Opinion - Summerland Review http://www.summerlandreview.com/opinion RSS Feed for Opinion - Summerland Review en-us Wed, 23 May 2012 23:22:52 GMT Transferring money http://www.summerlandreview.com/opinion/153312705.html The system of transfer payments and grant funding from one level of government to the next is confusing to say the least. Stopping bullies http://www.summerlandreview.com/opinion/151796615.html Since it was formed three years ago, the Stop A Bully initiative has allowed students and parents to report cases of bullying. A change in the sales tax structure http://www.summerlandreview.com/opinion/151796415.html When the move to the HST was first announced, in the early days the reaction by most citizens was fairly muted. Removing barriers http://www.summerlandreview.com/opinion/150849995.html We have made much progress in assisting those who have disabilities. Looking back at a year in Ottawa http://www.summerlandreview.com/opinion/150842505.html MP Dan Albas looks back on the 12 months he has spent as the Member of Parliament for Okanagan-Coquihalla. Hockey and motorcycle safety http://www.summerlandreview.com/opinion/149922435.html There is something to be said when members of a community have an opportunity to come together and celebrate success and achievement. Keep ideas coming http://www.summerlandreview.com/opinion/149922815.html The importance of a supportive environment cannot be overstated when it comes to developing new concepts and fresh ideas. Police report http://www.summerlandreview.com/opinion/148963625.html News and activity from the Summerland RCMP detachment. Caught in a dispute http://www.summerlandreview.com/opinion/148963465.html Summerland’s Good Will Shakespeare Festival will take place this year, but it will be considerably shorter than in the past. Tax hike not so bad http://www.summerlandreview.com/opinion/148009075.html While property taxes in Summerland are rising by 1.5 per cent this year, the increase is small when measured against the rate of inflation.