Mapping above – cost below RDOS directors will hear more on Thursday but likely to authorize this “new” service which has been operating informally for a number of years. Because of BC Transit priorities being elsewhere – there is not any $$ participation by the provincial government. Funding below pays for the bus and the […]
Archives for 2016
Solar Fair
Everyone who is curious about solar panels, energy efficient homes, and the practical aspects of local construction and installation is encouraged to drop in to the all day “Solar Fair” at the Pattison Centre at Penticton’s Okanagan College this Saturday, March 12. Free admission. Come for the whole day , or drop in for any […]
Letter to the editor
March 8th – 2nd consultation SD #53 RE-Osoyoos school closures My Name is BRENDA DOROSZ, life–long Osoyoos resident, OSS Grad, parent and I have many years experience on school committees. I am Chair of a grass roots group that I formed – SAVE OUR SCHOOLS committee. Since the media release, Jan 13th. I have continued […]
Osoyoos Citizens group – in need of restoration
By ROY WOOD Citizens on Patrol (COP) has been active in Osoyoos for more than 20 years but has fallen into disrepair and is in need of restoration. That’s the view of Osoyoos RCMP officer-in-charge Randy Bosch (below), who told Town Council on Monday that “the wheels have fallen off the bus” recently. Bosch said […]
Moorage dropped from plan
By ROY WOOD The boat moorage portion of the proposed Gyro Park Pier has been dropped from the plan because of safety and financial concerns and over the objections of one member of council. At its regular meeting Monday, Osoyoos Town Council voted to approve the so-called “Gyro Park Pier advancement Plan” so that design […]
Osoyoos pleads again for its schools
By ROY WOOD Osoyoos residents gathered again Tuesday at a public information meeting urging members of the Okanagan Similkameen School Board to abandon a proposal to shutter one of the town’s two schools. At the very least, several asked, the board should hold off any action for a year to allow alternative solutions to be […]
Osoyoos can draw a crowd
Press image for larger Sonora Centre Gym – Tuesday 7pm The room is packed again – standing room only School District hires a moderator Mr. Brian Pepper – address unknown – the crowd wants to know. Google search indicates Mr. Pepper is a retired school superintendent from the north. The list of speakers all set […]
OK Falls campsite – reservations accepted
The Osoyoos Indian Band and B.C. Parks are pleased to announce that all 25 campsites at sx̌ʷəx̌ʷnitkʷ park (Okanagan Falls) will be added to the Discover Camping reservation system in 2016. This change makes it possible for park visitors to reserve a campsite up to three months in advance of an arrival date between May […]