Summer Oakes- the Witch in the West 🇨🇦
@summeroakes.bsky.social
🇨🇦Fantasy & non-fiction author, widow, mother, grandmother, Holistic Herbal Therapist, Green Witch, farmer/grower, American Saddlebred horses, She/Her. BC, Canada🇺🇦
Just looked at the clock and was surprised to see how late it is. Time gets away from me when I’m writing. Elke is snoozing beside me and I think it’s time I think about sleep myself. See you again soon, take care of yourselves please dear friends. #wip
January 4, 2026 at 7:36 AM
Just looked at the clock and was surprised to see how late it is. Time gets away from me when I’m writing. Elke is snoozing beside me and I think it’s time I think about sleep myself. See you again soon, take care of yourselves please dear friends. #wip
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BRITISH COLUMBIA: “Possible coastal flooding in B.C.’s south coast, Environment Canada warns” globalnews.ca/news/1159818... - Global News
#BCFlood #BCNews #BCStorm #GulfIslands #SunshineCoast #VancouverIsland #YVR #YYJ
#BCFlood #BCNews #BCStorm #GulfIslands #SunshineCoast #VancouverIsland #YVR #YYJ
Possible coastal flooding in B.C.’s south coast, Environment Canada warns | Globalnews.ca
Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement warning of possible coastal flooding this weekend in southern British Columbia.
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January 3, 2026 at 9:28 PM
BRITISH COLUMBIA: “Possible coastal flooding in B.C.’s south coast, Environment Canada warns” globalnews.ca/news/1159818... - Global News
#BCFlood #BCNews #BCStorm #GulfIslands #SunshineCoast #VancouverIsland #YVR #YYJ
#BCFlood #BCNews #BCStorm #GulfIslands #SunshineCoast #VancouverIsland #YVR #YYJ
I need more tea and some breakfast then I’m going to sit and read and remember that I’m not in charge of anything but my little corner of the world. Be good to yourself today friends.
January 3, 2026 at 4:04 PM
I need more tea and some breakfast then I’m going to sit and read and remember that I’m not in charge of anything but my little corner of the world. Be good to yourself today friends.
Upcoming group art exhibition aims to honour Kamloops' Red Bridge, strengthen community unity #Kamloops
Upcoming group art exhibition aims to honour Kamloops' Red Bridge, strengthen community unity - Kamloops News
A new art exhibit centred around Kamloops' former historic Red Bridge aims to build unity among community members, and will highlight stories and personal connections to the span.
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January 3, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Happy Saturday!!
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28 Church Street
Amherst NS
(902) 441-6721
January 3, 2026 at 3:26 PM
Just out with Elke for a last check on the farm and discovered that it had snowed in the past few hours. It’s stopped now & didn’t amount to much of anything thankfully. I have a good book to read so I’ll say goodnight now. Take care.
January 3, 2026 at 8:02 AM
Just out with Elke for a last check on the farm and discovered that it had snowed in the past few hours. It’s stopped now & didn’t amount to much of anything thankfully. I have a good book to read so I’ll say goodnight now. Take care.
So proud to be a Canadian. youtu.be/ek9BbEt8LFA?...
Canada: Mighty When We Rise - A Song by Just One Canadian (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by MMMC
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January 3, 2026 at 5:14 AM
So proud to be a Canadian. youtu.be/ek9BbEt8LFA?...
Well I’m going to head to the kitchen then. bbl
January 3, 2026 at 2:02 AM
Well I’m going to head to the kitchen then. bbl
I see by the clock that it’s time to deal with that old ‘what’s for dinner’ question again. Sigh…
January 3, 2026 at 1:58 AM
I see by the clock that it’s time to deal with that old ‘what’s for dinner’ question again. Sigh…
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Tomorrow is the first full moon of 2026, it’s the Wolf full moon!
Release all of your regrets from 2025 and look forward to what 2026 has to offer!
Release all of your regrets from 2025 and look forward to what 2026 has to offer!
a wolf is howling at the moon in the night sky
ALT: a wolf is howling at the moon in the night sky
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January 3, 2026 at 1:50 AM
Tomorrow is the first full moon of 2026, it’s the Wolf full moon!
Release all of your regrets from 2025 and look forward to what 2026 has to offer!
Release all of your regrets from 2025 and look forward to what 2026 has to offer!
So Amazon gave me a refund for a product I only put back to them in today’s mail. How does that work?
January 3, 2026 at 1:55 AM
So Amazon gave me a refund for a product I only put back to them in today’s mail. How does that work?
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Before you go riding this weekend in the back country you best catch up on this incident and the snow conditions. It's a good weekend for adventuring all in all due to the bright moon, but there are dangers I encourage you to consider before you plan your routes.
youtu.be/kU1OAnZHV2g
youtu.be/kU1OAnZHV2g
First FATAL AVALANCHE This Winter!!
YouTube video by Joey Only - Cariboo Weather Dude
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January 3, 2026 at 1:14 AM
Before you go riding this weekend in the back country you best catch up on this incident and the snow conditions. It's a good weekend for adventuring all in all due to the bright moon, but there are dangers I encourage you to consider before you plan your routes.
youtu.be/kU1OAnZHV2g
youtu.be/kU1OAnZHV2g
And, as usual when I sit down at my keyboard, Elke wants to go out. brb
January 3, 2026 at 12:50 AM
And, as usual when I sit down at my keyboard, Elke wants to go out. brb
I was in #ChaseBC today and watched a Senior shakily going up the stairs into this building. Those handrails are not placed where they can provide adequate safety. This branch of the #TNRD library system needs to move into a much more accessible building!
www.castanetkamloops.net/news/Kamloop...
www.castanetkamloops.net/news/Kamloop...
New drop-bin at Chase Library will make it easier for people with disabilities to return books
www.castanetkamloops.net
January 3, 2026 at 12:37 AM
I was in #ChaseBC today and watched a Senior shakily going up the stairs into this building. Those handrails are not placed where they can provide adequate safety. This branch of the #TNRD library system needs to move into a much more accessible building!
www.castanetkamloops.net/news/Kamloop...
www.castanetkamloops.net/news/Kamloop...
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“Environment Canada has issued a coastal flooding statement for most of the coast of Vancouver Island and parts of the Mainland.” cheknews.ca/coastal-floo... - @cheknews.ca
#BCFlood #BCStorm #CampbellRiver #ComoxValley #CowichanValley #Parksville #PortAlberni #Nanaimo #Sooke #Tofino #YYJ #YVR
#BCFlood #BCStorm #CampbellRiver #ComoxValley #CowichanValley #Parksville #PortAlberni #Nanaimo #Sooke #Tofino #YYJ #YVR
Coastal flooding statement issued for most of Vancouver Island coast
Environment Canada has issued a coastal flooding statement for most of the coast of Vancouver Island and parts of the Mainland.
cheknews.ca
January 2, 2026 at 11:25 PM
“Environment Canada has issued a coastal flooding statement for most of the coast of Vancouver Island and parts of the Mainland.” cheknews.ca/coastal-floo... - @cheknews.ca
#BCFlood #BCStorm #CampbellRiver #ComoxValley #CowichanValley #Parksville #PortAlberni #Nanaimo #Sooke #Tofino #YYJ #YVR
#BCFlood #BCStorm #CampbellRiver #ComoxValley #CowichanValley #Parksville #PortAlberni #Nanaimo #Sooke #Tofino #YYJ #YVR
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Make sure to concentrate on your joys this year.
January 2, 2026 at 8:18 PM
Make sure to concentrate on your joys this year.
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Freezing rain expected in South Okanagan region Saturday (South Okanagan)
Freezing rain expected in South Okanagan region Saturday - Oliver/Osoyoos News
A period of freezing rain is likely in the South Okanagan and surrounding areas Saturday morning.
www.castanet.net
January 2, 2026 at 9:18 PM
Freezing rain expected in South Okanagan region Saturday (South Okanagan)
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If you're in the mood to watch curling this weekend, you can tune into CHEK for the B.C. Curling semi-finals and finals.
CHEK to livestream B.C. Curling semi-finals, finals
If you're in the mood to watch curling this weekend, you can tune into CHEK for the B.C. Curling semi-finals and finals.
cheknews.ca
January 2, 2026 at 9:34 PM
If you're in the mood to watch curling this weekend, you can tune into CHEK for the B.C. Curling semi-finals and finals.
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No closures for R.W. Bruhn Bridge construction in Sicamous until mid-January #SalmonArm
No closures for R.W. Bruhn Bridge construction in Sicamous until mid-January - Salmon Arm News
Sicamous residents will enjoy one more week without bridge closures before daily closures return on Monday, Jan. 12.
www.castanet.net
January 2, 2026 at 10:06 PM
No closures for R.W. Bruhn Bridge construction in Sicamous until mid-January #SalmonArm
Went on a little road trip this morning (who said anything about goats?! lol) and drove past Monte Lake. I was totally gobsmacked - there’s no ice on that lake! Usually in January the fisher folk have driven out on the lake and are ice fishing. I’ve never seen this lake w/o ice in Jan!! #kamloops
January 2, 2026 at 10:31 PM
Went on a little road trip this morning (who said anything about goats?! lol) and drove past Monte Lake. I was totally gobsmacked - there’s no ice on that lake! Usually in January the fisher folk have driven out on the lake and are ice fishing. I’ve never seen this lake w/o ice in Jan!! #kamloops
Things to do this morning, I’ll be afk for a bit. Hope you’re all doing well today. 😊
January 2, 2026 at 5:03 PM
Things to do this morning, I’ll be afk for a bit. Hope you’re all doing well today. 😊
The farm is quiet, Dober dog Elke is already asleep and it’s time for me to call it a day. Hope to see you here again in my morning. Goodnight all.
January 2, 2026 at 7:59 AM
The farm is quiet, Dober dog Elke is already asleep and it’s time for me to call it a day. Hope to see you here again in my morning. Goodnight all.
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“In B.C., there is no waiting period to report someone missing and anyone can make a report. You do not need to be a member of the missing person’s immediate family.” www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/... - Government of British Columbia
#BCNews #BritishColumbia #MissingPerson
#BCNews #BritishColumbia #MissingPerson
Missing persons
To assist in locating the missing person and assessing the urgency of investigation, police will ask questions about the missing person such as where they were last seen, their physical description, t...
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January 2, 2026 at 5:24 AM
“In B.C., there is no waiting period to report someone missing and anyone can make a report. You do not need to be a member of the missing person’s immediate family.” www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/... - Government of British Columbia
#BCNews #BritishColumbia #MissingPerson
#BCNews #BritishColumbia #MissingPerson
I did it! I got rid of the fifty million little notes that were strewn across every flat surface in my office and will now write notes in the handy notebook I bought eons ago and never used! lol
January 1, 2026 at 9:43 PM
I did it! I got rid of the fifty million little notes that were strewn across every flat surface in my office and will now write notes in the handy notebook I bought eons ago and never used! lol
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Here are some of the new laws and rules coming into effect in Canada in 2026
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Here are some of the new laws and rules coming into effect in Canada in 2026
Laws and rules that come into effect in Canada in 2026 include a middle-class tax cut and new citizenship eligibility for ‘Lost Canadians.’
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January 1, 2026 at 2:36 PM
Here are some of the new laws and rules coming into effect in Canada in 2026
www.ctvnews.ca/canada/artic...
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