Last year, V-Day Oliver/Osoyoos was formed by activist Paula Rodriguez de la Vega; joining in with a global movement with the goal of stopping violence against women and girls.  The group staged a number of events, including a ‘One Billion Rising’ Celebration at Medici’s on February the 14th, as well as a production of ‘The […]

November 28, 2013 On November 14th our Aboriginal education department presented a cultural awareness workshop to district administrators and Aboriginal support workers.  Nan Allison (USIB), Carol Allison (LSIB), and Robert Edward (LSIB) presented on the history of the Okanagan and Similkameen people. Leon Louis presented on cultural celebrations and traditional ways and Angie Todd-Dennis on […]

School District No. 53 (Okanagan Similkameen) has received 72 hour strike notice by CUPE Local 523. The district has been in negotiations with the union since October 2012 and has a further bargaining date schedule for Monday, December 2.  The BC Public School Employers’ Association and representatives of school district support staff unions, including CUPE […]

At lunch today, a fellow leaned over to me and said – “your comments seem to indicate a level of frustration”. Apt comment. If you notice that your pet lost notice or your want ad is not sticking on the blog – it is because people/readers/etc. are not using a first and last name. I […]

We were all born equal & we all deserve only the best life has to offer. However there are many people & families in every community that struggle every day for many different reasons to provide necessities for their families. I believe charity starts at home (in my community). I believe in paying forward. I […]