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History lessons with fun sips

Photo: Summerland Museum & Archives Society

The Summerland Museum ‘popped-up’ at the Summerland Heritage Cider Co. on Friday to share some local history

The Summerland Museum is on the move — heading to local wineries and distilleries to share some history.

Throughout the summer, the Summerland Museum & Archives Society shared that they will be hosting different special pop-up museums.

The one-off exhibits will explore the fascinating history of each area while offering attendees the opportunity to enjoy a tasting while listening.

Coming up on July 21, the museum will be at Dirty Laundry Winery from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

“A winery with a colourful past, a beautiful patio, and views of the KVR and trestle bridge. Our special one-off exhibit will…

For the first time in its 800-year history, Kingston’s Ancient Market Place is set to host an exciting pop-up market dedicated entirely to dogs (and their owners).

Kingston’s first Dog Day, which takes place on Saturday, 8 July in Kingston’s Ancient Market Place from 10am, will bring together a range of independent pet businesses in the town centre and will see a number of local businesses offer dog-themed promotions and attractions.

The event is part of a packed programme of weekend special markets and events taking place there throughout the summer. 

Visitors to Dog Day will have a chance to peruse and purchase an array of novel treats, toys, accessories, and experiences for their four-legged friends.

Plus, as part of the event, local businesses have crafted…

Following the announcement by the federal government of an alleged attacks by hackers on the country’s cyberspace during the Presidential and National Assembly polls on February 25, a number of Information Technology (IT) experts have charged the government to enforce hosting of Nigerian websites locally and intensify its effort to safeguard the country’s cyberspace by domesticating cyber security and data protection.

It was gathered that more than 70 per cent of Nigerian websites are hosted in foreign countries. The experts urged the government to make sure the cyberspace is strongly protected to record credible results of 2023 general elections, calling for training of more experts to safeguard the cyberspace.

The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa…