BCTF’s spokesman Jim Iker says “the government needs to back off the 10 year contract scheme, offer fair increases, and improve class size/composition. Peter Cameron (Government chief negotiator) has not been empowered to make the big moves it will take to get a deal.” Cameron says he’s not about to sacrifice the province’s stellar credit […]
Archives for April 2014
Teachers and government at odds over possible deal
Oliver police report – update
On April 24th, 2014, at approximately 3:56PM, while conducting patrols on Bank Avenue. and Main St., in Oliver, members of the Oliver RCMP and South Okanagan Traffic Services conducted a traffic stop with a grey 1993 GMC Pick-up bearing an unattached British Columbia licence plate. Upon speaking with the vehicle’s driver, who was also determined […]
He’s back……. ( BC Senior Games Zone 5 helps with tennis )
Jim Cade left – Bob Grant (tanned and ready to play) Zone 5 is pleased to donated $800 toward the purchase of a portable ball machine. This and other gifts designed to assist seniors throughout the Zone. Cheques handed out to: Osoyoos Dragon Boat Club, pickleball groups and the Penticton Carpet Bowling Club. The 2014 […]
Hampson to report for ODN
As things get busier around Oliver Daily News there is a need for someone with experience. Pat Hampson, retired, a community volunteer with a past. Former Mayor of Oliver Former Chief of Squamish Fire Department Pat is skilled at noting detail and will report on Council business in the South Okanagan on a as-required basis […]
Not for sale – what year? how many miles?
Photo by Dave Whalley
Coming to a weekend near you
Next weekend (May3-4) is the BC Volunteer Firefighters Spring Seminar. There will be over 300 participants taking part in 24 different Firefighting and Rescue related sessions at the Oliver Community Centre. There will be live fire and lots of smoke coming from the grounds so don’t be alarmed. The public is welcome to watch from […]
Rain or Shine – Cubs soapbox derby
This Saturday (April 26th) at 10:00 am Skagit Avenue, Oliver, BC Take Highway 97 driving south – turn right at 1st cross avenue – past the second set of lights