Bill Barisoff talks about why he writes weekly columns, government programs and good news for cherry growers.
Feb 132012
Posted by Dave Preston at 6:35 pm on February 13, 2012 Tagged with: cherries, government programs
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.
Posted by Dave Preston at 7:18 pm on February 6, 2012 Tagged with: income tax
We have all heard the expression ‘money is tight’. On a daily basis I hear from taxpayers who have made it clear that they can barely afford current taxation levels, let alone any increases.
Posted by Dave Preston at 9:35 pm on January 31, 2012 Tagged with: Pneticton Vees
Jan 242012
Locally students in School Districts 67 and 23 are either at, or in most cases well above, provincial averages. This is in large part due to the excellent work that our teachers do in the classroom.
Posted by Dave Preston at 3:37 pm on January 24, 2012 Tagged with: education
Jan 172012
Some good news for those groups and organizations involved with gaming grant funding: the annual gaming grant budget will be increased to $135 million annually.
Posted by Dave Preston at 3:43 pm on January 17, 2012 Tagged with: gaming grants
Jan 102012
More recently residents in the south Okanagan may be aware of a popular walking trail near the community of Kaleden encountering access challenges.
Posted by Dave Preston at 5:44 pm on January 10, 2012 Tagged with: Kaleden, Skaha Bluffs
Jan 032012
In this 2011-2012 fiscal year, healthcare spending will increase to $17.5 billion. To put that figure in context, health spending now represents roughly 42 per cent of the entire BC budget.
Posted by Dave Preston at 5:32 pm on January 3, 2012 Tagged with: BC News, healthcare
Dec 202011
Last week I was honoured to moderate a public forum that allowed members of the public an opportunity to ask questions of elected ministers and also to Premier Christy Clark.
Posted by Dave Preston at 12:08 am on December 20, 2011 Tagged with: Christy Clark, Strata Property Act
Dec 122011
Today it is fair to say that the future for the Okanagan College Penticton campus has never looked brighter and this region now has an educational asset that is simply put, world class.
Posted by Dave Preston at 5:48 pm on December 12, 2011 Tagged with: Jim Pattison, Okanagan College, Penticton
Dec 082011
Recently the BC government has created a new online interactive website with a large amount of job and career related information.
Posted by Dave Preston at 2:38 pm on December 8, 2011 Tagged with: Bill Barisoff, impaired driving
The criticism in many cases was simply based on unhappiness or dislike for the persons elected however the level of commentary was at times deeply personal and uncalled for.
Posted by Dave Preston at 11:44 am on December 1, 2011 Tagged with: civic election, HST, provincial finances
Children come first with new family law
MLA Bill Barisoff
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Nov 212011
The new family law legislation will clarify parent’s responsibilities, address family violence and support families in resolving disputes out of court.
Posted by Dave Preston at 8:23 pm on November 21, 2011 Tagged with: family law
Fishing, hunting regulations now online
MLA Bill Barisoff
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Nov 172011
As many outdoor enthusiasts are well aware, regulations for angling and hunting are reviewed and potentially revised every two years, with an alternating year for fish and for wildlife.
Posted by Dave Preston at 1:18 am on November 17, 2011
Nov 092011
Post secondary students should be aware of changes to ensure that applying for and paying off student loans will now be easier.
Posted by Dave Preston at 11:21 am on November 9, 2011 Tagged with: Remembrance Day
Nov 012011
B.C. has a strong education system, however we must also recognize that our world is changing rapidly.
Posted by Dave Preston at 11:26 am on November 1, 2011 Tagged with: education, minimum wage
Congratulations to civic nominees
MLA Bill Barisoff
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Oct 182011
I would also like to recognize the dozens of citizens in communities throughout the South Okanagan who have also accepted a nomination to run for elected office.
Posted by Dave Preston at 10:45 pm on October 18, 2011 Tagged with: civic election
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