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 […]

Get ready for the big reveal! The Canada 150 Mosaic Mural is complete!  Thanks to everyone who participated in the fun painting days.  Please join us for the unveiling: Canada Day Breakfast Saturday, July 1st 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Oliver Parks & Recreation Community Centre FREE Pancake Breakfast. Face painting and performances by local talent.

Penticton Sunday 4:30 pm 1280 Commercial Way Photo by Skylar Noe-vack

10:35 pm Sunday South foot of Cessna Street (east of airport) Observed to be a farm type fire Oliver Fire Department attending

Just before noon Sunday Similkameen Ave and Hwy 97 Injuries not believe to be life threatening