Anger over tax hike heard loud and clear
Osoyoos Town Council is open to the idea of relooking at the budget in face of major discontent over a nearly 40 per cent hike in combined tax and user fees for 2024.
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Osoyoos takes triage approach for medical crisis
The Town of Osoyoos is set to engage local medical professionals as it embarks on a new strategy to “go it alone” in a bid to attract and retain doctors and nurse practitioners.
OES crosswalk vandalism creates a teachable moment
The Osoyoos Elementary School OES) community overcame vandalism with inclusivity and kindness as it symbolically repainted one of the rainbow crosswalk stripes in front of the school after it was vandalized.
Airport committee changes course on refueling
The Osoyoos Airport Development Committee (OADC) has been given approval by the Town of Osoyoos to change its development plan for the town’s airstrip after surging costs pushed the development of a refueling facility out of reach.
Community leaders express new year’s outlook – Pt. 1
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. From enhanced infrastructure to social well-being, these leaders want 2023 to be a year of change and good fortune, but they can’t do it alone.
Inaugural meeting of new Osoyoos Town Council
The new Osoyoos Town Council was sworn in at its inaugural meeting on Nov. 1 following the election which saw incumbents Mayor Sue McKortoff returned along with Councillors Myers Bennett and Jim King, as well as newcomer Councillors Johnny Cheong and Zach Poturica.
Short term rentals an ‘injustice’: Sikora
For Osoyoos Mayoral candidate Dustin Sikora homeowners who break town bylaws prohibiting short-term rentals like Airbnbs are harming the town and its ability to have a stable supply of labour.
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