Opinion

Summerland, Penticton, Oliver, and Osoyoos, the Canadian Cancer Society needs your help.

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.

It is often said that hindsight is 20-20 and even more so in government as initiatives would be viewed differently today than in the past.

Anyone who has driven north up Highway 97 through Peachland and up Drought Hill with any regularity is aware of the potential dangers.

Indicators show Summerland as a much more vibrant place than some would believe.

There has been evidence of a great awareness of the public as more people take responsibility to scoop their dog’s poop.

In a country as affluent as Canada, hunger is unacceptable.

A proposed walking trail in Summerland is now on hold after grant funding was not approved.

April 9 marks the 95th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge.

As the municipality prepares its 2012 budget, one thing is certain: Taxes will go up once again this year.