-RDOS staff criticized for handling of report on development application-
OSOYOOS TIMES-September 10, 2008-By Chad IngramrnOsoyoos TimesA planned expansion of Anarchist Mountain's Regal Ridge development received first and second readings from the Regional District Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) board of directors at a Sept. 4 meeting.The proposed expansion would add 224 serviced lots to the development's existing 341 [...] [...more]
ARTICLE ON MOUNTAIN FIRE DEPARTMENT IS INACCURATE
Editor:Re: Correction to article: Anarchist Mountain Fire Department needs more space, Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008 by Chad IngramAs President of the Anarchist Mountain Firefighters Society, I wish to point out a serious error in the reporting by Mr. Ingram. While most of the article is well done, [...] [...more]
ELECTION PERIOD CAN BE PRODUCTIVE OR WASTEFUL: YOUR CHOICE
OSOYOOS TIMES-September 10, 2008Elections, elections, elections.It would seem that our lives are going to be inundated with campaigning, polling and at least three trips to the ballot box between now and next spring.Yeah, it's kind of a drag that in addition to having to worry about who [...] [...more]
-One of 12 listeria-related deaths in B.C.-
OSOYOOS TIMES-September 3, 2008-By Paul EverestrnOsoyoos TimesOsoyoos's Sagebrush Lodge was one of two Interior Health facilities in the South Okanagan that served meats included on a recall list connected to a nationwide listeriosis outbreak that has killed 12 people across Canada.Interior Health reported on Aug. 27 that the lodge [...] [...more]
-Separate council vote required for approval of league team for next season-
OSOYOOS TIMES-September 3, 2008-By Chad IngramrnOsoyoos TimesAt their meeting Sept. 2, Osoyoos town councillors voted to support an application by the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League (KIJHL) to host a team at Osoyoos's Sun Bowl Arena for the 2009/2010 season.The KIJHL is planning to [...] [...more]
RURAL RESIDENTS DESERVE MORE CONSIDERATION FROM RDOS
Editor:Re: RDOS Notice of Consultation Opportunity in the August 27th Osoyoos Times.Through its actions over the past several years, the Regional District Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) has managed to create a sense of mistrust in the minds of many rural residents. An air of suspicion now hangs over the recent [...] [...more]
