Dean Purdy, Vice-President of the BC Government Employees says staff shortages at the Okanagan Correctional Centre at Oliver are causing dangerous conditions for workers. Purdy says for each 72 inmates only 1 staff member to guard them. He says violence or conditions that lead to violence should not be a part of any job in […]
Archives for 2019
Priorities set for Oliver’s Crime Committee
The Community Safety and Crime Prevention Committee was established with a goal to take a proactive approach to community safety and crime prevention in the local and surrounding rural area. The emphasis of a proactive strategy is to implement an approach driven by intervention as opposed to reaction. Improved safety is a key deliverable and […]
What’s on the table at Oliver Town Council
Delegation and review of programs and finances – Frank Venable Theatre 5pm Public Hearing on Housing Development behind Mall at 5931 Airport Street 7pm Regular Meeting of Council follows with : a. Irrigation Water Shut off dates b. Youth Ambassadors – Swearing in ceremony c. Bridge Youth and Family Services – request for support d. […]
Over $3000 raised locally for Cops for Kids ride
The local committee – Oliver Lions and Lioness club. Contribution from community groups accepted by a representative of the RCMP’s Cops for Kids program. $600.00 Lions $400.00 Lioness Club $500.00 Kiwanis Club of Oliver $200.00 Elks $300.00 – Individual Donations $1100 – donations jar and the basket donations Total $3100.00 The 2019 Ride will take the […]
Praemonitus, Praemunitus –
Global Affairs Continuing my search for a Federal candidate or a Party, I’m looking at our role within the global community. Finding out what Global Affairs Canada (GAC) is about at its foundation is not easy until you find the Departmental Plan 2018-19 and then you get an abundance of detail well laid out and […]
Down the aisle
Ding a ling
A few years ago – someone approached me with a sign from the old CPR station. It was the ‘Oliver’ sign that had been acquired and hung in a basement for many years. I took possession and returned it to the station where I hope it hangs proudly. Have not checked for a while. Today […]