BC boasts one of the highest populations of black bears in the world with their numbers being somewhere between 120 and 150 thousand animals. Pretty much all of BC is considered “bear country” with bears inhabiting everything from the coastal forests, through to the interior grasslands. From north to south and east to west in […]

Some discussion at the Regional District Thursday on the possible need to evacuate the residents of six homes at Twin Lakes –  Friday or the weekend – if the water rises further. But no alert has been issued. An alert issued for Vaseux Lake residents….. An evacuation alert issued for residents of the Testalinda Creek area…. The […]

Taylor is trying his hand at weaving, under the supervision on Donna and teacher Lindsey McVicar The Desert Sage Spinners and Weavers celebrate their 40th anniversary, in the year of the Rooster with a full house for their Tea at the community centre – with a few special guests. Mrs. McVicar, the very innovative art […]

Broken pipe full of reclaimed water coming down from Topping Lake to the centre of Town. Pipe burst, flooded street and orchard. Then fixed by Town crews. Back to normal. Thanks to Megan Green for the photo

His Worship Ron Hovanes Town of Oliver Her Worship Sue McKortoff Town of Osoyoos Dear Mayor Hovanes and Mayor McKortoff: Thank you for your joint April 22nd letter regarding South Okanagan General Hospital (SOGH) services. I would like to take this opportunity to provide information on our services and assure you of our commitment to […]

Representatives of the company Starbuds will address Oliver Town Council (In committee) at 3pm in chambers.