BUDGET DOESN’T DELIVER RESULTS FOR RURAL BC Ottawa – Alex Atamanenko, MP says that with the exception of a small business tax credit the Conservative budget falls short of delivering results for people here in rural B.C. “The government promised to focus on jobs but has not introduced any new measures to create meaningful employment. […]
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Tax federation says – pensions high to retiring politicians
Statistics supplied by Canadian Taxpayers Federation B.C. Liberals of note Gordon Campbell (Vancouver-Point Grey; 15 years) $98,175 year 1; $1.7 million lifetime *left office in 2011 Bill Barisoff (Penticton; 17 years) $90,992 year 1; $1.57 millon lifetime Independent of note John Slater (Boundary – Similkameen; 4 years) Ineligible for MLA pension—less than six years of […]
Arguement over fire dispatch …put to bed at Regional Board
The five year financial plan for the RDOS has passed with some dissent as two municipalities continue to say they are upset with a plan to “go radio” for all fire dispatch in the region. The plan calls for the discontinuance of internet/wire contact for fire dispatch out of Kelowna ~ to a new radio […]
Still upset about electricity rates?
Regional District News Fortis Electricity is blaming the BC Utilities Commission for the conservation rate structure that has caused a lot of concern to RDOS power consumers. Fortis Area Supervisor Bob Gibney says the utility company did not ask for that rate structure they had just asked for an increase. Gibney told Regional District directors Thursday that […]
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Do you believe in Earth Hour?
Pledge to switch off Join the Earth Hour fun by pledging to switch off non-essential lights and electronics for one hour on Saturday, March 23, starting at 8:30pm. If you also make a commitment to complete an energy saving action, you’ll be entered to win an energy efficiency retrofit for your home worth up to […]
Was Penticton Hospital announcement … just politics?
The NDP’s Health critic Mike Farnworth says the Premier’s announcement to begin the rebuilding process for Penticton’s aging hospital lacks a few important details. Farnworth says Premier Christy Clark neglected to include any real money or a specific timeline. Calling it, “pure electioneering”, Farnworth says we need to have a comprehensive facilities plan, capital plan, […]