Social Housing in BC has a long and rich history working with volunteer nonprofit groups. They include service clubs, fraternal organizations, faith-based groups, representative agencies, and many more. What they all have in common is a commitment to a better life for their clients and tenants. They provide the humanity in housing. There are over […]

A stronger partnership between schools and police is helping keep more B.C. students safe. A new collaborative and comprehensive resource for use by schools and police is intended to ensure consistent practices are followed province wide and will help to proactively identify risk, guide interventions and provide supports for students when they need them most. […]

It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of William (Bill) Arthur Shaw Taylor on Saturday November 16, 2019 at the age of 73. Bill will be lovingly remembered and missed by his wife Joan Bush Taylor and sons, Bill and John (Loretta), as well as his grandchildren Rachel, […]

Dr. Tim Bell, a surgeon at Penticton Regional Hospital, stands in front of a specialized hip surgery table. The 2019 Tree of Dreams campaign by the South Okanagan Similkameen Medical Foundation is raising funds for a second hip surgery table, along with other key pieces of medical equipment required at PRH. This year, a separate […]

The Holly Jolly Oliver! concert will light up smiles on Sunday November 24. Local choirs, dancers, and musicians celebrate winter festivals and fun. The family-friendly event begins at 2:30 p.m. at the Venables Theatre. Admission is by cash donation, with proceeds going to the Oliver Food Bank.  In addition, the event is a drop-off for […]

On Saturday November 16, 2019 Mr. Walter Krause of Oliver passed away peacefully at McKinney Place at the age of 97 years. Walter was predeceased by his wife Anne in 1987. His siblings Sam Krause, Art Krause, Pauline Bagg, Ted Krause, Clara Tomlin, Manny Krause, Ernie Krause, Linda Benko, Alice Townsend and Hilda Shannon. He […]