The BC Coroners Service has published an updated report on suicide deaths in B.C. up to the end of 2017. There were 572 deaths by suicide in 2017, down slightly from the previous three years, which all reported more than 600 deaths by suicide. More than half of those who died by suicide in 2017 were […]
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How old were you in 1984?
First year of Ironman in Penticton – 1984 I was 37 – back in Oliver looking for a job. And you?? Ironman is back in Penticton and the South Okanagan/Similkameen Are you happy?
APC attempts to make changes in RDOS sign policies
Area C Oliver – RDOS Area Planning Commission (APC) met Tuesday night A meeting with one subject matter – a variance permit application to allow increased signage in a Agricultural Zone Application from: Beanjit and Gurmeet Chahal Location: 5535 Hwy 97 S. (Nature Basket) What was requested: to increase the number of allowed signs from […]
” we will track you down “
All units, all manpower battle blaze at the “sub” at OIB
Ridge north of Harmony Crescent on fire but Oliver Fire Department knocked it down quickly near homes. The brush fire contained by 2:30 pm. Forest crews on scene to assist. The fire is located south of McKinney Rd and east of Black Sage Rd in Oliver BC
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Condolences to the family
Barry Michael Shay November 5, 1958 – July 11, 2019 It is with great sadness the family announces Barry’s passing on July 11, 2019 at the South Okanagan General Hospital, Oliver, BC. Barry was born at the Cottage Hospital in Caledonia, NS. He was the youngest of eight children. Barry was known for his wry […]