Ask anyone what they imagine a move to a small town like ours will provide and, chances are, they will say that they expect a peaceful, quiet lifestyle. Anyone driving through Oliver and surrounding districts sees rolling hills, covered in grapevines and mile after mile of orchard.  Add to this the warm, dry climate and […]

WCRA umbrella. This strange sight at Richter Pass Motorplex in Osoyoos on Father’s Day is how drag racers make an umbrella. WCRA lined all the street cars up at the starting line during the rain delay in an attempt to keep the water off the track.P

 Victor Joseph Lessard Aug. 12, 1934 – June 10, 2017   On Saturday, June 10, 2017, Mr. Victor Joseph Lessard of Oliver passed away peacefully at the McKinney Place Extended Care Unit at the age of 82 years. He was predeceased by his wife Doreen Lessard; parents Lucien and Rosalie Lessard; sisters Helen (Gilbert) Brock […]

As a downtown business merchant, you are undoubtedly aware of the limited parking available for patrons. The Town of Oliver has made additional parking available in the recently purchased lot at 6219-6231 Main Street, between Edward Jones Investments and the Oliver Garden Restaurant.  This area has no time limit, though it is use-at-your own risk. […]

As flooding issues remain top of mind in the Okanagan, we are reminded of the extreme weather events seen in our valley and the need for all of us to do our part and prepare. Okanagan mayors came together today to speak with one voice, encouraging residents to prepare their yards for wet and dry […]

Last Friday afternoon the House of Commons adjourned for the day with a rare event—a unanimous vote in favour of a private members bill from an opposition party.  Bill C-211 instructs the government to create a federal framework to better deal with post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD. I’ve heard a lot about PTSD from people […]