The Government of Canada site “Canada: A History of Refugees”. It shows the history of Canada (1776-2011) accepting other human beings living in impossible conditions who had to leave their homes and were generously accepted by Canadians. They made their new lives here contributing to the Canada we are proud of today. We have benefitted […]

I am always skeptical when letters to the editor are signed by doctors as I interpret this as an attempt by the writer to obtain a certain credibility, based not on their arguments, but on their education.  Signing as a ‘doctor’ implies some sort of expertise in the field, and indeed, if said doctor was […]

9:45 am Ceremony indoors at Oliver Community Hall 10:50 am Ceremony outdoors at Oliver Cenotaph (Town Hall)

Many Canadians are enjoying a rare surge of optimism as they welcome a new Prime Minister, cabinet, and presumably, a new direction, for Canada. I’m one of them, although I find myself stepping back to a more cautious mindset. After 10 years of oppressive democratic, environmental, and public services darkness it seems almost logical that […]

On Friday November 27 and Saturday November 28, Oliver’s Community Light Up & Fireworks brings families together to celebrate the start of the festive season and put some sparkle into the winter months. Bring the kids along for pictures with Santa, fun entertainment for all the family and a bonfire and fireworks, all taking place […]

With regards to our sponsored refugees coming to Oliver. I believe this is the correct way to take in refugees.  Expecting a country to take unknown thousands of refugees is bound to cause much disagreement. We have thousands of homeless here in Canada, so many poor families who are just managing to exist, children living […]