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Tires displaying the 3-peaked mountain/snowflake symbol and M+S (mud and snow) tires both meet the legal requirement as long as they have least 3.5 mm of tread. Do you know where winter tires originated? (Black Press file photo)

QUIZ: Are you ready for winter travel?

During snowy and icy conditions, getting around can have unique challenges

Tires displaying the 3-peaked mountain/snowflake symbol and M+S (mud and snow) tires both meet the legal requirement as long as they have least 3.5 mm of tread. Do you know where winter tires originated? (Black Press file photo)
The Lardeau region was one of the earliest areas in the B.C. interior to take to the booming sport of ice hockey, as shown here by this portrait of the Ferguson women’s hockey team, 1907. Do you know when the Canadian Women’s Hockey League was formed? (AL Historical Society)

QUIZ: How well do you know junior hockey?

The 2024 World Junior Hockey Championships, held earlier this month, featured top hockey action

The Lardeau region was one of the earliest areas in the B.C. interior to take to the booming sport of ice hockey, as shown here by this portrait of the Ferguson women’s hockey team, 1907. Do you know when the Canadian Women’s Hockey League was formed? (AL Historical Society)
Snow levels are below normal in British Columbia, according to the province’s Jan. 1 statistics. (River Forecast Centre map)

Snow levels significantly below normal across B.C.

Jan. 1 measurements showed 56% of normal levels province-wide

Snow levels are below normal in British Columbia, according to the province’s Jan. 1 statistics. (River Forecast Centre map)
Which social media platform has been banned from government-issued devices in Canada? (THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP)

QUIZ: How much do you know about the news of 2023?

A lot happened in Canada and around the world over the past 12 months

Which social media platform has been banned from government-issued devices in Canada? (THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP)
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau rises to vote during an overnight session in the House of Commons, Friday, December 8, 2023 in Ottawa. Trudeau’s birthday is Dec. 25. In which year was he born? THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

QUIZ: How much do you know about Christmas customs and traditions?

Christmas, on Dec. 25, is a day steeped in tradition and with plenty of unique elements

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau rises to vote during an overnight session in the House of Commons, Friday, December 8, 2023 in Ottawa. Trudeau’s birthday is Dec. 25. In which year was he born? THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
What term was given when online content creators were honoured by Time in 2006? (Black Press file photo)

QUIZ: A tribute to Time Person of the Year recipients

Each year, Time designates an individual, group, object or concept as its Person of the Year

What term was given when online content creators were honoured by Time in 2006? (Black Press file photo)
A wide array of oranments and decorations can be found to adorn trees during the holiday season. (Black Press file photo)

QUIZ: The festive tradition of the tree

Holiday trees can be found in many homes and public spaces across Canada at this time of year

A wide array of oranments and decorations can be found to adorn trees during the holiday season. (Black Press file photo)
Do you know how many players are on a typical curling team? (Aman Parhar/Omineca Express)

QUIZ: A salute to winter activities

There is plenty to do when the temperature drops and snow is in the air

Do you know how many players are on a typical curling team? (Aman Parhar/Omineca Express)
Online shopping has become more common in recent years. (Shutterstock)

QUIZ: Are you ready for the holiday shopping rush

Black Friday, on Nov. 24, is a busy day for retail shopping

Online shopping has become more common in recent years. (Shutterstock)
On Nov. 11, Remembrance Day ceremonies will be held across the country. This picture is from a 2022 Remembrance Day ceremony in Sidney, B.C. (Black Press file photo)

QUIZ: A time for remembrance

Remembrance Day, on Nov. 11, is a sombre time to remember the cost of war

On Nov. 11, Remembrance Day ceremonies will be held across the country. This picture is from a 2022 Remembrance Day ceremony in Sidney, B.C. (Black Press file photo)
The steam clock is an iconic market in historic Gastown in downtown Vancouver. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward

QUIZ: How much do you know about keeping time?

Daylight Saving Time has come to an end for another year

The steam clock is an iconic market in historic Gastown in downtown Vancouver. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward
The Pescada home in Trout Creek was one of many Summerland homes decorated for Halloween on Oct. 31. This display included a haunted house tour and a smoke display. (Black Press file photo)

QUIZ: Are you ready for thrills and chills for Halloween?

Oct. 31 is a day for pumpkins and Jack O’Lanterns, bats, spine-tingling tales and more

The Pescada home in Trout Creek was one of many Summerland homes decorated for Halloween on Oct. 31. This display included a haunted house tour and a smoke display. (Black Press file photo)
Canada produces wines in Ontario and British Columbia. Do you know which country leads the world in wine production? (File photo)

QUIZ: A thirsty quiz about wine and beer

Fall is the season for wine-themed and beer-themed celebrations

Canada produces wines in Ontario and British Columbia. Do you know which country leads the world in wine production? (File photo)
Okanagan Specialty Fruits has opened a new apple processing facility in Moses Lake, Washington. (Okanagan Specialty Fruits image)

Okanagan Specialty Fruits opens facility in Washington State

Summerland-based company developed nonbrowning Arctic apple

Okanagan Specialty Fruits has opened a new apple processing facility in Moses Lake, Washington. (Okanagan Specialty Fruits image)
Billy Boerboom of Summerland shows a huge pumpkin he grew. Pumpkin pie is often a staple in traditional Thanksgiving meals. (Black Press file photo)

QUIZ: Are you ready to celebrate Thanksgiving?

How much do you know about the customs and traditions surrounding this holiday in Canada?

Billy Boerboom of Summerland shows a huge pumpkin he grew. Pumpkin pie is often a staple in traditional Thanksgiving meals. (Black Press file photo)
In honour of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Silver Creek Elementary School (SCEC) will be hosting the Project Heart Canoe — a canoe of student created artwork that honours residential school survivors and expresses a message of healing. (Project Heart Canoe)

QUIZ: How much do you know about the history of Canada’s residential schools?

The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, on Sept. 30, is a sombre time for reflection

In honour of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Silver Creek Elementary School (SCEC) will be hosting the Project Heart Canoe — a canoe of student created artwork that honours residential school survivors and expresses a message of healing. (Project Heart Canoe)
More than three million hectares of land have been destroyed by fire in 2023. This is more than twice as much as the amount of land burned in 2018, in the province’s second-worst wildfire season. (BC Wildfire Service)

B.C. wildfires in 2023 scorch 3 million hectares

Land burned is more than twice as great as in 2018 wildfire season

More than three million hectares of land have been destroyed by fire in 2023. This is more than twice as much as the amount of land burned in 2018, in the province’s second-worst wildfire season. (BC Wildfire Service)
Bridge Creek’s trees near 100 Mile House show their fall colours as leaves fall into the water. (Patrick Davies photo)

QUIZ: Are you ready for the start of fall?

Autumn equinox is Saturday, Sept. 23, marking the start of the fall season

Bridge Creek’s trees near 100 Mile House show their fall colours as leaves fall into the water. (Patrick Davies photo)
Crews have worked to stabilize Highway 97 at a rock slide area north of Summerland. The highway will open to two lanes of traffic in each direction on Friday, Sept. 23 at noon. (Courtesy of Chute Creek Construction)

Highway 97 north of Summerland to reopen in both directions

Landslide had resulted in detours, followed by single lane alternating traffic

Crews have worked to stabilize Highway 97 at a rock slide area north of Summerland. The highway will open to two lanes of traffic in each direction on Friday, Sept. 23 at noon. (Courtesy of Chute Creek Construction)
Two views of the #DearTerry shirt designed by actor Ryan Reynolds in collaboration with Fox family members. (Photo: shop.terryfox.org/collections/2023-terry-fox-run-shirt)

QUIZ: How much do you know about Terry Fox’s Marathon of Hope?

The run from 1980 continues to inspire a nation

Two views of the #DearTerry shirt designed by actor Ryan Reynolds in collaboration with Fox family members. (Photo: shop.terryfox.org/collections/2023-terry-fox-run-shirt)