Submitted by Heather Black on Fri, 05/11/2012 - 15:54
Partners in crime. Cpl. Richard Gingras gets a rise out of his partner Maco, a police service dog, during a demonstration to Gateway Alternative Students. Despite the fang show, the dog wouldn’t hurt his handler. (Heather Black photo)
Submitted by Heather Black on Fri, 05/11/2012 - 14:37
Fendt-ing for themselves. Avenue Machinery’s new owners—Chris Britten, Andy Mitchell, Dave Brandsma and Tim Drake—get hands-on with one of the many pieces of equipment they have for sale. (Heather Black photo)
VICTORIA - Fourteen British Columbians who have contributed to the province in extraordinary ways will be awarded the Order of British Columbia, Lieutenant-Governor Steven Point, and Chancellor of the Order, announced today. "As our Province's highest honour, the Order of British Columbia is our way of acknowledging the outstanding achievements of our citizens. The recipients are an inspiration to all British Columbians," Point said. "The Order of British Columbia recognizes the remarkable accomplishments achieved by extraordinary British Columbians," said Premier Christy Clark. "This year's recipients have made exceptional contributions to their communities and to the province. On behalf of all British Columbians, I'd like to thank each recipient for everything they have done for the province."
Submitted by Heather Black on Fri, 05/18/2012 - 11:51
Vernon’s Powerhouse Theatre really got into the zone during the O-Zone drama festival in Armstrong last week, an all around success.
“It went really well,” O-Zone chair Paul Kirkwood-Hackett said. “It was well attended, we had really good houses and I think everyone was pretty happy with the adjudicator.”
