Government is helping extend the life of B.C. schools with today’s investment of $40 million in the School Enhancement Program to help school districts repair, upgrade and improve their facilities. Over the next week school districts throughout B.C. will be notified about how they can apply for funding under this program. Projects will be chosen […]
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Rest in peace Esther
Esther Dawson April 8, 1922 – March 12, 2016 It is with sadness we announce the passing of our loving mother on March 12, 2016 in Grand Forks. Esther was born in Edmonton, Alberta on April 8, 1922 and came with her family to Oliver in May 1926. She Lived in Oliver for 80 years […]
Time to talk ticks
The early spring weather means many of us are spending more time outside. We aren’t the only ones enjoying the unseasonable warmth – the change in weather also brings out ticks – small bugs that feed on the blood of humans and animals and can sometimes transmit disease. Ticks are most often found in tall […]
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All okay – head on collision with ambulance
Osoyoos RCMP Media Release On March 10, 2016 at 7:00pm, the Osoyoos RCMP responded to a head on motor vehicle collision between a Chevy Malibu and a BC Ambulance. A BC Ambulance from Oliver was travelling south bound on Highway 97 near 128th Avenue when the driver of the north bound Malibu failed to negotiate […]
Stronger passwords prevent fraud
Beware increased social media security risks says IT expert Penticton, B.C.—Last month’s report of a Newfoundland woman whose Tim Hortons’ RRRoll Up The Rim to Win prize was stolen after she posted a photo of her winning cup on Facebook is a reminder that you don’t really know who your “friends” are on social media. […]
3000 attend health fair
Pictured Grant Storzuk – Osoyoos Physio + South Okanagan Wellness Centres. The Okanagan Similkameen Healthy Living Fair Society is thrilled with the turnout and support the community showed during this past weekend’s Healthy Living Fair which took place at the Penticton Trade & Convention Centre, with over 3,000 community members in attendance. Despite the rain […]