Several semi-trailers in the ditch and ambulance reporting very dangerous road conditions. DriveBC: Vehicle Incident Highway 3 Both directions – Closed in both directions 20 km west of Rock Creek because of Vehicle Incident. Estimated time of opening currently unavailable, assessment in progress. No detour available. Next update 9am. Updated on Wed Feb 15 at […]
Archives for 2017
Throne speech lacks detail
Lt.-Gov. Judith Guichon delivered a pre-election throne speech Tuesday in Victora that spoke glowingly of the government’s achievements and promised taxpayer relief. “British Columbians have worked hard. Your government’s plan to control spending, balance budgets, and pay down the debt has resulted in growing surpluses,” said Guichon in her Speech From The Throne. “That money belongs […]
Viewer discretion by Pat Whalley
Have you noticed just how many television programs have the “viewer discretion is advised” warning? Not just stories depicting scenes of violence and criminal actions but even talk shows seem to welcome bad language. I enjoy all types of cooking shows, especially competitions, but why do they need a warning for strong language? Has our […]
Downtown renewal seeks ideas
By ROY WOOD Got some great ideas about how to revitalize Oliver’s downtown? Then you need to come to the brew pub downstairs at the Firehall Bistro this evening and talk to the consultants who are preparing a plan to breathe new life into the downtown core. Two representatives from EcoPlan International updated town council […]
High assessment stymies lease agreement
By ROY WOOD Town staff will go back to the drawing board after a property owner seeking to buy or lease a parcel of town land complained that the terms demanded by the town are unreasonable. Dan Friesen, a principal in FourPharm Ventures, told council Tuesday that his company is interested in buying or long-term […]
Town of Oliver – council briefs
Reporter: Roy Wood Town hall targeted for heritage designation The town and the local historical society will work together to designate the town hall as a heritage building, including the cenotaph and the John Oliver statue. The Oliver and District Heritage Society recently raised the issue of protecting the town hall and suggested that such […]