By ROY WOOD The main new thing about the non-smoking bylaw that went into effect in Oliver on Monday is that you can no longer smoke in parks and other outdoor recreational spaces. But it isn’t as draconian as the originally proposed bylaw, which, according to Councillor Dave Mattes, “was so large that we were […]
Archives for 2018
Local mayors respond to Greyhound – takin' a hike
Greyhound’s departure from Western Canada will be a blow to small communities. “I’m not surprised that Greyhound is cutting services to smaller communities, because they’ve been doing this for years,” said Oliver mayor Ron Hovanes. “But the fact that they are pulling out completely, it’s going to be devastating for smaller rural communities.” Osoyoos mayor Sue McKortoff […]
Cougar sighting*
Kandice Davidson says The cougar that’s been hanging around south of Thorpe bridge/north of road 9 is BIG! He is not afraid & growled at man & dog. Man & dog backed up slowly with big branch. Thankfully dog was leashed b/c of thunder or situation could have been very different. BE VERY CAREFUL!!! Editor’s […]
5 year lease signed by RDOS and Fairview Heritage Townsite Society
The Society has been negotiating a new lease (Heritage Service Agreement) for a number of years as a previous arrangement had expired on the near 31.3 hectares site – (Eight sizable lots on the Fairview slopes). The land involved has boundaries ( in part – between Fairview Rd, Old Golf Course Rd and Knippelberg Rd […]
by Doris Lancaster
Use of imitation gun – dangerous – says police
On Monday, July 9th, 2018, at around 2am, the proprietor of “Anthony’s Pub”, located at 3502 Skaha Lake Rd, in Penticton, called 911 reporting several people had attempted to break into his building. While Police were en-route, a witness also called 911 reporting a man waving around a hand-gun, in the same area. Upon Police […]
Gas line ruptured – Fire department closes roadway for short time…
Monday 1:04 pm McKinney Rd at Meadows. Strong smell of gas leaking reported. FortisBC gas called…. line turned off and repaired.
Final reading and adoption give to "No Smoke" bylaw
This report from two weeks ago – Council has now passed the bylaw into civic law. By ROY WOOD In a quick change of direction, Oliver council has reversed a bylaw provision that would have exempted medical marijuana users from the town’s smoke-free bylaw. At its June 11 meeting, council amended the bylaw to exempt […]