Ready for the quiz question? Where were you on Friday November 22 1963? Those on the gray hair side of things will answer and know exactly where they were. For my generation it is a ‘where were you’ moment. It is one of those significant moments like the day Neil Armstrong walked on the moon […]
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Should development cost be reduced for social housing?
This item on the agenda for the next Town of Oliver Council meeting. Development Cost Charges are paid by a developer through the creation of new parcels via subdivision and during construction of a multi-family, industrial, or commercial building. The purpose of DCC’s are to assist local governments in the capital costs associated with providing, […]
Rich Coleman, on Social Housing in BC
Social Housing in BC has a long and rich history working with volunteer nonprofit groups. They include service clubs, fraternal organizations, faith-based groups, representative agencies, and many more. What they all have in common is a commitment to a better life for their clients and tenants. They provide the humanity in housing. There are over […]
Harmful and threatening behavior in schools – “erase” program launched
A stronger partnership between schools and police is helping keep more B.C. students safe. A new collaborative and comprehensive resource for use by schools and police is intended to ensure consistent practices are followed province wide and will help to proactively identify risk, guide interventions and provide supports for students when they need them most. […]
Condolences to the family
It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of William (Bill) Arthur Shaw Taylor on Saturday November 16, 2019 at the age of 73. Bill will be lovingly remembered and missed by his wife Joan Bush Taylor and sons, Bill and John (Loretta), as well as his grandchildren Rachel, […]