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Slow weekend – all local forums finished
On the Sunnyside
Two Glasses of Milk I came across an old newspaper clipping in my files. It contained a story related by Bruce Prestidge, TFC Executive Director, but a google search did not produce a satisfactory candidate for which organization that was. Having no reason to doubt the story, and since it illustrates the type of […]
More $$, more teachers, more classrooms
British Columbia’s education system will receive a $150-million funding boost after the province reached a deal with teachers to restore contract language that called for smaller class sizes. Education Minister Mike Bernier says the new classroom enhancement fund is in addition to the $180 million announced in this year’s budget, bringing the total to $330 […]
$50,000 donation – wow
Okanagan Fest of Ale Society directors, including president John Cruickshank (centre left), are all smiles about their $50,000 donation for medical equipment for the Penticton Regional Hospital expansion through the South Okanagan Similkameen Medical Foundation. The 22nd annual Fest of Ale will be held April 7 and 8 at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre. […]
Yes – the arts – a big part of Oliver
Hello from the Oliver Community Arts Council: Help us spread the news! As announced earlier this year, the Town of Oliver has received full funding for an exciting community arts project called the Canada 150 Mosaic Mural. Six hundred tiles will be individually hand-painted and mounted to create one iconic image representing Oliver. Each tile, while […]
