Columnists

Star Gazing: What can we do to avoid being hit by an asteroid?

Ken Tapping, astronomer with the National Research Council’s Dominion Radio Astrophysical Observatory

May 23, 2018 8:11 AM Read more >

Steele: Managing the fallout from fast-growing elm trees

Part of their toughness is due to their drought-proof, deep taproot.

May 23, 2018 7:30 AM Read more >

B.C. VIEWS: Making sense of climate policy

Flood and fire predictions have poor track record so far

May 20, 2018 8:45 AM Read more >

Wineology: What makes a winery great?

Check out Okanagan sommelier Shanyn Ward’s new bi-weekly column

May 18, 2018 8:30 AM Read more >

Unfiltered: Strathcona Beer Company Beach days in the forecast

I will qualify that I am not an all-knowing beer expert.

May 16, 2018 3:51 PM Read more >

Ornamental grasses easy to maintain, deer-resistant

Many to choose from including drought tolerant species such as blue fescue and blue oat grass

May 16, 2018 10:00 AM Read more >

COLUMN: Building a coastal refinery in B.C. is just ‘common sense’

Coastal refineries would also protect our oceans, writes Black Press chairman David Black

May 14, 2018 9:35 AM Read more >

OXA plant sale a boost for water-wise gardeners

Pollinator plants and native plants were popular at Okanagan Xeriscape Association event

May 9, 2018 1:30 PM Read more >

Waters: Flood watch becoming an annual event

Much higher than normal snowpack in the mountains renews fear of flooding

May 8, 2018 12:15 PM Read more >

B.C. VIEWS: Waiting for a secret referendum

John Horgan admits the fix is in on proportional representation

May 6, 2018 10:00 AM Read more >