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Archives for January 2013
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Letter to editor
Granite City We feel it is time our local government steps in to protect historic sites in this area. As many know, our passion is the local history. For years we have been asking to have the Granite Creek town site (which is on Crown land) protected. We have asked it to be put on […]
Minister defends new proposal
Minister of Education Don McRae has issued the following statement: “The BCTF is claiming that the government’s proposed framework “ignores the ruling of the BC Supreme Court that teachers have the right to bargain working conditions, such as class size and class composition.” This is false and the proposed framework offers no basis for this […]
Soroptimist donate $3000 to local high schools
Photo by Leza Macdonald Left to right: Joan Wilson, Marcus Toneatto (SOSS), Cate Turner (SESS), Glen Heinrichs (OSS) and Kate Krist Soroptimists have presented $1000 cheques to each high school to continue the successful “Be The Change” program. This is the third year that the Soroptimist Club of Osoyoos has been involved. Pictured Wilson and […]
Local School District #53 report
1. School Board has introduced a draft policy on Sexual Orientation and Gender identity – some consultation will be held but the policy should be adopted at the next meeting. Input has been received from school students and those who teach them. 2. School District #53 will introduce a SOSS students hairdressing course to be […]
Poll closed on liquor licenses for Wineries
Yes – 172 votes or 74% favour No – 061 votes or 26% do not favour This is non scientific poll but reflects a keen interest of readers. The matter, in part, will be discussed at the RDOS table today.
Education – the focus
Today will be Education Day in BC with the Premier making an announcement about future relationships with teachers but officially BC school trustees and BC teachers are unaware of the plan even though they participated in consultations. Apparently a 10 year agreement will be proposed so that teachers would get the right to key essentials. […]