OPINION-EDITORIAL Province supports further liquor reform By Rich Coleman VICTORIA – With Bill C-311 currently before the Senate, I want to reassure British Columbians our government is committed to opening domestic markets for B.C. wines. This week, our senior liquor officials attended meetings in Quebec with their provincial counterparts where the direct shipment […]
Archives for 2012
Chair of Okanagan Regional Library Board dies
A popular Shuswap area politician has passed away after a short illness. Ted Bacigalupo, Area ‘C’ Director – Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD) died on the Wednesday evening. He was first elected in 1999 to represent the region around Sorrento and north of Salmon Arm. Bacigalupo represented a rural area but was respected widely in the […]
Hurry – its free
Coming to the Quail Garage Sale on Saturday? Have a look at some items we’re giving away: softwood lumber, wood pallets, rain barrels, shelving, and other bits and pieces that might appeal to a handy gal or guy. Perfect for outdoor projects and shelving. Lumber comes in various sizes and lengths (2x12x20, 2×10, 2×8, etc) […]
New officers installed at Rotary
Installing officer, Chris Southin, assistant governor for district 5060 President Blaine Krist, Past President Ann Hayes, Treasurer Bob Currie, Executive members, Joan McCaughey, Mo Doerr, Norris Thompson (not shown). Absent Ron Worth. Photos by Russell Work Inbound Rotary exchange student Lautero Ferrari from Argentina and outbound Kenya Rogers to Peru, led the club in O […]
Bail hearing delayed
The Penticton Law Courts have now set a time, place and date for a bail hearing in the case of Brian Douglas Louie, 33, charged with five criminal code offences including aggravated assault and assault causing bodily harm for an incident in May 20th in Oliver. Louie, for the first time, appeared before the Justice […]
Spray spotted – look for the bird
Chair lift? Where?
Oliver wants to get involved in Geocaching
The Oliver Tourism Association is launching its Geocaching Campaign and we would like to highlight your business! Here is some information about geocaching and our campaign: What is Geocaching? Geocaching is a high-tech treasure hunting game played throughout the world by adventure seekers equipped with GPS devices and GPS-enabled mobile phones. The basic Idea is […]