Large crowds packed Gyro Park in Penticton on Wednesday, July 1, in celebration of Canada’s 159th birthday. Blues rockers The Dave Barber Trio kicked off festivities before local dignitaries took the stage for an opening ceremony. “We live in the most wonderful country in the world and today, we are reminded of that,” said Helena Konanz, MP for Similkameen—South Okanagan—West Kootenay. The event ran from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and featured a petting …