You have a computer, phone, laptop, something with internet – right? Ever been scammed? People phone and email me on a regular basis saying “you have to do something – people are getting scammed!” I really don’t know what to do. Police warn. Media warn. Neighbours warn. BUT People get hurt, burned, ripped off. Doesn’t […]
Archives for 2015
Snaps in the gardens – Edwin Dukes
Banner poppy picture also included in our “thanks”
1st concert June 13th – do you have tickets
Fraser Institute ranks school districts on performance
In a report issued this month the Fraser Institute indicated that it averages the point scores for all high schools in a district to rank boards of education province wide. South Okanagan Similkameen ranked above average with a point score of 6.4 – the average is 6/10 289 secondary schools in BC were ranked. SOSS […]
Community mourns loss of true Osoyoos booster
By Roy Wood John Slater was remembered as a tireless advocate for his community and an affable, articulate and passionate gentleman with a natural gift for politics. Former colleagues, political opponents and members of the community were universally saddened by the sudden death of the man who served for more than two decades as councillor, […]
Blaine Watson writes
Recently 190 scientists from 39 countries issued appeals to the United Nations and World Health Organization to adopt more stringent guidelines to protect the public from electromagnetic radiation produced by devices such as cellular phones and smart meters. In April, Canada’s Parliamentary Standing Committee on Health concluded hearings on the issue, and is expected to […]
$23 million budget – one small cut causing reaction
This is just one graph of many given to parent, educators, support staff and the media Wednesday night in Oliver. 26 thousand dollars can be saved if YouLearn Osoyoos moves from its storefront location to the high school. Not so fast. Is that a good idea? Staff of the downtown Learning Centre say it would […]
Local reaction
On a personal note “ I had worked with John through Local Governments and Committees for almost 20 years. He was always a friend. He will be remembered for the positive changes he made for his Community while in Government and for his good humour when faced with any issue. My sincere condolences to his […]