Shields to investigate new noise bylaw Councillor Tom Shields announced at the June 20 council meeting that he would be calling a bylaw officer in Victoria to talk about that community's new noise bylaw. Shields said he hoped to find out some information that would help in the town's own noise bylaw issues.They repealed their old [...] [...more]
Councillor raises possible need for changes with Destination Osoyoos Councillor Tom Shields hinted that changes may be coming to Destination Osoyoos.At the June 20 council meeting, Shields mentioned council had received a letter from a longtime Osoyoos resident.The letter addressed secrecy at Destination Osoyoos, particularly with respect to the motel tax issue and the packinghouse property.The [...] [...more]
Town politicians give update on Osoyoos The Town of Osoyoos released its Annual Report 2005 and held its AGM on Monday, June 20, prior to the regular meeting of council. Many townspeople came to ask questions and provide comments to council.Mayor John Slater read a statement affirming that the Town of Osoyoos is in a strong [...] [...more]
Reader talks about public hearing Editor:rnI attended the public meeting on June 9th to discuss the latest development proposal for the packinghouse property at the foot of Main Street in Osoyoos.I was shocked at what is being proposed for the town of Osoyoos. The proponents went to great lengths to try to convince us that they [...] [...more]
Chamber should be part of new tourist building Back by popular demand.Well maybe that is a stretch, but comments last week by new Osoyoos Chamber of Commerce President C.J. Rhodes certainly made some sense.Rhodes, who is back in the saddle as president of the Chamber of Commerce, commented in last week's Osoyoos Times that there might [...] [...more]
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Issue of 12-storey development raised at council Although the proposed 12-storey development for the old packinghouse property was not on the agenda at the council meeting of Monday, June 20, one Osoyoos resident opposed to the idea spoke as a delegate.Gwen Monteith addressed Mayor Slater and council and presented a petition with close to 900 names [...] [...more]
Controversy continues to plague council The issue of a retaining wall bordering Jasmine Drive in Osoyoos remains at the centre of controversy.Area residents have sent another letter to the Town of Osoyoos asking for a satisfactory resolution.Residents claim that the wall is an eyesore, with its collection of old bikes hanging down the face, and argue [...] [...more]
Tourism strategy is still in the works The Town of Osoyoos, Town of Oliver and the Osoyoos Indian Band have been working collaboratively towards developing a tourism strategy which would benefit the area.Chris Scott, the Osoyoos Indian Band's Chief Economic Development Officer, said the area includes Vaseux Lake south to the U.S. Border.Over the years, [...] [...more]
OCP changes should be put on hold The recent public hearing on the proposed 12-storey development at the former packinghouse property is just another example why this town desperately needs a new community plan.There was a very clear message sent at that meeting - the majority of people do not want a 12-storey building on their [...] [...more]
