Update Monday morning A man who was taken into police custody following the discovery of a body in Oliver this past weekend, has since been released. Around 3 a.m. on Saturday morning, the Oliver RCMP were called to a disturbance on Saw Mill Lake. According to Cst. Kris Clark, police arrived to find the body of […]
Archives for June 2014
Work begins this week
Person of interest released on Sawmill Lake death
No weapon – no suspect – police on the look out
2014-06-08 at ~ 15:09 hours, Oliver Detachment RCMP responded to a panic/hold-up alarm at Spud’s Liquor Store at 6341 Main St. While en route, members were updated by the complainant that the lone male had run away on Main St travelling North. The male suspect was described as approximately 5’10” and approximately 260 pounds and […]
More August entertainment
At Medici’s this summer Legendary Sylvia Tyson and the ladies of Quartette will take to the stage Saturday August 16 with an intimate acoustic version of their tour program. Since their debut in 1993, the four members of Quartette have been both publicly and critically acclaimed for their lush harmonies and delightfully diverse repertoire. Cindy […]
School support staff settle with government
The provincial bargaining committee, working with the British Columbia Public School Employers’ Association (BCPSEA) and the unions representing education support staff have reached a provincial framework agreement under the 2014 Economic Stability Mandate. The agreement covers a five-year term, from July 1, 2014, through June 30, 2019. It provides for wage increases in keeping with […]
Police seek suspect – video surveillance being used
Oliver RCMP are investigating a robbery Sunday at Murphy’s Pub on Main Street Several patrons reported to ODN that the location was in lock-down when they were attempting to get service at the wine and beer store. “I dropped by yesterday aft around 3:30 to get a cold bottle of wine to take to a […]