Penticton or Las Vegas??? In January, 2013, Penticton Curling Club hosted the Continental Cup. This event pits the best curlers from North America against the best in other parts of the world (from other continents, hence the name). Such an event takes participation from many volunteers to make it a success. Several members of the […]
Archives for January 2014
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Quick Facts: ◾The top three contributing factors to motor vehicle fatalities are impairment due to alcohol/ drugs, speed, and distracted driving. The Southern Interior region accounts for the highest number of fatal crashes in B.C., with a five-year average of 111 fatalities per year. ◾The average age of road crash victims is increasing in B.C. […]
Facts on H1N1
1.4 million flu shots ordered and that amount given out and the demand is increasing. Year to year there are differences in who is infected – BUT the rate of infection is similar to the previous year. You may be hearing increased chatter about the flu, particularly around one of the strains called H1N1. There […]
Hospice Society receives support for programmes
Desert Valley Hospice Society directors receive a cheque in the amount of $4056 from Shoppers Drug Marts in Osoyoos and Oliver – the result of a 4 week fundraising effort supporting women’s health. Photo by Dave Shaw 8th annual Hike for Hospice will be held Sunday May 4th, 2014. Raise pledges to help support the important work […]
Letter to the editor
This letter is in response to an article that the ODN published about Linda Larson’s stance regarding the proposed national park for the South Okanagan/Similkameen valleys. Many people, including our MLA, have been saying that a National Park in our backyard would be insignificant and provide little or no benefits for the permanent residents of […]
National Park issue follows our MLA around
Linda Larson says the people in favour of a National Park in this area are good people with good ideas for all the right reasons. MLA Larson says she was Mayor of Oliver when this idea came forward and everyone at that time thought there was some merit to exploring the idea because of the […]
12-15 seconds to cross busy highway – but safely
MLA Linda Larson took Oliver Daily News on a brief tour of the Gallagher Lake area to ensure residents that safety is on the mind of her and the Ministry of Transportation. Residents had earlier expressed concerns to the Regional District about safety concerns but Larson says her office was not contacted. The Ministry did […]
Alzheimer Awareness Month
Message from Parliamentary Secretary Linda Larson A new year is a great opportunity to share my enthusiasm for my commitment to work hard for British Columbia’s seniors and their families. As Parliamentary Secretary for Seniors, I look forward to continuing to connect with as many British Columbians as I can throughout the province. What better […]