Crocus 2018 This is the 14th year that I have allowed myself the pleasure to pen a bit of attempted poetry about the arrival of the majestic crocus. Some folks asked to be included in my address list just for this moment. Some have written back their own crocus poem, some send pictures, many send […]
Archives for February 2018
Down the aisle
by Henryka Mrzljak
by Olivia Agt VonGonzenbach
Minimum wage in BC – $15 an hour the goal
British Columbia’s lowest-paid workers will earn a $15-an-hour minimum wage by June 2021, Premier John Horgan announced today, endorsing the recommendations of the Fair Wages Commission. “Regular, predictable increases to our minimum wage are one important way we can make life more affordable for people,” said Premier Horgan. “For too long, the lowest-paid workers in […]
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New "Bridge" park planned for Oliver
One of three options costing 60 to 160 thousand dollars – all from Development Cost Charges ( a DCC reserve ) – All can be complete within a month following the opening of the new hotel. Council will discuss this Tuesday at its Committee of the Whole meeting at 4pm Below is one option for […]
Skilled workers needed – Find your fit
The Find Your Fit tour stop is a great opportunity for students to get valuable hands-on experience with helpful career-planning tools. WorkBC’s Find Your Fit tour will be in Oliver at South Okanagan Secondary school on Thursday, Feb. 15th Open to the public from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. The Find Your Fit tour stop […]