Gerry and Kathy Ryan of Summerland are challenging other grape growers to match their $5,000 donation to the Tree of Dreams campaign in support of South Okanagan General Hospital and Penticton Regional Hospital. “Usually it’s this time of year when most of the vineyards are being paid for the crop they’ve sold to the wineries,” […]

Buying BC like never before: 2018 record year for food sales B.C. farmers, ranchers, seafood and processing workers contributed to a record-setting year in 2018, with annual revenue from businesses in those sectors reaching $15 billion for the first time. “It was an excellent year for agriculture in British Columbia. The hard work of many […]

A park revitalization project that has been 5 years in the making has been realized this week. Oliver Parks and Recreation (OPRS) staff have been working alongside an advisory committee of local residents and youth since 2014 to make an improved skatepark a reality. Research shows skate parks are one of the best spaces for […]

Left to right: Doug Leahy, Marcus Lebler and Heather Wilson Heather has served as Deputy Finance Officer for many years and in 2018 celebrated her 25th anniversary with the Corporation. She is still working but will be leaving in January to be replaced by Lebler – newly installed as the Deputy. Doug Leahy is Chief […]

It is with grateful hearts and lifelong memories that we remember the full and colourful life of our Gail, treasured wife of Ray, loving big sister to Carol (Lloyd) and Glenn (Marlaine) , and special auntie to Lisa (Jamie), Melissa (Devin), Makayla, Kathy (James ) and Taya. She was also a dear friend to many […]

Picture taken May 27, 2016 in small housing group north of the Petro Canada station on OIB land (6400 block Tucelnuit Drive) 37 year Tyler Winston Thomas Newton of NFA address led police on 3 hour wild chase that day including situations where a spiked belt was used to stop the stolen Jeep. Newton however […]