PeachlandNews.com has posted a new poll on our Facebook Page about transit in Peachland. Let us know what you think about this subject.
The transit system in Peachland sucks miserably. Before telling us to do our part in reducing GHGs and contributing more to lessening the burden of traffic on area roads, fix the damn bus problem in Peachland.
Feb 132012
Bill Barisoff talks about why he writes weekly columns, government programs and good news for cherry growers.
A more in depth look at why Canada’s aging population matters when it comes to pensions and the ability to pay them.
The new council has spent many hours together with senior staff in a very successful consultant-led process designed to help us share ideas, establish goals, and set priorities.
Feb 102012
The story of the Osoyoos Times editor slamming a cop and the response from BC Mounties has, as it’s said in the news business, grown legs.
I was extremely pleased to hear that Peachland council approved funding to support the RCMP liaison officer for the Westside.
Feb 092012
The RCMP has had its share of black eyes in B.C. Today the B.C. media gets a black eye and rightfully so.
According to the Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation every seven minutes someone in Canada dies from heart disease or stroke. Heart disease and stroke are two of the three leading causes of death in Canada.
Tuesday morning will mark a milestone in Peachland politics. It will be the first time, at least in recent memory, where residents are given the opportunity to ask the mayor of Peachland a question… and pay to have the privilege to do so.
Over the past decade government has undertaken a number of initiatives intended to assist low income residents and it is important as taxpayers to be aware of programs that your tax dollars are supporting.
Although it has been almost eight months since being sworn in to serve, I must confess that I have not developed the kind of ‘thick skin’ or ‘water off a duck’s back’ attitude that I have witnessed by some of the more experienced politicians, particularly when faced with a controversial issue.
Now that Somerset and Ponderosa are the designated routes, there is much concern about the safety risks and inadequacies of these two roads, including alternative exits in case of accidents or fire.
Feb 022012
Why doesn’t our federal government free itself from its self-imposed bondage to bankers?
While the design of the new Ponderosa intersection and highway improvements were generally accepted positively at an open house Tuesday, there were a few rumors circulating about other matters.
The topic of pensions has again been on the minds of many citizens and in particular seniors within the riding of Okanagan-Coquihalla this past week and has also been actively covered in many Canadian media reports.
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