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 […]
Archives for 2012
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 […]
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View from the west
Just up the valley – flash flood causes havoc
Photo Credit: Shuswap Lake Watch Residents in Sicamous had to be evacuated after the Sicamous Creek rose past 1997 flood levels and flooded the Waterway Houseboat Vacations property. Thanks to Global News, CTV and Shuswap Lake Watch *** From CTV Officials inSicamous evacuated 33 people after rain-swollen creeks spilled their banks and damaged homes, bridges and […]
What is a NZEV and why you should care
An Oliver resident has requested that Town Council enact a bylaw to allow the operation of low speed electric cars on municipal streets. Neighbourhood Zero Emission Vehicles (NZEV). Vehicles that can travel up to 40km/h. Golf carts do not quality. Pictured here is a NZEV from wikipedia. The cars must be licensed and insured. The […]
Council Upcoming Monday June 25, 2012
Committee of the Whole – Council Chamber 4pm (not televised) 1. Delegation – Ron Ethier – letter re Main Street business on farm property 2. Report from Manager on business at 5720 Main Street 3. Grant in Aid application – Community Futures 4. Revitalization Tax Exemption Program – discussion Public Hearing – Council Chamber 7pm […]