The governments of Ontario and Quebec has requested help from Ottawa – soldiers to isolate care homes In the province of Saskatchewan will institute a 5 phase plan in May to restart the business community and normal life. Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says some businesses that were closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic will reopen […]
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Manslaughter charge now laid in Osoyoos death
*** The victim of an apparent domestic dispute last week in Osoyoos has died. The BC Coroners Service and RCMP confirmed Friday the 61-year-old female victim of an alleged assault ten days ago has died, but the cause of death remains under investigation. Court records identify her as Tina Seminara. Her husband, Rod Flavell, 62, […]
The issue: migrant Canadian farm workers…. one view
Since the beginning of this pandemic, we have seen politicians rising to the occasion and establishing creative and thoughtful measures to protect their citizens. It is your job to do so now in order to protect all lives of individuals residing in your constituency as well as mitigate overwhelming the health care system. The first […]
Eagle practises “social distancing”
Thanks to Bernard Bedard
“Wow mom – can you see the guy with the camera?”
Thanks to Jeremy Cook for banner photo of turtles Also for the full frame capture pictured here today
Town of Osoyoos – excerpt from minutes
Tax Rates – Any new decisions or changes ? Moved by Councillor King Seconded by Councillor Rhodes That Council instruct staff to amend the Financial Plan to provide for a 0% general municipal tax increase for 2020. CARRIED *** Moved by Councillor Rhodes Seconded by Councillor King and Carried That Council rescind the following […]
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Today in history Highest temperature (1991-2019) actual year 2012 27.2°C Lowest temperature (1991-2019) actual year 2013 -2.0°C
86 percent of calls to Regional RCMP involve Penticton
The Penticton (South Okanagan) Regional Detachment encompasses the municipalities of Princeton, Keremeos, Osoyoos, Oliver, Okanagan Falls and the District of Summerland and all points in between In a report to Penticton Council – RCMP Superintendent Brian Hunter says The reporting period: January 1st 2020 to March 31st, 2020