Classic shot of Cody Kasper by Cathy Gale Real Estate company trying to sell hill: G-Force has found an entrepreneur/manager who has significant experience in transforming a ski resort in a small community into a vibrant sustainable and profitable operation with significant benefits to the local community. Gary Powroznik, Managing Director of G-Force says […]
Archives for September 2014
Talks to start talks – in progress
B.C. Education Minister Peter Fassbender says that the striking teachers’ union and employers’ association are talking with mediator Vince Ready about resuming negotiations. “My hope has been, continues to be, as does the premier, that we are able to get back at the table to get a mediated settlement, to have the involvement of someone […]
“We don’t owe that much” says Boonstock
RCMP statement: Costs now estimated at $250, 000 for Boonstock policing. Superintendent Kevin Hewco says the RCMP role changed significantly when gaps were identified in the private security at Boonstock requiring extra work. Boonstock statement: We are pleased that the RCMP has completed its report on policing operations during the Boonstock Music Festival held last month in […]
September 20th – Open House
Down the aisle
4 foundations proposed by BC native leaders
B.C. Cabinet and First Nations leaders from throughout the province convened today for a historic day-long dialogue on transforming Crown-First Nations relations in British Columbia. The Government of British Columbia and First Nations leaders acknowledged that the Supreme Court of Canada’s decision in Tsilhqot’in Nation is a historic opportunity to work together to build a […]
Fire at Global BC interferes with 5pm broadcast
Regular 5pm news on Global BC came from Kelowna today as the Burnaby studios evacuated due to a fire of unknown size. Staff reported to have returned to the studios – more on this later. BC Hydro on scene to check small fire after power bump. Everyone fine and good to go at six. (twitter […]
Engines parked outside – floor needs work
Press image for larger Okanagan Falls Fire Department – interior work being done. All equipment (running stock) outside and fenced in.