VICTORIA – The Province has established a task force of experts to advise the government on eliminating Medical Services Plan (MSP) premiums within four years, Finance Minister Carole James announced today. “People know that MSP premiums are unfair and place significant burden on British Columbian families. Today, we are initiating a process that will eliminate […]

Thompson Okanagan earns International Biosphere Destination certification The International Responsible Tourism Institute (RTI) announced that the Thompson Okanagan Region is the first destination in the Americas to earn the prestigious Biosphere Destination certification, recognizing the quality, environmental sustainability and social responsibility of the Thompson Okanagan as a tourism destination. Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association (TOTA) and […]

At the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen Inaugural Board meeting on November 2, 2017 elections were held for Chair and Vice Chair. Director Karla Kozakevich, Electoral Area “E”, Naramata was re-elected by acclamation as Chair for a second year, and Director, Manfred Bauer, Village of Keremeos was re-elected as Vice-Chair. The Regional Board consists of elected […]

Jesse McKinnon,  a teacher at Southern Okanagan Secondary School. He teaches Social Studies, English, Planning and other courses. McKinnon  mentions that when he was young, skateboarding was illegal and skaters were seen as social outcasts. He started skateboarding at the age of 13, it was something that he thoroughly enjoyed, and he still does today. He says […]