The B.C. School Trustees Association is calling on the BCTF and the government to resume bargaining immediately and suspend all strike and lock-out actions. BCSTA president Teresa Rezansoff urges both parties to commit to “non-stop, face-to-face bargaining, away from the media.” “Our public education system is in turmoil, relationships in our districts are fractured, and […]
No way to escape the taxman
The Government of British Columbia is excluding federally-licensed medical marijuana production from the list of agricultural uses that qualify for farm classification for assessment and property tax purposes. The decision will ensure local governments do not lose potential property tax revenues from the Health Canada licensed-production facilities. Medical marijuana is a federally-regulated narcotic produced by […]
Council report by Pat Hampson
COMMITTEE New HVAC for Doctors’ Office: There is nothing worse than sitting in a hot waiting room especially if there are small children involved. Fortunately Oliver Town Staff took the initiative and ordered a replacement unit for the Doctors’ office which is attached to Oliver’s Council Chambers. The existing HVAC unit is 14 years old […]
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Looking for grads of 1954
Please comment on this if you graduated from SOHS in the period 1952 to 1956 – you might be able to help with names and contact information on students from Osoyoos and Oliver.
Flushing of water mains
Golf fore the cure
Press for larger Picture and story submitted by Cathryn Pidduck Another Fantastic Golf for the Cure event was held at Nk’Mip Canyon Desert Golf. Pink was the colour of the day and all funds raised are going to the Canadian Cancer Society. Thank you to all of the local businesses who supported us by donating […]
Canada Day is next Tuesday
Check to see that your Canadian flag is fresh and flying proudly in the wind. July 1st is next Tuesday