1. What will decide this election: protection of the environment, leadership, need for change, fiscal management? Mischa Popoff – The environment is doing just fine here in the Boundary-Similkameen. People are in dire straits and don’t want to be told they have to pay more for their power in an ill-conceived effort dreamed up by bureaucrats […]
Archives for May 2013
Rural director takes on government – its direction is farcical she says
Rural Director Angelique Wood (Area G – Olalla-Hedley) defends her constituents against large Fortis rate hikes. The two-tiered conservation rate is a valid idea but its current application has resulted in unreasonable suffering. Other provinces have worked to develop energy conservation strategies which included higher thresholds (amount of energy used before “conservation rate” kicked in) […]
Why the electricity rates are so high
Why the Rate Was Put in Place In 2007, the Government of British Columbia issued its Energy Plan, which set out the Province’s commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and maximize conservation efforts. One Policy Action of the Energy Plan is to {(explore with B.C. utilities new rate structures that encourage energy efficiency and conservation.” […]
Doug Pederson speaks directly – Independent candidate
1. What will decide this election: protection of the environment, leadership, need for change, fiscal management? Doug Pederson says – none of the above “transparency and corruption” 2. Policy of your party you promote the most when speaking in public? Doug Pederson says – Total Transparency 3. The quality of your leader that you talk […]
Premier make a point to press the flesh in Oliver today
Pictures by Leza Macdonald Shawna Michaud had some issues to talk about and got right to Premier Clark Below Linda Larson in the crowd at her HQ on Main Street in Oliver
A passion for many people worldwide – finding family roots
Submitted by Shirley Larsen – South Okanagan Genealogical Society This year marks the 20th Anniversary of the South Okanagan Genealogical Society and will be celebrating this event with an Open House on June 7th 2013 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Penticton Library/Museum Auditorium. The public will be invited to come and see […]
RDOS director advocating for local residents is getting nowhere
From Premier Clark’s office in Victoria: Ms. Wood Thank you for your email. We wanted to take this opportunity to confirm receipt of your letter addressed to the BC Utilities Commission (BCUC) regarding the rates charged by FortisBC. From your letter, we understand that this is a pressing issue for some of the residents you […]
Linda Larson speaks directly – Liberal Party candidate
1. What will decide this election: protection of the environment, leadership, need for change, fiscal management? Linda Larson – Fiscal management should be important for everyone but all the issues are important to someone. 2. Policy of your party you promote the most when speaking in public? Linda Larson – Boring – I know- but controlling spending and not growing […]