Defence Continuing my search for a Federal candidate or a Party, I’m looking at defence this week. Unlike the US, our Commander in Chief (C-in-C) is not elected. The Queen of Canada is the C-in-C of the Canadian Forces (CF) – a role that is performed by Her Governor General (GG) hence the uniforms worn […]

In recognition of International Overdose Awareness Day – Oliver’s Town Hall will be flooded with purple lights this weekend. The purpose of this day is to raise awareness of overdose and reduce the stigma of a drug-related death. It also acknowledges the grief felt by families and friends remembering those who have died or had […]

Oliver’s Harvest Hut is kicking off September with a move to its new, permanent home. Starting Monday Sept. 2, the Harvest Hut will operate at the Kinsmen Splash Park lot off Fairview Drive – in its new hut built by inmates at the Okanagan Correctional Centre. Inmates participating in the prison’s woodshop program spent the […]