Tag Archives: Okanagan
Study examines impact of piece rates in agriculture
The province has released a study on the economic impact of piece rates in British Columbia as part of efforts to ensure working people earn a fair wage. The study, undertaken by Karen Taylor, Univers...
News Dec 10, 2019
Speculation tax rising in new year
The B.C. government has confirmed plans to increase the speculation and vacancy tax next year. Finance Minister Carole James says the tax rate for foreign owners and satellite families will rise to tw...
Pete McIntyre Dec 10, 2019
MLA won’t seek fourth term
Steve Thomson says it’s time to pass the torch to the next generation. The three term Liberal MLA for Kelowna-Mission, first elected in 2009, has announced he won’t be seeking re-election ...
Pete McIntyre Dec 09, 2019
Residents out of their homes after fire
Seven adults, three children and several pets have been displaced from their homes after a fire damaged a four unit complex on Valleyview Road in Kelowna this morning. “At approximately 9:41 a.m...
Pete McIntyre Dec 06, 2019
Residents out of their homes after fire
Seven adults, three children and several pets have been displaced from their homes after a fire damaged a four unit complex on Valleywiew Road in Kelowna this morning. “At approximately 9:41 a.m...
Pete McIntyre Dec 06, 2019
City proposing 3.9 per cent tax hike
Kelowna council will discuss the city’s provisional 2020 budget at an all-day meeting at City Hall Thursday, Dec. 12th. Staff are recommending a 3.9 per cent tax hike, of which 2.08 per cent is ...
Pete McIntyre Dec 05, 2019
City proposing 3.9 per cent tax hike
Kelowna council will discuss the city’s provisional 2020 budget at an all-day meeting at City Hall Thursday, Dec. 12th. Staff are recommending a 3.9 per cent tax hike, of which 2.08 per cent is ...
Pete McIntyre Dec 05, 2019
Good Citizenship medal recipients announced
Eighteen B.C. residents have been chosen to receive the Province’s Medal of Good Citizenship for their outstanding service and commitment to helping others in their communities. “Congratul...
Pete McIntyre Dec 05, 2019
Giving Tuesday celebrated around Okanagan
Giving Tuesday civic celebrations have been held as part of the Giving Tuesday Okanagan movement. Local civic leaders, charities, companies and citizens gathered at City Hall in Penticton, Kelowna and...
Pete McIntyre Dec 04, 2019
Giving Tuesday celebrated around Okanagan
Giving Tuesday civic celebrations have been held as part of the Giving Tuesday Okanagan movement. Local civic leaders, charities, companies and citizens gathered at City Hall in Penticton, Kelowna and...
Pete McIntyre Dec 04, 2019