By ROY WOOD The school board is taking its plea for consistent and predictable funding directly to the minister of education, citing the premier’s claim that BC’s economy is leading the nation. Trustees of the Okanagan-Similkameen school district will send a letter thanking Education Minister Mike Bernier for the money announced this summer to […]
Archives for October 2016
School Board Digest
Reporter Roy Wood Culinary arts coming to SOSS A new culinary arts program will get under way in February at Southern Okanagan Secondary in partnership with Camosun College. Students will take technical training on-line from Camosun and attend a once-a-week lab in the foods room at SOSS, led by a chef from Terrafina restaurant. Superintendent […]
South Okanagan Chamber holds business networking night
The South Okanagan Chamber of Commerce held its monthly Business Networking event Wednesday evening. The host for the October event was South Okanagan Immigrant and Communty Services (SOICS), located on Main Street in downtown Oliver. An enthusiastic group of more than 30 turned out to enjoy great food, the chance to network with other businesses, […]
Obey safety rules
Several reports to ODN of unsafe driver action around School Bus off loading. We asked the School District about it: We are not aware of any statistics/ increases of this concern; however, there is a province wide concern and it has happened in our district. We are seeking funding for exterior mounted cameras on buses […]
Poll Date Saturday November 5
With a by-election set to take place in a couple of weeks – voters in the Town of Osoyoos and Regional District Area A Trustee Electoral Area will go to the polls to select one school trustee replacing June Harrington. Three candidates have put their name forward. Advance voting day: October 26, 2016 – Osoyoos […]
