Questions and answers about the underfunding of BC public schools February 2016 What about the large increase in student enrolment in September 2015? Enrolment is much higher than anticipated in BC public schools for the 201516 school year. After the September 2015 enrolment count, there are 6,559.4 more FTE school-aged students and 187.5 more FTE […]
Archives for February 2016
46 Billion $ budget to be tabled today in Victoria
British Columbia’s Liberal government is set to deliver a fourth consecutive balanced budget Tuesday with sprinkles of relief expected for first-time home buyers trying to get into a red hot real estate market. Tweaks were also signaled on medical services premiums and more cash promised for social service programs in a throne speech last week that said the government […]
“Given the development of the prison in Oliver”…….
Partnership makes it possible to pursue degree in Law Enforcement Studies Interested in a degree in Law Enforcement Studies? The Justice Institute of British Columbia (JIBC) and Okanagan College are teaming up to offer two information sessions in Penticton on Feb. 24 that will outline student options for the baccalaureate program. The degree program will […]
feb 24 budget meeting area c rdos
Update – fatal accident – heavy rain a factor
Penticton woman in critical but stable condition RCMP responded to a horrific head on collision, near Peachland, that took the life of a 33 year old Sicamous man. According to witnesses, a white Pontiac SUV was travelling northbound on Hwy 97 South near Brent Rd when it crossed into the path of a southbound Ford […]
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Car races and model airplanes
Penticton Model Aviation Club (PENMAC) Airport Use Agreement Town of Osoyoos has renewed an agreement for model planes to use the airport. There is no fee. Two million dollar insurance policy must be in place. No staff time. Another recreational use of Town’s tarmac.
Weekend fun….training to save lives
Team members spent their weekend participating in a Ice Rescue Course provided by Rescue Canada. Princeton Ground Searh and Rescue joined by members from Oliver/Osoyoos Search and Rescue, Keremeos Search & Rescue and Nelson Search and Rescue. Brrr.