The new two-stage Repayment Assistance Plan for students – a key part of the Family Affordability Pillar will take effect on July 1. The first stage provides payment assistance for the interest portion of the student loan, while the second stage provides payment assistance for the principal portion of a loan. Premier Christy Clark says: […]
Archives for June 2012
Pond beyond Andy
Country Market poll results
Total votes 201 72 said go back to Saturday Market day 52 said they did not like Thursday Market day 39 said they would like more convenient opening hours 25 said they like Thursday Market day 13 said they would prefer a different location
How about your opinion on “smart” power meters
From Fortis BC website FortisBC plans to file an application with the British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC) for an Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) project. The application will detail FortisBC’s plan for AMI, the benefits to customers, costs, and the public consultation the utility went through prior to filing. Should the BCUC approve the AMI project, […]
Not a good day to travel on BC roads
HIGHWAY 1 Closed both directions from Perry River to Revelstoke, due to mudslide. Crew and equipment on site clearing debris. Estimated time of opening Monday June 25 and is dependent on continuing rain in the area. Recommended alternate route Highway 3. Highways 6 & 23 are not recommended due to delays from high traffic volumes […]
Go Warriors Go
Pictured – the U13-14 boys team coached by Marty Schori. They came in 2nd in the SO Youth Soccer cup and 2nd overall in the regular season. Back row: (left to right) Assistant coach Alex Garcia, Eric Garcia, Aiden Cook, Aidain Kirs, Jamie Fortune, Quinn Ellis, Tony Abellan, Kanver Brar Front row: Ravdeep Brar, Will […]
Tax gap ratios in review
Osoyoos 1.6 Penticton 1.83 Peachland 2.0 Keremeos 2.35 West Kelowna 2.45 Vernon 2.57 Kelowna 2.7 Average 2.78 Oliver 2.91 Summerland 2.94 Lake Country 3.1 Kamloops 3.11 Merritt 3.3 Princeton 3.33 The ratio of taxes paid by owners of business land vs owners of residential land.
Tax gap
Progress on Property Tax Fairness Stalled CFIB releases 2012 Municipal Property Tax Rankings and Report Vancouver, June 25, 2012– Progress in achieving property tax fairness for BC’s small business owners has stalled, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business’ (CFIB) 2012 Municipal Tax Property Report shows. With property taxes due this week, this year’s study shows […]