As expected the RDOS has opted to take its fight about genetically modified food products to the provincial group – Union of BC Municipalities. RE: GMO Resolution RECOMMENDATION: That the Board rescind paragraphs 1 & 2 of Resolution B234/12A and refer the investigation of establishment of Genetically Modified Organism (GMO)-Free Zones within the Province to […]
Archives for 2012
Take the plunge
More dust than smoke
Oliver Fire Department asked for assistance at 8:25 this morning by the RDOS landfill. Two trucks responded. A spokesman at the garbage dump said that “some matting” possibly underlay was smouldering and just would not go out. He said it might have soaked in a flammable fluid. Fearing that the smouldering mass could ignite and […]
Hey – when I grow up I want a golf cart!
These are two of the family of 4 new coyote pups that have taken up residence on the edge of Fairview Mountain Golf Course. Like others in the past, they appear frisky, playful and relatively unphased by the passing golfers. Photo and story by John Chapman
Spraying in the forest?
Photo by Eileen Redding
Upcoming – plan to buy tickets
Right decision?
Thursday – nice sunny day and the first opportunity for something new at the Oliver Country Market – Light crowd, not a lot of vendors – will the new day attract more customers than before or more vendors. Should hours be changed? See poll to the right
Town’s annual meeting and report on 2011
A year has come and gone – now a full report from Town of Oliver staff including all financial documents. Read them all here – just press the link Town of Oliver’s Annual Meeting will be held next Monday in council chambers at the regular meeting time of 7 pm.