Conservatives skip riding nomination race, appoint Konanz
Will the proverbial “third time’s a charm” work in Helena Konanz’s favour as she makes another run at federal politics?
Tag: Richard Cannings
Two locals among those honoured with Coronation Medals
Fourteen South Okanagan residents including locals Marieze Tarr and Brenda Baptiste are among the 100 Canadians honoured with King Charles III Coronation Medals for their contributions to society.
NDP selects Linda Sankey to replace Richard Cannings
The federal NDP party has completed its local candidate race with party members casting their votes this past weekend for four nominees.
Gleaners celebrate 30 years of feeding the world
The Okanagan Gleaners celebrated their 30th anniversary on Saturday (Sept. 14) with nearly 100 supporters and volunteers turning out for a barbecue, live music, lucky draw and fellowship.
Cannings presses Liberals on support to devastated wine sector
NDP MP Richard Cannings (South Okanagan – West Kootenay) urged the Liberal government on Friday (Feb. 16) to step up and help support grape and fruit farmers in the southern interior of BC following yet another devastating event resulting from climate change.
Cannings presses Liberals on aid to devastated wine sector
NDP MP Richard Cannings (South Okanagan – West Kootenay) urged the Liberal government on Friday (Feb. 16) to step up and help support grape and fruit farmers in the southern interior of BC following yet another devastating event resulting from climate change.
Budget 2023 Tabled
The federal government tabled its 2023 budget last Tuesday, the first budget after a full year of the confidence and supply agreement between the NDP and Liberals. This budget delivers good news to millions of Canadians, important help that has always been the focus of the NDP. But some important initiatives are missing as well.
Pocket Guide
Distillers are Struggling
I was recently talking to Jorg and Anette Engel of Maple Leaf Spirits, a small craft distillery in Penticton.
Seeking Feedback on Boundary Changes
Every 10 years, Elections Canada is obliged by law to redistribute the boundaries of federal electoral districts (ridings) to address changes in local populations across the country. A boundary commission is struck in each province and these commissions are non-partisan, and important distinction from the process followed in the United States, where electoral boundaries are set by local politicians.
Defend Public Health
There is nothing more precious to us than our health, and good health is dependent on good health care. For decades, Canadians have been proud of our universal health care system, but that system is now in a state of crisis.
Community leaders express new year’s outlook – Pt. 2
It’s the new year and our civic leaders are looking ahead with many objectives and goals in mind to make our communities a better place to live.
Letter to the Editor: NDP propping up Libs
his is sent in response to the opinion piece by Richard Cannings titled “Families finally getting help” on Nov. 17. Cannings’ attempt at deflection of blame for the Trudeau Liberal inflation that Canadians are suffering appears to be misguided.
Letter to the Editor from Richard Cannings, MP
Canadian families are finally getting some help with the high cost of living after months of pressure from New Democrats. For six months, the NDP urged the Liberal government to double the GST rebate and finally, on November 4, Canadian families will receive up to $467 to help them pay for their increasing bills.
Letter to the Editor from Richard Cannings
The government is presented with a private members’ bill that creates jobs, tackles climate change, adds value to natural resources and helps get around illegal foreign trade tariffs.
Pocket Guide
Cannings relieved about inflation relief
Local MP Richard Cannings says folks in his riding will receive some much-needed inflation relief.
Osoyoos Desert Centre awards boardwalk replacement contract
The Osoyoos Desert Society announced at their annual general meeting on Oct. 19 that their...
Federal election 2021 all-candidates Q&A – Part 2
The Times-Chronicle is proud to present the second round of all-candidates question and answer following the first three questions last week to candidates running in the South Okanagan-West Kootenay riding.
Candidates debate immigration for critical tourism jobs
A dedicated immigration pathway for critical tourism-related jobs garnered the support of most of the candidates running in the South Okanagan-West Kootenay riding, but concerns were raised over supports like housing.
Federal election 2021 all-candidates Q&A – Part 1
In order for our readers to gain a better insight into the candidates running in the South Okanagan-West Kootenay riding, the Times-Chronicle is presenting an all-candidates question and answer.
Five candidates for S. Okanagan-W. Kootenay with addition of Liberal Ken Robertson
The South Okanagan-West Kootenay riding now has a slate of five candidates running in the Sept. 20 federal election with the announcement Sunday that Kennith James Skwleqs Robertson is running under the Liberal banner.
Cannings to run again in next federal election
Dale Boyd Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Current MP for the South Okanagan-West Kootenay...