Donegal Wilson, the newly minted Member of the Legislative Assembly for the Boundary-Similkameen riding, says she is approaching her task in Victoria with a spirit of “cooperation and willingness to get things done.”
While BC voters delivered an unclear result on Saturday with some ridings registering only a couple of dozen votes between NDP and Conservative candidates things were clearer in the Boundary-Similkameen riding where incumbent BC NDP candidate Roly Russell lost his seat to BC Conservative Party’s Donegal Wilson.
The writs have been issued for British Columbia’s 43rd Provincial General Election, with eligible voters able to vote from now until the final voting day Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.
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.
Oliver is one of 65 communities across BC that overall will receive approximately $56 million for 78 projects from the Community Emergency Preparedness Fund (CEPF) through the Disaster Risk Reduction – Climate Adaptation stream.
The number of long-term care beds in the South Okanagan will get a boost with the announcement of a new long-term care (LTC) residence with 200 beds.
The provincial government has teamed up with Okanagan fruit growers – and farmers across this region and province – with new programs with the goal to ensure the short-term and long-term viability of the tree fruit industry in this region.
It looks like provincial help might be on the way for Okanagan tree fruit growers faced with the prospect of having nowhere to ship the crop that will start coming off the trees later this month.
The BC government has announced it will support wineries who wish to import non-BC grapes to make a “replacement” 2024 vintage after overall crop losses this year reached 97 per cent following the January freeze event.
Oliver will be getting a new accessible playground as part of provincial funding for 26 school district playgrounds across the province each receiving $195,000.
BC Premier David Eby on Wednesday (May 29) announced the pending expansion of the South Okanagan and Similkameen Primary Care Network as a concrete investment in healthcare for the South Okanagan but gave no timeframe.
A new healthcare development for the South Okanagan is expected to be announced soon with the NDP government again today during a press conference in Osoyoos making note of an imminent announcement by the Minister of Health specific to this area.
While confirming Roly Russell’s party nomination (by acclamation) for the coming fall election for the Boundary-Similkameen riding he currently represents, BC Finance Minister and MLA for Kootenay West, Katrine Conroy acknowledged the challenge the NDP faces adding it won’t be a “slam dunk”.
The provincial government has announced $15 million from its Fairs, Festivals, and Events Fund to support 1,114 fairs, festivals and events across BC in 2024 and 2025.
The Oliver and Osoyoos have both received provincial funding for events in the two towns, part of nearly $70,000 the province has allocated for tourism and community events in the Boundary-Similkameen region.
Oliver will be getting $10 a day childcare for 78 spaces as the province rolls out a shift of more than 930 spaces into the $10 a Day ChildCareBC program.
Oliver will be receiving provincial funding to enhance its active transportation network with the installation of amenities and end-of-trip facilities for pedestrians and cyclists.
Oliver and Osoyoos will be better protected during flooding and extreme weather emergencies, says Roly Russell, MLA for Boundary-Similkameen following the announcement of provincial climate adaptation funding for local projects.
Osoyoos will receive $150,000 from the province to develop a plan to reduce flood damage and to help deal with damage costs.
Emergency Support Services (ESS) responders in the region will be better prepared to provide support to evacuees during emergencies like wildfires through new streamlined training and increased funding announced today by the province.
By Don Urquhart, Times Chronicle Osoyoos will soon have an additional 43 rental homes pinned on...
Oliver taxpayers can breathe easier following the awarding of a $30,000 grant to the Oliver Fire Department to purchase breathing apparatus.
Osoyoos is moving one step closer to the realization of its 85th Street Plaza signature project after the province announced the town will receive a grant of $550,000 to assist with the project.