The NPR consultation period is over. Time to reflect. Time to assess what steps are needed by the Yes side and No side. Had a loud and interesting chat with a supporter of the NPR at the Oliver Arena when making a delivery of some historical pictures shown on ODN. That person knows who he […]
Archives for March 2019
Concluded – Park decision made prior to consultation. Shame
Public consultations on proposed national park reserve in the South Okanagan-Similkameen concluded “What We Heard” report to be made public in coming monthsCanada’s national parks and national park reserves are some of the most beautiful places on earth. Not only do our parks draw visitors from around the world, they help protect Canada’s distinct and […]
What year?……. and who
Back in time – part two
This colourful pix sent in by Harold Lang along with many other historical photographs about the border crossing. This one brings back the clearest memories. From the American side Below the picture that started this off.
Praemonitus, Praemunitus – Part Two
Can Putin ensure the second-term re-election of Donald Trump? It’s not going to take as much effort in 2020 as it took in 2016. For one, there is almost no doubt that Trump will be the GOP candidate. No need to win the primaries; just focus on the election. Impeachment you say? Won’t happen. Can’t […]
Crime prevention meeting at prison (OCC) cancelled
Why – not known – maybe media criticism of schedule which excluded Osoyoos When – now scheduled for Wednesday April 10th – not at OCC – venue to be announced soon ODN talked to staff at Oliver Town Hall – no answer on details ODN talked to the new Mayor – Martin Johansen told ODN […]
Elementary School ranked in BC
955 elementary schools surveyed and ranked 170 Ok Falls 195 Osoyoos 285 Tuc el Nuit 567 Cawston 655 Oliver “The report card offers parents information they can’t easily get anywhere else, about how their child’s school performs over time and compares to other schools in B.C.,” said Angela MacLeod, a senior policy analyst at […]
A battle of wills
In July of last year a legal opinion was sought by senior management (Town of Oliver) from a Vancouver law firm – Young Anderson – specialists in municipal law. In September of 2018 – the council of Town of Oliver surprised water councillors and the public with this opinion. After the civic election, new Mayor […]