He moved to the South Okanagan in 2022. He is passionate about ensuring people understand the big and small stories that hold the spirit of our communities together.
Outside of work, you are likely to find Sebastian reading philosophy, listening to records, playing sports such as rugby or hockey, or relaxing with a beer on Penticton?s brewery patios.
Delivering sunshine in the form of hospital care packages
An upcoming gala invites donors to contribute to the project of delivering sunshine in the South Okanagan. Ashley Bodnar is the founder and president of the...
We Will Recover wants to educate people on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Oliver
At the Oliver Community Park, the third annual National Day of Truth and Reconciliation will be celebrated this weekend. The We Will Recover Society will be...
Showcasing amazing artistic creations in Oliver
Wine Capital Weekend saw South Okanagan artists' creative works on display at the Fall Art Show and Sale. The two day show saw people vote on their favorite...
The South Okanagan Desert Valley Hospice Society gets IT boost
The Desert Valley Hospice Society is taking a leap into the 21st Century with its IT equipment thanks to a $32,482 investment from the Government of...
Oliver community food drive receives support
The 13th Annual BC Thanksgiving Food Drive in Oliver was another big day for community support and generosity. Over $8,000 was raised in financial donations and...
Not a silver bullet, but a step in the right direction for beleaguered South Okanagan General Hospital
Solutions may be on the near horizon for the ongoing closures at the South Okanagan General Hospital (SOGH) emergency department as Health Minister Adrian Dix...
Cask and Keg Festival sees new flavours and Beer Olympics champions crowned in Oliver
The Cask and Keg Festival saw an explosion of flavour this past Saturday with various breweries and distilleries bringing their “A” game and strange...
Oliver Fire Department's BBQ fundraiser sees steady stream of support
The Oliver Fire Department was collectively managing a different kind of fire this past weekend. The local department was hosting a barbeque to raise funds for...
All wildfire-related evacuation alerts in Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen have been lifted
UPDATE: 4:45 p.m. Electoral areas F and H and the District of Summerland have also had remaining evacuation alerts rescinded. Hundreds of properties in the...
Reports of gunshots were heard in Oliver on Wine Capital Weekend
Wine Capital Weekend in Oliver was not all jubilant fun for everyone as gunshots were heard around 8:30 p.m near McKinney Rd. and Spillway Rd. on Saturday....