Although numerous studies by the RCMP and Transport Canada show that at least 90 per cent of British Columbians wear their seatbelts, a Coroners Service study showed that fewer than 60 per cent of those who died were wearing them at the time they crashed. The BC Coroner’s Service study looked in detail at fatal […]
Archives for February 2012
Summer is over – back to winter
What a shock to see this – garbage day in Oliver. Roads slick. Road crews on the job. Give it extra time. For those that just cleaned their cars….o well.
Rural taxes will be held to zero increase or less
Rural Tax Payers If you live out of town in the rural area – “C” the part of the RDOS that surrounds Oliver you will likely pay about the same in taxes this year as you did 2011 or less according to Director Allan Patton. All civic government in this area seems bent on holding […]
Town siren and false alarms
A greater use of the fire alarm has got the attention of Oliver residents in the last few days. Pictured here is 2 trucks and two full crews called to the Sen Pok Chin Elementary School Wednesday morning. Fire Department media spokesman Spencer Tribbick says that was the second school false alarm that day. Crews were asked to […]
Support Leza’s artistic talent – tonight
You have been invited to an evening of fine art & conversation. Join Leza Macdonald at tonight, February 16th, 7 – 9 p.m., for some refreshments: tasty bites, while enjoying some amazing art!!! See you there! Where? – at Medici’s of course.
Go Hornets Go – Ladies you are winners!
The South Zone Champions were crowned last night for Sr. Girls Basketball and it was the SOSS Hornets who captured the title with a score 58-39, and capped their undefeated league record. It was a solid team defensive performance behind strong shooting from Ashley McGinnis with 23 pts., followed closely with Jessa Kriesel who added […]
CIGV ( Great Valley Radio) sale to Newcap approved by CRTC
Newcap received approval today to acquire the assets of CIGV 100.7 (GIANT FM) in Penticton, B.C. from Great Valley Radio Ltd. for a purchase price of 2 million dollars. No details were released about Newcap’s future plans for the station, but it is widely believed that they will retain the existing Country format. The deal […]
