is the large tree in the City Hall Square in Toronto. Call...
Thomson report
Dec 21, 2010 / 5:00 am
This diary reminded me of the letter we had published of a new resident to the Okanagan in the summer that gave many lots of laughs. Thought this one may give you a chuckle. December 8 6:00 PM It started to snow. The first snow of the season and the wife and I took our cocktails and sat for...
Rumours and things
Dec 16, 2010 / 5:00 am
Last week I wrote an item about the price of gasoline between Vernon and Kelowna and the difference we paid. Returning to the city we noticed that the price had risen three cents since noon when we left the city for a funeral that afternoon. Yesterday I received this email from a...
Thomson report
Dec 15, 2010 / 5:00 am
REAL ESTATE REPORT – November 2010 Provided by: Rob Marak Royal LePage 250-470-1311 www.robmarak.ca So . . . What is Next? As we head toward the end of the year, we always like to reflect on what has happened and also try to figure out what is coming next. Trying to figure out what is going to...
Rumours and things
Dec 14, 2010 / 5:00 am
I received a notice of a hearing from the B.C. Securities Commission that their enforcement staff has called three individuals to be present to set a date for a hearing on January 5, 2011 in Vancouver. The three represented a company called Photo Violation Technologies. They are alleged to have...
Here and there
Dec 9, 2010 / 5:00 am
For many, it's the season of giving. For cyber-criminals, it's a perfect time for taking. McAfee, a leading security software and services company, says 'tis the season for those more naughty than nice to swindle naïve web surfers out of their shopping money. With the intent to steal one's...
Rumours and things
Dec 8, 2010 / 5:00 am
B.C. retail sales are set to grow faster than every other Canadian province in 2010, except Nova Scotia, according to a study released Friday by Toronto-based KubasPrimedia. B.C. will then top the country for retail sales growth in 2011, according to the research organization. KubasPrimedia...
Here and there
Dec 7, 2010 / 5:00 am
I know if you have driven by the old CNR station on Ellis at Clement you have probably wondered what is going here? As you know we have reported that a group from Calgary has purchased the building and are planning a neat bar and grill for the location. There are also two more buildings scheduled...
Rumours and things
Dec 2, 2010 / 5:00 am
I don’t know where this promotion came from but it is kind of interesting. A company called Zagatwine.com will deliver 12 bottles of premium wine to your address (US) for just $69.99 and you save $100. The Zagat Wine Club offers you a regular supply of great value wines delivered to your door –...
Here and there
Dec 1, 2010 / 5:00 am
The Canyon Desert Resort will include the 125-suite Canyon Desert Inn -- a full-service hotel with conference facilities, spa, restaurant and wine bar. It will also design culinary programs for residents. Plans are already underway to create the Okanagan Valley's first wine cave within the hotel...
Here and there
Nov 25, 2010 / 5:00 am
Black Friday is a bit of an adventure for all who are willing to participate, but not many will be adding air miles to the list like Margaret Salzl, who lives in Edmonton. She will be crossing the border into Whatcom County in the dead of night hoping to find some bargains in Bellingham on Friday,...
Rumours and things
Nov 23, 2010 / 5:00 am
It was least two years ago that we wrote that the Carl’s Jr. hamburger chain was about to come into Canada and that 100 stores were planned for the first phase of their development. I believe it was the owner of Rickie’s All Day All Night dinners. That company picked up the Fat Burger...
Thomson report
Nov 18, 2010 / 5:00 am
REAL ESTATE REPORT – November 2010 Provided by: Rob Marak, Royal Lepage 250-860-1100 The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) has lowered its forecast for home sales activity via the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®)Systems of Canadian real estate Boards and Associations for 2010 and 2011....
Rumours and things
Nov 17, 2010 / 5:00 am
For the past couple of weeks we have seen the news cameras focus on Haiti again with huge storms and flooding attacking the island. Thank goodness it wasn’t as strong as the weather people were predicting. But as I looked at the pictures on CNN it made me immediately think of all the money that...
Thomson report
Nov 10, 2010 / 5:00 am
Bos Sod Farms Inc. started growing sod in British Columbia in 1993 to service the residential and commercial market with quality sod. Since that time they have changed their focus to service the professional market - namely athletic fields and golf courses with a special focus on sod products for...
Here and there
Nov 9, 2010 / 5:00 am
It is busy on the phones at The Coast Capri Hotel these days as people call in for reservations for the annual Christmas festivities at the hotel. Their famous Dicken’s Lunch Buffet must be at least sixteen years old. Monika Lauterbacher, the Executive Chef of the facility has been there since...
Here and there
Nov 4, 2010 / 5:00 am
Unlike most competitors in the growing breakfast sector, Cora Franchise Group Inc. opens its Cora restaurants only from 6am to 3pm - skipping the evening and alcoholic beverage market entirely. "Breakfast and lunch, that's what we do," said Nicholas Tsouflidis, company president and son of the...
Rumours and things
Nov 3, 2010 / 5:00 am
I get many e-mails and this one is interesting. I think more and more of the people in B.C. think we should have a holiday in February as Alberta does. Good Day John, Just read your article from today on the coming winter. I really think we need to have a February Family Day. Have you seen how...
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