BACKGROUND The Ministry of Education is undertaking a review of education practices and rural education funding, led by Parliamentary Secretary Linda Larson. The Ministry is seeking feedback from local government on the greatest challenges and barriers in rural education. OVERVIEW In discussions with Superintendent Bev Young the following challenges were identified as a priority: 1. […]
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Building permits down in Osoyoos
Value of building permits in 2015 $12,479,550 Value of building permits in 2016 $6,882,594 Source: Report to Council – Meeting January 16th Publisher’s note: One reader pointed out ( not delicately ) that the figures don’t reflect a true picture. A bit more research on my part found that a Building Permit issued in November […]
Just waiting around – by Pat Whalley
Sometimes it seems I spend half my life waiting…….. waiting for the repair man who never comes at the time promised. Definitely before ten ma’am was the time given, so I get up earlier than usual to make sure the dogs are walked and I am back well before nine am. At 11.30 I get […]
“No matter the weather – I’m working for you”
ODN: “Is that a snow shovel” Larson: “In Osoyoos a broom will do” Opening of campaign office in Osoyoos – Saturday afternoon. Drop in soon – look for the map on the wall of just how big this riding is.