BC Jobs, Trade and Technology Minister Bruce Ralston said an inquiry by BCUC found information that was “very significant” and showed that price gouging does exist in auto gas costs at the pump. The provincial government-commissioned gas-pricing inquiry undertaken by a B.C. Utilities Commission panel found there is an unexplained difference in wholesale gas prices […]

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 […]

Picture above and fact sheet below – part of a presentation to the RDOS Board Directors next Thursday in Penticton:   WHY: The current home of the museum is a 55-year old former curling rink which is beyond repair, provides minimal environmental control, is difficult to find and sits on valuable park land which is […]