From the CBC – latest developments on Bill C-311 1. The Conservative government is backing a proposal by a B.C. backbencher, Dan Albas to allow Canadians to buy wine outside their province and take it home. 2. NDP MP Malcolm Allen says the party has offered to let Albas trade his next private members’ business slot […]
Archives for May 2012
Sale this weekend
I found Ruby
One picture I have used on ODN for a long time is featured here again today. The reason: I finally found the original email from Ruby Alexis who sent it to me July 27, 2011. The colour is spectacular and makes my mouth water. “The photos were taken by myself, Ruby Alexis during a salmon […]
From the House of Commons
Importation of Intoxicating Liquors Act C-311 Private Members’ Business May 29th, 2012 / 5:40 p.m. Alex Atamanenko British Columbia Southern Interior, BC Mr. Speaker, I am happy to say a few words in support of Bill C-311. I would like to thank my colleague for Okanagan—Coquihalla for taking the initiative to introduce the bill. I […]
Today
Roots of Empathy is a district-wide character education and anti-bullying program that seeks to foster empathy and compassion in children and adults. At the heart of the program are a neighbourhood infant and parent who visit the classroom nine times over the school year. A trained ROE Instructor coaches students to observe the baby’s development […]
On a sure footing
Fine photograph
by Linda Anderson
Community shares with charity
The Remax Yard Sale for Cure on Saturday had our greatest turnout yet! –And, we served up over 300 hotdogs! We raised just about $2000, and donations in cash are still trickling in. Anyways, thanks a bunch, I posted a thank you on the classifieds of ODN as well to the community. Thanks to the […]