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October 20th event
Oliver Grandmothers for Africa A lively and upbeat meeting of the Oliver Grandmothers for Africa took place October 5th. Two things led to high spirits. The first was that Shirley Polk agreed to lead the group again for the coming year. Her organizational skills and commitment have been a major factor in the success of […]
On the hill – with MP Richard Cannings
Universal pharmacare is a hot topic on Parliament Hill these days. The concept is simple—a single program that would ensure that all Canadians had free access to prescription drugs. Canada is the only country in the world with universal health care that doesn’t include the cost of drugs in its coverage. And that doesn’t make […]
More restrictive rules likely for campfires
By ROY WOOD Despite a call from one councillor for a more moderate approach, Oliver council has apparently acceded to senior staff’s recommendation for restrictive rules around open fires at campgrounds. Council agreed Tuesday to forward its draft fire control to the Oliver Fire Protection District for its perusal and comment. The bylaw will then […]
Council reverses garbage cart decision
By ROY WOOD A decision by the town of Summerland has forced Oliver council to reverse a June initiative toward a modern, cart-based system for residential garbage, recycling and yard waste pickup. Chief administrative officer Cathy Cowan told council on Tuesday that for Oliver to move to automated collection while partner municipalities retain manual collection […]
Update – from Emergency Services
One person was flown to hospital after a serious crash Tuesday on Willowbrook Rd., near the intersection of Yellowbrick Rd. It is believed a woman was extricated from her car. Air ambulance was dispatched, meeting emergency responders at the Dominion Radio Astrophysical Observatory shortly after 3 p.m. Cpl. Don Wrigglesworth of the Penticton RCMP says […]
Letter to the editor
From: Rick Knodel On behalf of RDOS Area “C” Director Terry Schafer and myself we would like to thank Brad Fossett for his service in the Willowbrooke Volunteer Fire Department. During his five years he has been instrumental in overseeing the change to a much more technical and bureaucratic system that is being put […]