The public is urged to take extra care near the Okanagan River as water levels remain high. With the summer season in full swing, the Okanagan River is a popular place to enjoy B.C.’s great outdoors. Visitors and residents are reminded that the Okanagan River’s high water levels mean additional risks to public safety posed […]
Archives for July 2011
Less grass – less water
Play safe near Okanagan River this summer
BC Ambassador programme
The BC Ambassador Program began in 1999; it is an annual event that takes place in August. The program is open to any young man or women age 17 to 24, who has held an Ambassador/Royal title in British Columbia. The British Columbia Ambassador team representing our youth travels thoughout our province, promoting our mandate. […]
The winner – 2008 Syrah – Quinta Ferreira
Congratulations to John and Maria Ferreira for the quality of their wines. Quinta Ferreira Estate Winery – Oliver BC winery will be presented an award today for its 2008 Syrah – by a delegation from BC Government House. The Honourable Steven Point, OBC (Xwĕ lī qwĕl tĕl) will visit all winning wineries to present the Awards. Members […]
Ripoffs move to the CPR building
Staff in at Penticton fire dispatch still concerned
I am the Senior Dispatcher for Fire Dispatch, located in Penticton and am responsible for our Communications system. The cost savings for the bids that are thrown around are incorrect; Penticton’s bid included MANY more things than the other three did; in fact many of our duties are impossible to be performed remotely. The bids […]
Great bread and much much more
Wayne and Dianna Jones pose for a picture at Oliver’s Bakery and Deli. Check out their website at www.oliverbakerydeli.ca Welcome as a sponsor of Oliver Daily News. Drop in for a coffee, a doughnut, a soup and much more.