The accident happened around 6:10 p.m. on Highway 3 by the Osoyoos airport. There was a collision between the car pictured and a pickup truck. Police, fire, ambulance and traffic control were on the scene. An officer at the scene had no comment at that time. Photos and info: Roger Richardson

  The February 1st snow survey is now complete. Data from 86 snow courses and 69 automated snow weather stations around the province, collected by the Ministry of Environment Snow Survey Program and partners, and climate data from Environment and January weather patterns affecting British Columbia were mixed. Generally, the month featured above-normal (+0.5 to […]

CANNINGS’ BILL C-354 PASSES AT SECOND READING, HEADING TO COMMITTEE   OTTAWA – Tonight MP Richard Cannings’ Bill C-354 an Act to amend the Department of Public Works and Government Services Act, (Use of Wood) passed its first vote at second reading. The bill will now be sent to the House of Commons Standing Committee […]

Time: 5:36 pm Wednesday Hwy 97 at Leighton Crescent – east side – south of Silica Pit Oliver Fire Department responded with crews. It took about 20 minutes to clear the air. (so to speak) Pictures taken from east side of river

Arson at Oliver Place Mall On February 6th, 2018 at 6:00 am a fire was reported in a dumpster behind the Oliver Place Mall. A male was observed putting items into the dumpster fire. This male was identified as Steve Godbout age 50 years old. Steve Joseph Adilard Godbout  was released from jail on Jan 28th, […]

  The Oliver Ambassador Program is a program that focuses on self-improvement, friendship, and travel. Our current ambassadors are now in search of candidates for the 2018 season. In the Candidacy program, students in grades 9-11 participate in local volunteer events in the community as well as getting a chance to be involved in various […]