– Move would add $380,000 per year for tourism development – (OSOYOOS TIMES — April 4, 2007) –Backed by the apparent support of a majority of local hotel and motel operators, Osoyoos Town Council voted Monday to start the process of setting up an Additional Hotel Room Tax (AHRT) of two per cent for all accommodations [...] [...more]
AFGHAN MISSION IS DOING GOOD Editor:As the mother of a son currently serving in the Canadian military, who was deployed to Afghanistan last year, I feel that there are misconceptions regarding Canada's objectives in Task Force Afghanistan.When my son told me of his assignment, I know he didn't understand why I wasn't as enthused as he. [...] [...more]
FIREFIGHTERS SELFLESSLY GIVE — ABOVE & BEYOND CALL OF DUTY (OSOYOOS TIMES — April 4, 2007) –Our hats go off to Fire Chief Rick Jones and all the members of his Osoyoos Volunteer Fire Department.Not only do the crew of 28 selflessly give of their time and energy to be ready at any time to come [...] [...more]
