Agricultural Land Commisson (ALC) – will remain a fully independent tribunal and continue to make final decisions on specific land uses within the land reserve (ALR). The improvements include the creation of two ALC administered zones to better recognize the province’s regional differences. In Zone 1, where land is in greater demand and there are development […]
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Hungry
Back in the files – another look at the work of Jeremy Cook
ALC changes in a nutshell
A word or two from the Minister of Agriculture
By Pat Pimm Minister of Agriculture VICTORIA – As we go about our busy lives, we often don’t think about where our food comes from, just that it’s there when we need it. British Columbia is home to about 10% of Canada’s total number of farms: nearly 20,000 in all, some big and many small. […]
On Castanet today
ODN image Options explored for Oliver library by Deborah Pfeiffer, Castanet A possible change in location for the Oliver library has generated some concern in the South Okanagan community. The worries started after an advertisement was placed in a the local newspaper that the Okanagan Regional Library, ORL, was looking for rental space. “The ad struck some […]
Sold on an idea – Tom at Huber Bannister
Your South Okanagan Automobile Selection Specialist Tom Desjardins www.huberbannister.com Call anytime 250-493-2333 or visit Tom at Huber Bannister Penticton 933 Westminster Avenue Tom has been providing the people of the South Okanagan with vehicles for many years. He knows that life in the Oliver / Osoyoos area is different from the big city. He understands […]
Local MP concerned about Canada Post business model
To: The Honourable Lisa Raitt – Minister of Transport From: Alex Atamanenko – Member of Parliament Subject: Canada Post I am writing to express my grave concerns about the changes to service that Canada Post is in the process of implementing in several communities in my riding of BC Southern Interior. These changes threaten jobs, […]