Doctors have ratified a new four-year agreement that will support ongoing efforts to recruit and retain physicians, while also improving access to specialists and care in rural and remote communities. “Ensuring that families and seniors across British Columbia are able to access the care they need is a priority for our government,” said Health Minister […]
Archives for 2012
ODN story July 16 hits Vancouver television station – Global BC
From: Buryl Jonas Slack, Osoyoos To: RDOS – Hospital District Subject: Our concern re beds/ rooms built for patients given over to office space. I have asked Janice Perrino, Chair of the RDOS Hospital committee, or Board, to give this matter some time at your next meeting, which I am told will take place on […]
Two more days of digging at Johnson’s Landing
The BC Coroners Service has announced it will resume recovery efforts at the site of the mudslide at Johnsons Landing in the west Kootenay. Chief coroner Lisa Lapointe says that searchers with the help of heavy excavation machinery will spend two further days working in the area near the site of the former home of […]
Read this and ask – what can I do? Let the politicians know your feelings
The Okanagan Similkameen Regional Hospital District has made an application to the Province of British Columbia, through Interior Health, expressing great concern about the deteriorating state of the undersized Penticton Regional Hospital (PRH). This hospital consistently operates at 110% of its capacity and serves a population base of approximately 90,000 citizens. PRH opened in 1951 […]
Going political for better South Okanagan health care
Suggested letter to be written by South Okanagan residents to ensure that Victoria gets a strong message. Ms. Christy Clark Premier, Province of BC Room 156 Parliament Buildings Victoria, BC V8V 1X4 Dear Ms. Premier: RE: Request for Support – Penticton Regional Hospital Patient Care Facility The Okanagan Similkameen Regional Hospital District (OSRHD) has made […]
Wild west artist honoured
COLOURFUL BLACK AND WHITE In the heat of the August summer, the RipOff Artists take the shutters off as they focus in on the black and white photograph of Ansel Adams’ ‘San Francisco Buildings’. His passion about the wilderness and the environment found expression through his calling in photography. Adams once stated, “a true photograph […]
Casting a shadow this fall?
All artists are invited to submit a Call for Entry form to enter the 2012 Fall Art Show and Sale. Don’t delay! The deadline is Friday September 7. The theme is “Casting Shadows“, and is open to literal or figurative interpretation. Having a specific theme each year encourages new works, allows for more creativity and […]
Council report
Decisions made by Oliver Town Council – Monday July 23, 2011 1. Summer recess in effect until August 27th when next council meeting is scheduled 2. Airport – Council gave permission to Back2Earth Skydiving (Andy Morris) to install a man gate with private keypad at the owners cost and Council has agreed with a recommendation […]