Recommendations from a 2013 report – (First Call’s next report (2014) due out on Monday) First Call’s overarching recommendation for BC is for government to adopt a comprehensive poverty reduction plan with legislated targets and timelines and a cabinet minister with the authority and responsibility to ensure government is achieving its targets on time. We recommend […]
Archives for November 2014
3 month old bill not paid – not boding well for 2015
No money has been paid for RCMP security by Boonstock concert promoters. The province of BC invoiced the promoter on September 5th for $176,901 and no payment has been received. Perry Clark, Ministry of Justice – policing and security branch statement: “The province has been in contact with the promoters urging payment. The $250,000 that the RCMP have cited represents […]
Naramata dispute lingers on
NARAMATA –CUPE has filed an application to have the United Church and Naramata Centre recognized as a common employer. The move comes as CUPE workers at the church’s retreat centre mark six months on the picket line. CUPE National Servicing Representative Tom O’Leary says the union filed the application with the BC Labour Relations Board in […]
Snow, roads, warnings
The first big blast of winter is coming to highways across the province. A special weather statement issued by Environment Canada Friday morning indicates snow is expected to fall over the Coquihalla, Kootenay Pass and Rogers Pass today and into Saturday. A Pacific frontal system will bring snow to southern highway passes today and tonight. […]
Replant program announced
B.C. tree fruit sector to benefit with sustainable, long-term replant program $8.4 million for a seven-year tree fruit replant program that supports grower’s efforts to meet consumer demands for high-value, high-quality B.C. fruit announced Premier Christy Clark gave out the details of the program Friday at a Kelowna orchard with representatives of B.C.’s tree fruit […]
To fund a bus – silent auction on at Downtown mall
SOAICL open till closing on Saturday
Yes yes yes
Expensive wine key to success
If you love wine and money is not an issue, you now have a chance to be the first to own and drink BC’s most expensive wine. The Okanagan’s 1st First Growth – a Grand Vin can be purchased in very limited supply for $495 per box of three bottles, which works out to $165 […]