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Don Urquhart

Don Urquhart


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A Vancouver native, Don spent half his life living, working and eating his way around Southeast Asia. A graduate of Simon Fraser University, Don began his career writing for consumer magazines in Singapore before joining a large daily newspaper and later a daily business paper.

Moving to the South Okanagan in 2021 Don is still adjusting to the unique (read dry) environment with the fabulous wine and craft beer of the region aiding that adjustment. Whenever possible, backcountry hiking is top of the agenda.

He is the editor of the Times Chronicle newspaper in Oliver and Osoyoos.
Latest Articles from Don Urquhart
Local chamber supports premier's call for the feds to defer repayment

Local chamber supports premier's call for the feds to defer repayment

Oct 29, 2023 / 12:00 pm

Canada’s premiers have sent a joint letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau asking the federal government to extend the repayment period for a year for...

New provincial legislation to streamline foreign credential recognition

New provincial legislation to streamline foreign credential recognition

Oct 28, 2023 / 8:00 pm

Skilled immigrants who qualify in any of 29 professional categories will be able to start work sooner under new legislation introduced in Victoria on Monday and...

Osoyoos' community services advisory committee busy with smorgasbord of items

Osoyoos' community services advisory committee busy with smorgasbord of items

Oct 28, 2023 / 4:00 am

A naked bike ride, more pickleball courts, Cactus Jalopies and crosswalk safety were all on the agenda of Osoyoos’ Community Services Advisory Committee...

 

Osoyoos dredging wastewater ponds over next four weeks

Oct 26, 2023 / 9:07 am

Residents in the vicinity of Osoyoos’ wastewater treatment lagoons may experience “elevated” odours as the failed Cell #2 along with Cell #3...

Osoyoos' 85th St. Plaza construction gets underway

Osoyoos' 85th St. Plaza construction gets underway

Oct 25, 2023 / 6:45 am

Construction on Osoyoos’ 85th St. Plaza project has begun following the awarding of the construction tender to Mass Construction. The plaza project aims...

Osoyoos Lake Water Quality Society hosts annual volunteer appreciation

Osoyoos Lake Water Quality Society hosts annual volunteer appreciation

Oct 25, 2023 / 6:00 am

The volunteers that enable the Osoyoos Lake Water Quality Society (OLWQS) to play the vital role in water quality monitoring that it does, were honoured over...

Osoyoos rural water districts reminded boil water advisory still in effect

Osoyoos rural water districts reminded boil water advisory still in effect

Oct 24, 2023 / 2:40 pm

The Town of Osoyoos is reminding those living in Rural Water Districts 8 & 9 that a boil water advisory exists for the properties highlighted in yellow on...

Improper grazing practices called out by forestry and range watchdog

Improper grazing practices called out by forestry and range watchdog

Oct 24, 2023 / 10:00 am

An investigation by the Forest Practices Board into public complaints about livestock grazing in protected areas in the South Okanagan has found non-compliance...

Anarchist Mountain conservation area gets land from ‘donation’

Anarchist Mountain conservation area gets land from ‘donation’

Oct 23, 2023 / 4:01 am

The Southern Interior Land Trust’s (SILT) 16.6 hectare (41 acre) Bourguiba Spring conservation area on Hwy. 3 on the slopes of Anarchist Mountain just got...

Premier Eby discusses ways of healing urban-rural divide at Osoyoos town hall

Premier Eby discusses ways of healing urban-rural divide at Osoyoos town hall

Oct 20, 2023 / 5:02 pm

The provincial government is sharpening its focus on rural communities in a bid to ensure government policies are more responsive to the realities of the...

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