Left Dr. Alan Ruddiman – next to SOGH chief of staff Peter Entwistle* Physician shortages are felt around the world • 81 of 120 countries surveyed report physician shortages • 21% of Canadians are rural • But only 9.4% of Canadian physicians are rural • Compared to Australia where 15% physicians are rural, 30% population […]
Archives for July 2016
Update on regional hospitals – IHA
Community invited to celebrate new beginning A community celebration to mark the official ground-breaking for the $312.5-million Penticton Regional Hospital expansion will be held on Tuesday, July 12. Cherry Lane Shopping Centre is hosting a special public event from 1 to 3 p.m. Project officials and staff from the South Okanagan Similkameen (SOS) Medical Foundation […]
Still looking for workers in corrections
Clarence Louie, Chief, Osoyoos Indian Band – “The fact that both construction and staffing are progressing toward completion for the Okanagan Correctional Centre is welcome news. As a major employer in the region, we are pleased to be involved in yet another project that is creating significant, well-paying jobs for people in the South Okanagan.” […]
Bright blue skies – welcome Sunshine Fest
Thanks to Mavis, Tom, Nathan, Aimee and many other stage players for these shots Friday night at Oliver’s Community Park
Sunshine buddies
2015 Oliver Ambassador Buddies: L – R, Kristina, Laura, Jessie Thanks to Lori Martine
Sunshine kids
Baby boy is Ryan, baby girl is Alilah and toddler boy (birthday boy) is Damien! You definitely have permission thank you!! Last night at Sunshine Festival – Oliver Community Park
NBN -best shots – 2016 summer camp complete
This is a large photograph Press to see the full dimensions Thanks to the all the coaches including Mo Basso, Spencer McKay and Ryan Baptiste
Oliver Parks happy
We are thrilled to announce that the much anticipated renovation of the Oliver Community Centre weight-room will begin as of July 2016, with the expected completion date at the end of November 2016. Bids closed on May 27, 2016. The winning bid was awarded to 3Bar Construction ($182,605.50). The renovation will include 35ft X 40ft […]