Summer Oakes- the Witch in the West 🇨🇦
@summeroakes.bsky.social
🇨🇦Fantasy & non-fiction author, mother, grandmother, Holistic Herbal Therapist, Green Witch, farmer/grower, American Saddlebred horses, She/Her. BC, Canada. Learning Gaeilge 🇮🇪.
Reposted by Summer Oakes- the Witch in the West 🇨🇦
Two-vehicle crash at Gordon Drive and KLO Road blocks southbound traffic #Kamloops
Two-vehicle crash at Gordon Drive and KLO Road blocks southbound traffic - Kamloops News
A vehicle crash Wednesday night is blocking southbound traffic on Gordon Drive.
www.castanet.net
February 19, 2026 at 4:03 AM
Two-vehicle crash at Gordon Drive and KLO Road blocks southbound traffic #Kamloops
Reposted by Summer Oakes- the Witch in the West 🇨🇦
Freshwater fishing licensing system changes to a Fish and Wildlife ID (Castlegar)
Freshwater fishing licensing system changes to a Fish and Wildlife ID - Castlegar News
The new fishing licence year is just around the corner in the West Kootenay.
www.castanet.net
February 19, 2026 at 1:06 AM
Freshwater fishing licensing system changes to a Fish and Wildlife ID (Castlegar)
Reposted by Summer Oakes- the Witch in the West 🇨🇦
U2: Days of Ash review – six new tracks reaffirm the band as a vital political voice
www.theguardian.com/music/2026/f...
www.theguardian.com/music/2026/f...
U2: Days of Ash review – six new tracks reaffirm the band as a vital political voice
On their first collection of new songs since 2017, the quartet have a crispness that has been lacking in their 21st-century material, as they nimbly react to shocking news stories
www.theguardian.com
February 19, 2026 at 1:06 AM
U2: Days of Ash review – six new tracks reaffirm the band as a vital political voice
www.theguardian.com/music/2026/f...
www.theguardian.com/music/2026/f...
Reposted by Summer Oakes- the Witch in the West 🇨🇦
Did I miss this if it was posted here?
USA Sunoco bought the parent company of M&M, Parkland Corporation.
Now M&M is owned by a USA O&G company.
ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/did-kno...
USA Sunoco bought the parent company of M&M, Parkland Corporation.
Now M&M is owned by a USA O&G company.
ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/did-kno...
Did you know M&M Food Market is no longer Canadian? What this acquisition means surprising things for retail
The Parkland buyout deal likely flew under the radar for many Canadians, which meant they missed an important detail
ca.finance.yahoo.com
February 18, 2026 at 2:44 PM
Did I miss this if it was posted here?
USA Sunoco bought the parent company of M&M, Parkland Corporation.
Now M&M is owned by a USA O&G company.
ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/did-kno...
USA Sunoco bought the parent company of M&M, Parkland Corporation.
Now M&M is owned by a USA O&G company.
ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/did-kno...
Reposted by Summer Oakes- the Witch in the West 🇨🇦
Oliver/Osoyoos Search and Rescue seeks new members at spring open house (South Okanagan)
Oliver/Osoyoos Search and Rescue seeks new members at spring open house - Oliver/Osoyoos News
Oliver/Osoyoos Search and Rescue is holding a spring open house with hopes of recruiting new members.
www.castanet.net
February 19, 2026 at 2:00 AM
Oliver/Osoyoos Search and Rescue seeks new members at spring open house (South Okanagan)
I got nagged into going to for an x-ray of my hand today and sure enough I have a broken finger. Looks like I’m going to have a bit of unplanned down time.
February 19, 2026 at 2:11 AM
I got nagged into going to for an x-ray of my hand today and sure enough I have a broken finger. Looks like I’m going to have a bit of unplanned down time.
Good morning all. It’s a cold one here on the farm so after eating her breakfast and going walkies Elke has curled up in front of the heater. Wish I could do the same but chores await me.
February 18, 2026 at 2:37 PM
Good morning all. It’s a cold one here on the farm so after eating her breakfast and going walkies Elke has curled up in front of the heater. Wish I could do the same but chores await me.
Reposted by Summer Oakes- the Witch in the West 🇨🇦
Popsicle stick competition looks to build bridges, spans four age categories #Kamloops
Popsicle stick competition looks to build bridges, spans four age categories - Kamloops News
www.castanet.net
February 18, 2026 at 2:00 AM
Popsicle stick competition looks to build bridges, spans four age categories #Kamloops
Reposted by Summer Oakes- the Witch in the West 🇨🇦
My latest forecast update from just 2.5 hours ago.
youtu.be/60NcgHFVYEY?...
youtu.be/60NcgHFVYEY?...
DO NOT TRAVEL - They Can't Rescue You In Some Places!!!
YouTube video by Joey Only - Cariboo Weather Dude
youtu.be
February 18, 2026 at 3:19 AM
My latest forecast update from just 2.5 hours ago.
youtu.be/60NcgHFVYEY?...
youtu.be/60NcgHFVYEY?...
Reposted by Summer Oakes- the Witch in the West 🇨🇦
The National Directorate for Fire and Emergency Management has said the whole country is vulnerable to flooding, regardless of whether a formal weather warning is in effect, over the next 24 hours.
Whole country at risk of flooding, emergency group says
The National Directorate for Fire and Emergency Management has said the whole country is vulnerable to flooding, regardless of whether a formal weather warning is in effect, over the next 24 hours.
www.rte.ie
February 17, 2026 at 10:10 PM
The National Directorate for Fire and Emergency Management has said the whole country is vulnerable to flooding, regardless of whether a formal weather warning is in effect, over the next 24 hours.
Reposted by Summer Oakes- the Witch in the West 🇨🇦
Compact snow on Highway 33, numerous crashes reported #Kelowna
Compact snow on Highway 33, numerous crashes reported - Kelowna News
RCMP are asking motorists to avoid travel on Highway 33 between Kelowna and Big White.
www.castanet.net
February 17, 2026 at 3:24 AM
Compact snow on Highway 33, numerous crashes reported #Kelowna
Well that didn’t take long. One day after Valentines Day and Purdys is advertising their Easter chocolate. I’m doomed, I want some of those cute things now but I know they wouldn’t last until April! www.purdys.com
Chocolate Shop | Chocolate | Purdys Chocolatier
We are Canada’s favourite chocolate shop. We offer online shopping with fast delivery across North America and in-shop experiences.
www.purdys.com
February 17, 2026 at 3:58 AM
Well that didn’t take long. One day after Valentines Day and Purdys is advertising their Easter chocolate. I’m doomed, I want some of those cute things now but I know they wouldn’t last until April! www.purdys.com
Reposted by Summer Oakes- the Witch in the West 🇨🇦
Emergency room at hospital in 100 Mile House unavailable tonight #Kamloops
Emergency room at hospital in 100 Mile House unavailable tonight - Kamloops News
The ER at 100 Mile House District General Hospital is not available through the night tonight and into Tuesday morning.
www.castanet.net
February 17, 2026 at 2:30 AM
Emergency room at hospital in 100 Mile House unavailable tonight #Kamloops
This looks like fun. I’m looking for ideas to add more colour to the farm without being formal. www.backyardgardenlover.com/chaos-garden...
No Plan? No Problem: 14 Seeds That Shine In A Chaos Garden
Discovering you don’t need charts and neat rows in gardening is like that moment people realized you don’t have to fold fitted sheets—you can shove them in a
www.backyardgardenlover.com
February 17, 2026 at 3:38 AM
This looks like fun. I’m looking for ideas to add more colour to the farm without being formal. www.backyardgardenlover.com/chaos-garden...
Feeling whimsically nefarious enough to do some local oatmeal socialism? I’ve got t-shirts and stickers for that. feistywaters.com/merch
February 16, 2026 at 9:55 PM
Reposted by Summer Oakes- the Witch in the West 🇨🇦
City of Kamloops says eastbound on-ramp to Overlanders Bridge will close for three days #Kamloops
City of Kamloops says eastbound on-ramp to Overlanders Bridge will close for three days - Kamloops News
www.castanet.net
February 16, 2026 at 8:00 PM
City of Kamloops says eastbound on-ramp to Overlanders Bridge will close for three days #Kamloops
Reposted by Summer Oakes- the Witch in the West 🇨🇦
GET A BLANKET CUSTOM MADE!
I crochet lots of blankets, and id love for you to have your own! check out my shop and order yours today 💕✨️
#art #crochet
patternedmoonlights.etsy.com
I crochet lots of blankets, and id love for you to have your own! check out my shop and order yours today 💕✨️
#art #crochet
patternedmoonlights.etsy.com
February 16, 2026 at 3:50 PM
GET A BLANKET CUSTOM MADE!
I crochet lots of blankets, and id love for you to have your own! check out my shop and order yours today 💕✨️
#art #crochet
patternedmoonlights.etsy.com
I crochet lots of blankets, and id love for you to have your own! check out my shop and order yours today 💕✨️
#art #crochet
patternedmoonlights.etsy.com
Reposted by Summer Oakes- the Witch in the West 🇨🇦
Heritage organizations across British Columbia are facing mounting financial pressure, and the Maritime Museum of BC is turning to the public for support through a new fundraising campaign.
‘Float the Boat’ campaign aims to keep Maritime Museum of BC sailing through transition year
Heritage organizations across British Columbia are facing mounting financial pressure, and the Maritime Museum of BC is turning to the public for support through a new fundraising campaign.
cheknews.ca
February 16, 2026 at 8:55 PM
Heritage organizations across British Columbia are facing mounting financial pressure, and the Maritime Museum of BC is turning to the public for support through a new fundraising campaign.
Reposted by Summer Oakes- the Witch in the West 🇨🇦
Reposted by Summer Oakes- the Witch in the West 🇨🇦
I see people talking about today's weather as if I hadn't been warning everyone for a week winter was coming back. Southeast and the Peace get the worst of this round in BC, but the prairie side gets slammed! Support the guy who is working his brain numb to keep the community informed.
Winter Weather Warnings in Western Canada NOW!!
YouTube video by Joey Only - Cariboo Weather Dude
youtu.be
February 16, 2026 at 5:58 PM
I see people talking about today's weather as if I hadn't been warning everyone for a week winter was coming back. Southeast and the Peace get the worst of this round in BC, but the prairie side gets slammed! Support the guy who is working his brain numb to keep the community informed.
February 16, 2026 at 6:23 PM
I want pet health insurance for Elke but am seeing huge variations in pricing. If you’re in Canada and have pet insurance would you mind telling me what you have and if you’re happy with it? tia
February 16, 2026 at 6:18 PM
I want pet health insurance for Elke but am seeing huge variations in pricing. If you’re in Canada and have pet insurance would you mind telling me what you have and if you’re happy with it? tia