210 Co-op Avenue – Oliver Landing – requested a few variances on new phases of the development concerning access to the river for residents. Recommended by staff and approved by council. 6012 Kootenay Street – Oliver Kiwanis (Manor) – requested a phased in approach on development of the Manor built circa 1960. The first phase […]

by John Chapman

Obituary: SALSNEK, John Michael Nature artist John Salsnek passed away at home on December 30th after a valiant battle with cancer, his wife, Stephanie, and beloved pup at his bedside. He is survived by his mother, sister, niece, nephew and extended 2 & 4 legged family. Private celebration to be held in his beloved Paw […]

SOCS 2nd CONCERT OF THE 2017-2018 SEASON On Friday, January 19th a truly remarkable duo formed by 20 year old cellist Bryan Cheng and his sister, pianist Silvie Cheng will demonstrate their “virtuoso fireworks” and “impeccable technique” at 7:30 pm on the Venables Theatre stage. Known as the Cheng2 Duo (pronounced Cheng Squared Duo) they […]

The Regional District was expected to have a lengthy discussion Thursday on a future compost site. It has been doing this for almost 6 years without much success. First make a list of sites that might work: Marron Valley, Summerland landfill, Senkulmen Industrial Park and Oliver’s fairly small landfill. The first two areas say no. […]

After reading your report on the presentation from Fortis, I have to point out that for the last 5 years 30% of Fortis users were subsidizing the 70%. The 70% were virtually silent. Yet when the proposal is to go back to a pay for what you use rate, you suddenly say the 70% are […]