Stock The stock stuff is what they keep on hand because it is in demand, ordinary, on the shelf, expected. Stock has the feeling of ‘ordinary’, don’t ya think There is such a demand that the depot keeps a ‘stock’ of that item in store, expecting to sell it fairly quickly. And thing is, if […]

This is a question that I get asked on a regular basis.  While regular monthly contributions to a Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA) or a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) typically make sense, those carrying high interest debt loads will usually be advised to put that extra cash flow against their debts instead. Every situation […]

YES! The Oliver arts council is still accepting art entries for the multimedia Fall Art Show & Sale (October 5 – 6)! New artists, youth, experienced or hobbyist – all are welcome to participate in this non-juried show. The show includes a wide spectrum of visual art: photography, painting, quilting, fibre arts, 3-D, mixed media, […]

Penticton Herald: As of February 2018, the RDOS estimated it had spent $400,000 studying the concept of a regional compost facility since 2013. or lets reword that Since 2013 – 6 years ago the Regional District has spent or will spend a half MILLION $$ studying one issue – where to locate a facility to […]

Grand Chief Stewart Phillip was re-elected by acclamation to President of Union of BC Indian Chiefs (UBCIC) for another three-year term, a position he has served for the past twenty-one consecutive years. The UBCIC congratulates Grand Chief Stewart Phillip on his re-election and acknowledges the integrity, perseverance, and leadership that he has demonstrated and inspired […]

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So what is patronage, subsidy, tax incentive, and government innovation program? These are terms bantered about with little substance. They are terms designed to receive a reaction more than anything else. When political entities use phrases like corporate welfare bums, they are playing to emotion and not separating fact from circumstance. There is a place […]