Analysis: From the perspective of local government, the regulation of signs is motivated by the need to ensure public safety and minimize the negative visual impacts of signs in a community. Typical controls are a limit on the number of signs, type, placement and appearance. It is usually not the impact of any one business […]

Anti-Bullying/Anti-Harassment Requirement: What Businesses Need to Know Q: What is this new B.C. anti-bullying/anti-harassment requirement and where did it come from? A: In November 2011, the B.C. government introduced Bill 14 to amend the Workers Compensation Act to allow workers suffering from cumulative work-related stress to apply for and be granted benefits, whereas previously the […]

Don’t Text Your Loved Ones to Death The RCMP will be targeting Distracted Drivers across BC for the entire month of February. On Valentine’s Day, February 14th the police will be ensuring your loved ones get home safely through increased enforcement. Distracted Driving Campaign is on now Distracted Driving is one of the major driving […]

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The SOSS production of The Wizard of Oz is underway and slated for performance on April 10 – 12. Director and drama teacher Alison Podmorrow has recruited the talents of some members of the Double O Quilters to make costumes for the musical. Nevertheless, a few costumes still need willing hands to bring them to […]

The Province is taking steps to reduce red tape for small businesses impacted by a new recycling program which shifts costs from B.C. taxpayers to industry. Government intends to introduce a new regulation which will exempt small businesses from any reporting or recycling costs if they meet any one of the following criteria: Under one […]