Obituary for the late Arthur William Griffith 1936 – 2018 It is with great sadness the family of Arthur William Griffith, of Oliver, BC, announces his passing. Arthur (Art as he fondly went by) passed away peacefully at Sunnybank Centre on Friday, May 25, 2018, at the age of 81. Arthur will be lovingly remembered […]
Archives for 2018
Have you seen the sun in the sky like this?
What are the rings around it about? Mid day sun. Submitted by John Chapman
Man shot in the face
Police Investigating a Shooting and Home Invasion On May 18th, 2018 at approximately 1:00 am the Oliver RCMP members attended to an address on Harmony Cres for a report of a home invasion. A male carrying a handgun and wearing a mask was witnessed leaving this residence. Oliver RCMP members arrived and questioned the people […]
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ATV Collision Causing Serious Injuries
On May 30th, 2018 at 0300 AM, Oliver RCMP were contacted by the Oliver Hospital. A 47 year old male from Oliver was brought to the Emergency Department after having been involved in an ATV accident. A witness reports he was driving his motor vehicle on Hwy 97 between Oliver and Osoyoos when he observed […]
Pot shop in the falls – RCMP visit and arrest one
Police say “several pounds” of marijuana bud and edibles were seized Wednesday during a raid on an Okanagan Falls dispensary. “This investigation confirmed the dispensary was operating without a licence to sell marijuana, and that anyone from the general public could purchase the drug without a medical note,” RCMP Const. James Grandy said in a […]
BC Electoral reform
These recommendations made to cabinet in Victoria after consultation with the people. What do you think Take the poll on the right The attorney general’s recommendations to cabinet cover all aspects of the fall 2018 referendum, which will decide whether B.C. keeps its current First Past the Post (FPTP) voting system or moves to […]