Finding answers can be difficult What is your caption for this picture Oliver Tourism Association runs the Visitor’s Info Centre It was down for a spell for holidays and a bit of cleanup set to re-open February 14. CLOSED signs still posted. This is the 25th ?? Maybe too cold Cleanup – a slow project […]
Archives for February 2019
So you thought fresh California veggies and fruit are expensive
We were shopping at Gelson’s in Rancho Mirage, California. Gelson’s is described as a “gourmet food market and deli”. There was a very nice display of these apples and of course, I had to buy a bag!! They cost $4.99 (US) a pound. Do you think they were picked and packed in Oliver??? Cheers, Ted […]
Update: No one home – house destroyed south of Oliver
3:00 am Monday Greasewood Avenue at Ryegrass Rd (access Rd 18) Mobile Home/large Trailer gone This area the scene of a number of fires in recent months Police first on scene followed by fire department officers, then engine/pumpers and water tenders Followed by EMS and Fortis BC Information given to ODN that the residents at […]
2nd public meeting cancelled
The South Okanagan Similkameen Preservation Society booked the Oliver Community Centre (Feb 26th) in hopes to reschedule a meeting with Parks Canada and a group of local Stakeholders regarding the National Park Reserve. SOSPS has heard from the locals most affected by the proposed park, and want to have a dialogue with park staff about […]
by Robert Sieben
Northern Hawk Owl… rather hawklike in both appearance and behavior, it often hunts by day. Going from tree to tree, it flies fast and low, swinging up at the last moment to alight on the topmost twig. Rarely seen this far south. They’re considered a medium size owl, about 16 inches long and weighing about […]
A couple of thought for all to ponder
From – Marion Boyd I’m sorry you took such offence at me pointing out Oliver Daily News is your blog and you have the power/right to control what is posted there. The National Park Reserve proposal has split the community in the same way the hospital dispute split Oliver and Osoyoos back in 1968. Rational […]
A few thoughts about “the arrangement”
(in response to a letter to Town Council from Celia Newman) One. Prior to the last municipal election – water councillors and the public were told – new rules will be implemented on ‘meeting procedures’ for the Town of Oliver. This was about “the arrangement” set by six mayors, many council members and 3 administrators […]
