Members of the Community Social Services Bargaining Association have ratified the agreement reached with the Community Social Services Employers’ Association under the government’s 2010 mandate. This agreement covers approximately 14,000 employees, working for more than 200 contracted agencies, who deliver services to British Columbia’s most vulnerable citizens. Government announced its intention to control spending on […]
Archives for 2011
Now back to the sports desk
Hi Jack Message here from SOSS Field Hockey Coach Ian Gibson. Oliver is hosting the Senior Girls Field Hockey Valley Championships on Monday. Anyone is welcome to watch the games of course; perhaps there are Oliver-ites who have never seen a field hockey game played before that would like to come & watch. If SOSS […]
Saturday fibre fest
Some photos of last year’s Slow Fibre Fest may tempt you to visit the one upcoming! Desert Sage Spinners & Weavers present Slow Fibre Fest Saturday October 29, 2011 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Penticton Seniors Centre 2965 South Main, Penticton Whether you’re there to shop or just there for the experience, there is […]
Strategic plan exposed to public
Consultants and politicians met Thursday with 40 people interested in seeing details of the “in progress” Oliver Airport Strategic Plan at an open forum at the Elks Hall. Members of the Airport Advisory Commitee, consultants and local plan advisors were there to hear feedback. Once the verbal and written feedback is analyzed the ‘Plan’ will […]
Fair comment
Please use the comment section of Oliver Daily News to make any comment you wish and be willing to put your full name to those comments – especially when you want to take a shot at the owner of this blog. Please stick to the issues and the facts as you see them. Do some […]
House signs and numbers
When the new address change was announced in Oliver a couple of weeks ago, I took the opportunity to create a residential address sign project for our town that looks attractive, is 911 friendly using reflective 4″ numbers and easy to read fonts. The signs are made from 080 gauge aluminum enamel coated with […]
Flu season – help is on Main Street
Every year, influenza infects 10 to 20 per cent of the population, causing illness, lost productivity, and unnecessary hospitalizations. In B.C., hundreds die as a result each year. While most people recover completely from the flu, vulnerable populations can suffer serious consequences, including death. BC Government News Release Flu shots available at Oliver Pharmacy (Remedy’s […]
Oliver one of the first of 98 to use BizPaL
40 more B.C. municipalities now using BizPaL VICTORIA – Starting and running a business in British Columbia is easier thanks to BizPaL, an online business permit and licence service that saves time spent on paperwork and helps entrepreneurs start up faster. 40 additional municipalities in British Columbia are now using the plan according to the […]