A full service hotel is needed in Oliver and local Mayor says the push is on to attract one. Mayor Ron Hovanes say they have recently sent out requests to 30-40 hotel companies across North America urging them to take a hard look at Oliver. “About two years ago we did a hotel feasibility study, […]
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“Liberal” liquor laws
British Columbia small business owners and their clients say they’re excited about relaxed liquor regulations that have come into effect. One of the biggest changes will allow any business to apply for a liquor licence. John Yap, parliamentary secretary to the Minister of Small Business says he expects spas, bookstores and cooking schools will apply. Liquor […]
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Rest in peace Paula
Obituary for the late Paula Towers August 14, 1970 – January 1, 2017 Paula was predeceased by her best friend Julie, her Mother, Shirley, Step Father and grandparents. She is survived by her son Taylor and many loving friends. Paula worked in numerous stores during her work career in all different industries. Her final job […]
Head-on collision near Yellow Lake
Kaleden Volunteer FD responded to a head-on collision on Highway 3A at about 5:10 p.m. Sunday between Sheep Creek Road and the Yellow Lake Rest Area finding one person trapped in the wreckage. Three persons taken to hospital by ambulance Highway 3A was shut down for three hours between Keremeos and the Highway 97 junction as rescue […]
Oliver’s Downtown Action Plan
The Downtown Action Plan will outline the different types of activities the Town of Oliver and partners could pursue to retain existing businesses, attract new investment, and enhance the public realm to support the ongoing revitalization of Downtown Oliver. It is being developed with the support of the BC Rural Development Fund. The Downtown Action […]