The Advanced Poll was very steady throughout out the day.  From my experience Advanced Polls do allow rest time; for myself and Deputy Election Official virtually impossible to have a break.  The Chief Election Officer table was opened up to assist with the line up of voters. The busyness could be attributed to the early […]

By ROY WOOD Oliver Mayor Ron Hovanes told a crowd at Wednesday’s all candidates forum that if he is re-elected later in the month, it would be for the last time. The announcement came as part of an answer to an audience member, who asked if Hovanes would commit to serving out his term rather […]

  Warm light for audience of 210 – cold LED lighting makes ghosts out of candidates Crime fighter Michael Guthrie on deck – former Regional Director Joe Cardoso on microphone – what about water rates ? The man of the hour – ODN reporter Roy Wood – takes a snap – full account of the […]

Tonight Frank Venables Theatre 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm All candidates for Area C RDOS Mayor of Oliver Council Members and Water Councillors Full coverage by ODN

An Oliver volunteer firefighter avoided a criminal trial Wednesday by entering a peace bond related to a May 14, 2017 incident. Travis Bolenback, 35, had a single count of unlawfully being in the dwelling dropped by the Crown in exchange for a 12-month peace bond  which will see Bolenback avoid contact with his neighbour, the complainant in […]

As part of the “Stay On Side” Drug awareness and Education program, Oliver Elementary School is once again sponsoring a socks and mitts drive for the month of October. We would like to raise the awareness to youth about peer pressure, drugs, alcohol abuse, and addiction. If you would be willing to donate lightly used or new […]