It is expected the writ will be dropped today and the flood gates will open sending a rush of politicians into the streets hawking their political wares like a hot dog vendor on the corner. I hear people say what difference does it make? Followed by they are all the same. Well, inside we know […]
Archives for September 2019
Truth about violence and staffing at OCC – both sides
Violence at Okanagan Correctional Centre “B.C. Corrections does not staff living units on a fixed-ratio basis and to say only one officer is supervising a living unit with 72 inmates does not at all reflect reality,” it said in an statement issued Tuesday after a union protest. The union maintains that increased double-bunking of inmates […]
Rock Creek fall fair on this weekend
“The biggest little country fair around” – Rock Creek Fall Fair We welcome you to bring the whole family to our exhibition for two fun filled days and experience what Boundary Country is all about. Located amongst the sun drenched mountains of the beautiful Kettle River Valley.
93% percent of population says yes to “no more clock changes”
More than 93% of the record 223,273 British Columbians who completed the Province’s survey on time observance have indicated they would prefer a move to permanent daylight saving time (DST). “The people of British Columbia have spoken and their collective voice has come through loudly and clearly,” said Premier John Horgan. “This engagement has done […]
Decisions of council – Town of Oliver
Some heat and disagreement on a couple of items at the table Monday: Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw 1386 – not expected to be controversial as it is an annual decision about churches and not for profits that seek permission NOT to pay land taxes in Oliver. What concerned councillors – an application from […]
BCGEU show of force at Okanagan Jail
Dean Purdy, Vice-President of the BC Government Employees says staff shortages at the Okanagan Correctional Centre at Oliver are causing dangerous conditions for workers. Purdy says for each 72 inmates only 1 staff member to guard them. He says violence or conditions that lead to violence should not be a part of any job in […]
Priorities set for Oliver’s Crime Committee
The Community Safety and Crime Prevention Committee was established with a goal to take a proactive approach to community safety and crime prevention in the local and surrounding rural area. The emphasis of a proactive strategy is to implement an approach driven by intervention as opposed to reaction. Improved safety is a key deliverable and […]