In answer to Tom’s letter of May 1. There seems to be some confusion about the “no” side of using Centennial Park as a hotel site. I, plus many other locals, have no objection to a hotel or motel, in fact I couldn’t agree more that Oliver needs such a facility in order to encourage […]

Mayor Ron Hovanes with Quin Erzinger BC Open Crokinole Championship Oliver, BC – April 29, 2017 Doubles Divisional Winners Competitive Doubles 1st Place: MJ Andreola – Fernie, BC – $100.00, Trophy & Certificate Thomas Johnston – Varna, ON – $100.00, Trophy & Certificate – pictured above 2nd Place:         Wade Thomas -Vancouver, BC – $ 50.00 […]

Dear Editor Two days ago vandals struck again at my house.   For the second time, they stole my ‘Yes National Park’ sign and this time they also took the expensive post used for my house numbers that it was mounted on.  It is time to vote and, thank God, we still have a secret ballot […]

Open Letter re Centennial Park and Hotel Development From: Tom Szalay 6604 Bellevue Drive To: Mayor and Council Town of Oliver   I am writing to express my strong support for council’s approval of Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1350.22, being considered at public hearing on May 8, 2017. I am writing this as open letter, with […]

David Holmes-Smith May 2, 1924 – April 24, 2017 David Holmes-Smith passed away peacefully with family at his side on April 24, 2017, at the age of 92.  He is survived by his sons, Rupert (Janice) and Nick (Ali), and daughter Susan (Greg).  David is also survived by his 7 grandchildren; Ryan, Danika, Sean, Jacklyn, […]