Cautiously optimistic is how general manager Dave Schwartzenberger the HNZ Topflight helicopter training centre is describing his outlook after meeting with provincial and federal government officials the day before Friday’s national park announcement. “I was happy to hear (Federal Environment) Minister McKenna’s acknowledgement of the helicopter in her speech, I think the interest is there […]

GRASSLANDS PARK REVIEW COALITION Response to National Park – October announcement Prior to last week’s announcement, members of the Coalition were invited to meet with ministerial assistants of Federal and Provincial Environment Ministers. As a result of those talks, members look forward to meaningful, unbiased and factual analysis of the true impact a National Park […]

VICTORIA – The Province has established a task force of experts to advise the government on eliminating Medical Services Plan (MSP) premiums within four years, Finance Minister Carole James announced today. “People know that MSP premiums are unfair and place significant burden on British Columbian families. Today, we are initiating a process that will eliminate […]

Thompson Okanagan earns International Biosphere Destination certification The International Responsible Tourism Institute (RTI) announced that the Thompson Okanagan Region is the first destination in the Americas to earn the prestigious Biosphere Destination certification, recognizing the quality, environmental sustainability and social responsibility of the Thompson Okanagan as a tourism destination. Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association (TOTA) and […]

At the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen Inaugural Board meeting on November 2, 2017 elections were held for Chair and Vice Chair. Director Karla Kozakevich, Electoral Area “E”, Naramata was re-elected by acclamation as Chair for a second year, and Director, Manfred Bauer, Village of Keremeos was re-elected as Vice-Chair. The Regional Board consists of elected […]