Is it a signal of new facilities on the way or is it an obvious sign that a provincial election is approaching?
Two big provincial announcements are scheduled Wednesday morning in the Okanagan.
Premier Christy Clark will hold a news conference at the Penticton hospital for an announcement that is said to benefit families in the South Okanagan.
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Over the last few weeks, there have been rallying cries that the hospital is overcrowded and needs a new care tower.
Meanwhile, Justice Minister Shirley Bond will be with Osoyoos Indian Band Chief Clarence Louie to make an announcement regarding the construction of the new Okanagan correctional centre in Oliver.
It was in January 2012 that the province announced it would be constructing a $200 million prison at the Osoyoos Indian Band’s industrial park. The province says the jail will bring 1,000 new construction jobs along with 240 permanent ones once the facility is complete.
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