The Supreme Court of Canada gave rank-and-file RCMP members a major morale boost Friday when it affirmed their right to engage in meaningful collective bargaining. The high court did not explicitly state that the Mounties have the right to form a union, but the justices effectively cleared a path to that possibility. The landmark 6-1 […]
Tough getting a discussion going?
Time to take mouse to screen (pen to paper) and discuss some items here: What law or regulation bugs you the most? Ever toked ? Had a hash brownie? Do you have gas or electric heat – if the latter rather than the former – are you happy paying the bill? Should oil companies be […]
End to Draconian laws ?
VANCOUVER – Liquor licensing for special events is moving online, beginning with a pilot program in Vancouver and Burnaby, as government continues cutting red tape for British Columbians. The pilot, which launches on Feb. 2, will test a new online application process designed to increase convenience and speed up approvals for small, low-risk events. During […]
Dou Quilters
SO Chamber – busy time of the year
2015 Board members as nominated by a committee: Myers Bennett – Past President Brian Highley – President Elect Directors: John Powell – RDOS Linda Buhler – Color Me Healthy Sara Amos – Amos Realty Tracy Lydiatt – Great Bear Enterprises Grant Storzuk- South Okanagan Physiotherapy and Wellness Centre Don Brogan – Walnut Beach Resort Eileen […]
Linda Larson MLA – Update
January Update from MLA Linda Larson As we move into 2015, my to-do list already seems to be getting longer and longer. There are many projects in every corner of the constituency. Some new, some ongoing, however all are equally important. We will see work commence on the Lakehill Walkway in Kaleden along with involvement […]
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At the rink – on the ice
Mixed Curling winners for first half of the season had reason to smile. They won first place in the league, up to Christmas, with an unbeaten record – 8 wins and 1 tie. From left to right, Gail Barriskill, Paul Eby, Joyce Kuzyk and Ed Shugalo (skip). ~~~ The Evening Ladies League of the Eastlink […]