“Paying the same increases as Vancouver, which is the most expensive place to live in Canada, is not sustainable for our small community,” he said. “Communities with larger populations and growth rates do not feel the impact of these increases that smaller communities, like Penticton, do. The act does allow for local conditions to be […]
Archives for May 2016
Down zoning the up zoned
By ROY WOOD A proposal for an 18-duplex subdivision in the old gravel pit north of the Elks Hall received preliminary approval from Osoyoos council Monday along with a requirement for the developer to host a “public open house” to inform neighbors about the plans. The developer is seeking changes to the Official Community Plan […]
Fort Mac – disaster fund
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AGNES SUTHERLAND MEMORIAL FUND
The Oliver Theatre Society was thrilled when members of the Arts Council approached us to suggest they wanted to start a campaign to purchase a piano in the memory of Agnes Sutherland. A small grand piano for the theatre’s lobby would open up a whole range of programming possibilities which are best suited to a […]
Speaking of – a bird’s eye view
Audrey MacNaughton
Flier and photographer Vic Seder – south of Skaha Lake
Press to see the image larger Vic Seder: “The picture was taken on a hike yesterday, on a mountain just west of the White Lake observatory.”
61 drivers sets a record for Osoyoos races
Great opening day at Richter Pass Motorplex (RPM) in Osoyoos, BC The first day of the 2016 drag racing season is now in the record books, where it belongs. The Wine Country Racing Association (WCRA) put on the show to a crowd of fans like no season-opener has ever seen. More than 61 drivers flocked […]
Thanks to all our photographers
Every day, every week we get more submissions of great quality Keep it up – bird watchers, naturalists – love it Thanks to so many – always afraid I will miss someone if I write them all down.