– After study, final report to be done by March 31 – (OSOYOOS TIMES — Feb. 28, 2007) –A pilot project looking at ways to reduce agricultural plastics waste in landfills and prevent the burning of these materials is having some success, says a Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen (RDOS) spokesperson.The RDOS, with partial funding from [...] [...more]
– Brandon Jensen thanks community for supporting Osoyoos Spurs – (OSOYOOS TIMES — Feb. 28, 2007) –By Julie TurnerrnOsoyoos TimesAfter a tumultuous season of playing right wing for the Osoyoos Spurs, Brandon Jensen admits he is extremely disappointed in the way the new junior hockey league's first season ended.The World Hockey Association's (WHA) inaugural season, which [...] [...more]
COURT DECISION ON MICHAEL ELLIS RAISES GOOD QUESTIONS (OSOYOOS TIMES — Feb. 28, 2007) –It is tempting to blame the media for sensationalizing criminal cases. The simple fact is crime stories make great copy and sell newspapers. They stir up debate in the community.Popular TV programs “ from Perry Mason and Columbo to L.A. Law and [...] [...more]
– Survey supports task force to look at amalgamation – (OSOYOOS TIMES — Feb. 21, 2007) –The Osoyoos Chamber of Commerce is in favour of launching a task force with the Chambers in Oliver and Okanagan Falls to look at some form of amalgamation.Osoyoos Chamber President Neil Brimblecombe says a good response to a Feb. 5 [...] [...more]
– New program set up at elementary & high schools – (OSOYOOS TIMES — Feb. 21, 2007) –By Julie TurnerrnOsoyoos TimesOliver-Osoyoos RCMP Staff Sergeant Kurt Lozinski says the new school liaison program, which co-ordinates visits to the elementary and high schools by local officers, is about building trust between youth and the police.I want the youths [...] [...more]
– Lack of final numbers scuttles grant application, but more in future – (OSOYOOS TIMES — Feb. 21, 2007) –By Julie TurnerrnOsoyoos Times Airport delays are inevitable, but usually they involve late planes.The Town of Osoyoos missed an opportunity for a $342,000 grant from the province to develop the airport land “ a project both the [...] [...more]
IS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AMALGAMATION THE WAY TO GO? (OSOYOOS TIMES — Feb. 21, 2007) –The Osoyoos Chamber of Commerce is pursuing some form of amalgamation with the Chambers in Okanagan Falls and Oliver, and we must ask “ why?rnA recent survey of members has apparently found support for the idea among local business people.So far, [...] [...more]
– Doctor recruitment plan to be created – (OSOYOOS TIMES — Feb. 14, 2007) –By Lawrence McMahenrnOsoyoos TimesOfficials say there's a doctor shortage in Osoyoos “ and now doctors and economic development staff from Osoyoos and Oliver are taking action to prevent the shortage from getting critical.They held a first meeting two weeks ago and will [...] [...more]
– Increase in Okanagan Valley goose population causing health concerns – (OSOYOOS TIMES — Feb. 14, 2007) –By Julie TurnerrnOsoyoos TimesAt its February 5 meeting, Council voted to have Osoyoos participate in a Regional Goose Management Program and to contribute up to $10,000 towards the hiring of a co-ordinator “ EBB Environment Consulting Inc., out of [...] [...more]
GOOD MOVES TO ATTRACT DOCTORS AND LOOK AT HERITAGE (OSOYOOS TIMES — Feb. 14, 2007) –The Town of Osoyoos is to be commended for recently taking action on two issues of importance to citizens.First, the Town has asked its 'Destination Osoyoos' economic development arm to spearhead a joint Osoyoos-Oliver push to recruit more doctors to our [...] [...more]
