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Archives for 2020
Water councillors important to democracy
By ROY WOOD Recent discussions at Oliver council — and Rick Machial’s contribution to them — have made a compelling case for the continuation of the water councillor system, which has been under attack in the two communities that have them. In the last few weeks, the Oliver council has been doling out relief to […]
by Pat Whalley
BORED……DON’T ADMIT IT Entering my fourth week of social distancing and no end in sight. I think I have got past the worse of it as I […]
Update – Pickers arrive in Oliver – where to stay??
Interior Health’s Environmental Public Health department has provided guidance to this site and will continue to monitor operations like this to ensure they are providing a safe environment for their patrons. See note from Publisher at the bottom of this story By ROY WOOD The Loose Bay campground is emerging as a major focus in […]
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“Staggering Stats” – Covid19 figures from Alberta
While cases are double in Alberta – the death rate is closing in on BC figures. Most cases reported in Calgary. The biggest outbreak in the province involves a Cargill meat-processing plant in High River. 401 workers from the plant had tested positive. One worker had died, and another 114 cases have been linked to […]
“Bully pulpit” – is NOT about a bully….. more the pulpit
A bully pulpit is a conspicuous position that provides an opportunity to speak out and be listened to. This term was coined by United States President Theodore Roosevelt, who referred to his office as a “bully pulpit”, by which he meant a terrific platform from which to advocate an agenda. Roosevelt used the word bully […]