While the plight of refugees of the Syrian conflict dominate the nightly news, it is becoming more and more difficult to ignore the responsibility that we, as fortunate citizens of a free nation, have to extend a compassionate hand to those so desperately in need.   Our hearts may ache for the victims of the Syrian […]

 City of Penticton is pleased to announce that Eric Sorensen has been hired to be the new Chief Administrative Officer for the corporation. “Eric comes from the corporate world and brings a different perspective to partnerships, sustainability, service to customers and leveraging opportunities. Council wanted private-sector experience, with a proven track record, and the ability […]

Water levels remain healthy Water levels remain healthy in Oliver and council has no plans to impose water-use restrictions. But staff will prepare a water-restriction bylaw just in case it’s needed in the future. Director of public works Shawn Goodsell told council that town wells and the aquifers that feed them are at acceptable levels […]

It’s “back to the drawing board” for the RDOS after Oliver council on Monday rejected a request for approval of a regional economic development service. The Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen has been asking all local jurisdictions to approve the establishment of the Regional District Economic Development Service, which would “operate the promotion of economic […]

By ROY WOOD Oliver council has delayed approval of the Meadows Drive modular home development to ensure they don’t end up creating a “trailer park.” Rather than give the rezoning bylaw third reading on Monday, council told staff to prepare a covenant that would compel the developer to meet criteria including: concrete foundations; diversity of […]