At the best of times – Environment Canada’s record for accuracy is about 50% What do you think? – is it likely we will get 3 days and 3 nights of rain…. or is that –  ” it could happen, chance of, etc.” My favourite forecast that cannot be disputed. Dark tonight, brighter during the day. Clear […]

Fall Art Show and Sale – sponsor – Oliver Community Arts Council Artists of all ages and skill levels are encouraged to enter works in any visual medium in the upcoming Fall Art Show and Sale (FASS). The Oliver Community Arts Council mounts the popular event on Saturday September 29 and Sunday September 30. The […]

By ROY WOOD After lengthy debate and clearly divided opinion, Osoyoos council decided Monday to borrow about $1.5 million to pay for a water twinning project rather than dip into its $2.6 million water reserve fund. The borrowing option was recommended by senior town staff, including operations director Jim Dinwoodie and finance director Jim Zakall. […]

Two weeks – students return to classes in 14 days Yes this picture taken this morning

From: Linda Larson, MLA By now many of you will be aware of the Community Crime Forum on Aug 28th organized by a private citizen, Michael Guthrie. I know Mr. Guthrie has put a great deal of time and effort into organizing this forum. It is important to note that Oliver and Osoyoos are not […]

It’ll be a huge concern if we don’t see the overnight conditions start to drop down a bit,” according to B.C. Fruit Growers Association president Pinder Dhaliwal “Right now, it seems like the smoke is sort of acting like a blanket, keeping temperatures at night a few degrees above normal,” Dhaliwal said. Summer-ripening apple varieties […]

Ye Olde Welcome Inn pub north of Oliver at Gallagher Lake has received a facelift (sandblasted exterior and new parking lot – expanded and paved) and is reopening to the public September 14 or before. The pub changed ownership earlier in the summer and closed for renovations. “So many people keep stopping by to talk […]