A senior federal cabinet minister has launched a scathing attack on a review board’s decision to grant escorted outings to a British Columbia man who killed his three children. Industry Minister James Moore issued a statement Saturday saying the decision to grant Allan Schoenborn the privilege is an “insult.” Schoenborn has been held in a […]
Archives for May 2015
Steamfest – Penticton
Meander, featuring Dave and Annie Ramey performs a favourite song during Steamfest celebrations at Penticton’s Gyro Park, Saturday. The musical afternoon was part of 100 years of steam power on the railway. The special weekend continues Sunday at the Summerland railway with a stamp unveiling at 10 a.m. followed by special anniversary train rides beginning at 10:30 […]
Canada’s disgrace – part two
APTN National News Canada committed “cultural genocide” against Indigenous peoples through policies like Indian residential schools which were created to wipe out the languages and cultures of pre-existing nations, said the country’s top judge in a speech delivered Thursday. Supreme Court of Canada Chief Justice Beverley McLachlin delivered her remarks as Ottawa prepares for the […]
Ruddiman loses bid to become BC’s top doctor – by one vote
An Oliver doctor who lost his bid to be the next president of Doctors of B.C. is calling for a recount after losing by one vote to one of the country’s strongest advocates for private medical surgery options. Dr. Alan Ruddiman lost to Dr. Brian Day — 946 to 945 — when the results of […]
Bandshell opens in OK Falls
98 year old Mary Ferris* steals the show – she arrived at 18 in Okanagan Falls a few years ago. VIPs line up for the picture
Lemonade stand on Coyote Street
Mike and the kids – check out the yard sale Saturday 1st Oliver Scouts Yard Sale YARD SALE All proceeds to 1st Oliver Scouts Saturday, May 30th 8:00-12:00 No early birds please. 6446 Coyote Street
Work at race track will start ?
May 21 – Area 27 website source Further to our January vote approval with the Osoyoos Indian Band (OIB), we’re making the last preparations before starting track construction. Funding is in place to complete the project, the circuit is at the final stage of engineering, and we’re working with the OIB and the AANDC on […]
Injuries ?
RCMP, Oliver Fire and Ambulance dispatched late last night (22:41) to Nk’Mip Rd north OIB Cemetary. (nearest marker 4200 block) Blue truck off road – heavy damage – rolled or flipped. One report indicated that one person was ejected from the vehicle on impact. Oliver Fire Department cleared the scene quickly leaving the location to […]