It’s widely known that our thoughts and, more specifically our beliefs about those thoughts, determine our actions. We’ve all heard sayings like, “As the mind goes, the body follows.” and “As a man thinketh, so is he.” and “What you think about you bring about,” right?

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I love to watch the marathon at the Olympics, and I have also spent many weeks in the beautiful country of Tanzania, so I enjoy the story of one of Tanzania’s heroes.

Following the Christmas and New Year celebrations, we often decide to change our lives.

Quite a few years ago now, an ionospheric physicist and I were a long way up a dirt, logging road in Algonquin Park, in Ontario.

The start of a new calendar year is an appropriate time to reflect on the incredible impacts the South Okanagan Similkameen Medical Foundation has been enabled to achieve thanks to our generous donors.

Members of the Penticton Shrine Club have finished their rounds and dropped off 244 teddy bears to six local agencies that deal with kids in stressful situations. The stuffed animals were supplied by the local BC Liquor Store through its annual Share A Bear holiday campaign. Presenting the b…

I have written several times about the British Royal Family in this column. I remember writing about the time I saw Princess Diana walking through my hometown.

Winn Workman, a longtime resident of Naramata who has resided at Southwood Retirement Resort in Penticton for the past seven years, celebrated her 104th birthday this week alongside her daughter Jacky (standing) and other well wishers. Known for her adventurous spirit, Winn is described as a…

I have had a confusing winter, me and my dog, and it is frightening to realize the season has just begun.

I have seen a few owners completely confused with their dog and the dog’s very independent actions.

The Okanagan Humane Society help­ed more than 1,400 animals in 2021 and is set to break that record for 2022, the society said Friday in a media release.

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As we ponder the gift of Christmas, let us think of another Hero of the Faith, Saint Nicholas.

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This last weekend many churches in the Okanagan Valley had their Christmas events and concerts.

We don’t really think about being big or being small unless it has to do with fitting in a small car, or trying to reach the clutch on a big truck.

The season of gifting is upon us.

Many churches are looking forward to Christmas and hoping this will be an opportunity to reconnect with many old friends who have stopped attending.

Did you know that the SOS Café is part of the SOS Medical Foundation? Did you know that profits from the café go towards health-care equipment and patient comforts? This is only possible because of the wonderful volunteer workforce at the SOS Café. For the next few articles, we will highligh…

This Advent weekend, we are considering the word, 'peace.'

Teenagers are active, involved volunteers.

This weekend is the start of Advent, and most church calendars will think of hope.

I’m sure, like me, you have noticed the cost of food has increased; when I see the cost of some items, I take a second look. We all feel the choppy waves of inflation crashing on our vessel called life.

SOWINS team members are collecting items to sponsor families in need. If you want to find out more about Share the Spirit of Giving, contact Marni Adams at fundraising@sowins.com or 250-488-1268.

Discovery House’s Shed the Light on Addictions campaign was kicked off Saturday with a $10,000 private donation by Janet Parker. From left, Coun. Isaac Gilbert, Jerome Abraham from Discovery House, Janet Parker, Coun. James Miller and Michelle McLelland from Discovery House. To contribute em…

Jesus certainly seemed to love to talk about small things and show us how a little faith can go a long way.

I was a younger pastor leading my first church.

Some challenging words from Jesus this week.

For many outdoor enthusiasts, the highlight of the fall film festival season is at 7 p.m. on Saturday at Kelowna Community Theatre.

There’s no secret to making lives matter but the practical application is not always easy.

This week I would like to think about the Christian promise of heaven, a crucial part of the Christian message.

There are moments you will never forget where you were when they happened.

Many Hats Theatre Company was created by a group of experienced and passionate theatre people in 2007 with the express goal of producing ‘top drawer’ professional-quality live theatre to the South Okanagan. The public’s response was immediate and as support grew Many Hats quickly became the …

Shawn Byfield is the new choreographer for Soundstage Productions in Penticton.

The past few days featured Sony and Nintendo showing what the consoles have to offer gamers in the future.

In a chiropractic career spanning over three decades Dr. Adam Konanz has treated everyone from celebrities to sports stars but some of his favourite patients are of the four-legged variety.

Some dogs seem to be a bit OCD to me, and that is not surprising.

The eighth Penticton Beer Blocks breweries gathered on Friday at Cannery Brewing to brew their annual collaboration beer for Penticton Beer Week.

This weekend is the kickoff for many churches after the summer break. It is no secret that the church has had a severe shaking, a rigorous stirring, brought on by the two-plus years of the pandemic. It is only now that the church across Canada is starting to shake the dust off, pick itself u…

Fall will soon be upon us so let’s take a look at what the upcoming season has to offer gamers.

 A volunteer-driven program feeding hungry school kids their most important meal of the day is in jeopardy unless more people step up to the plate.