On May 4, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) released their decision approving the Peach City Community Radio Society (PCCRS) application for a low-power English language community FM radio station in Penticton. In 2016, Peach City Radio plans to broadcast a 49.9 Watt signal under call letters CFUZ and at a frequency of 92.9 […]
Archives for 2015
Locally meters going in – this is info from Fortis
I’ve heard differing views on advanced meters. Are they safe? Before any meters were installed, FortisBC went through a public approval process with the BC Utilities Commission. The regulator determined advanced meters pose no risk to our customers. Our advanced meters operate far below the exposure limits set by Health Canada in Safety Code 6 […]
Police looking into incident – wieners laced with medication
Morning Star Rd area – Oliver Local lady walking her dog on the weekend comes across her pet sniffing at the ground only to find cut up wieners with evidence of medication inside. Neighbours discuss – RCMP called. Neighbour sends email to ODN asking that she not be identified based on a fear of retaliation: […]
Christy Clark on NDP victory in Alberta
Premier Christy Clark has issued the following statement on the Alberta election: “Congratulations to Rachel Notley and her team on their election victory. “I would like to thank Jim Prentice for his dedicated service to Alberta and to Canada, and wish him and his family the very best. “Canada needs a strong Alberta. I look […]
Cherries ripening in Oliver – frosty in Vancouver
Majority government – NDP to lead Alberta
Canada’s most conservative province has elected an NDP government CBC election desk made the predication 70 minutes after the polls closed. A piece of history: As a result of the 1982 provincial election, Grant Notley was joined by a second NDP MLA, Ray Martin, and became leader of the opposition. Notley spent his political […]
Valley First – to upgrade June 5
Over the weekend of June 5-8 we will be upgrading our banking system. The new system will provide us with better capabilities to deliver the high standard of financial products and service you’ve come to expect from Valley First. This upgrade is a big change for us. Fortunately, it is a small change for you. […]
$13,000 for energy efficiency
Rick Knodel (Alternate RDOS Director), Brad Fossett, Willowbrook Fire Department Chief and Regional Director Area C Terry Schafer. $13,000 cheque handed over today for a new bay door, installing weather stripping, more energy efficient lighting, insulation and seals to attic hatches, windows upgraded and heaters replaced. The grant is an expenditure from the Gas Tax […]