Dick Cannings: I am happy to announce that I’m seeking the NDP nomination for the South Okanagan-West Kootenay riding in the 2015 federal election. As someone who was born and raised here, and raised my own family here, I care deeply about the future of this region. It’s fair to say that many of us […]
Archives for 2014
Tuition waived for two years
Drastic cuts – falling revenue in Summerland
District of Summerland today cut back on staffing costs by not replacing the superintendent of public works, who is retiring at the end of January, not replacing the director of parks and recreation, who retired at the end of December, and not replacing the deputy fire chief who has left for another job. These are management positions […]
Chamber awards to be presented later this month
South Okanagan Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Award Nominees The Board of Directors of the South Okanagan Chamber, along with Eastlink our corporate sponsors, wish to congratulate each and every one of the Business Excellence Award nominees. The awards are accessible to all businesses and open to the general public to attend. The objective of […]
Okanagan Reads for Kids!
Read … right out of the gate! Join the Okanagan Regional Library in our annual Okanagan Reads Book Club – this year focused on kids aged 8 to 15. One Okanagan – one author: enjoy any one of Julie White’s four books about horses, friendship and adventure. Take part on some of the great activities […]
Grant writing
The Community Foundation of the South Okanagan | Similkameen is happy to offer 2 FREE Grant Writing Workshops in Oliver and Penticton. Learn the Tips & Tricks for successful Grant Writing. Remember, you must register for the workshops by calling 250-493-9311 or by email at admin@cfso.net. Penticton Grant Workshop- January 15th 3pm- 5pm Ramada Inn […]
RCMP making progress on “mail box break-ins”
RCMP report that two persons are in custody after being arrested by Penticton detachment patrol members. A second report indicates that a pair of thieves had also been investigated by the Midway RCMP after an arrest December 28th. Not known if these two individuals are the same. No charges to date and no names released. […]
$142 thousand (resort tax) to Osoyoos
Province’s investment boosts tourism in Osoyoos OSOYOOS – The Government of British Columbia is supporting local tourism by investing more than $5.97 million in 14 resort-oriented municipalities throughout the Province, including the most recent installment of $142,000 for Osoyoos. Since the Resort Municipality Initiative (RMI) was launched in 2007, Osoyoos has received more than $1.7 […]