The South Okanagan Sportsman’s Association recently wrote Town Council to update councillors on a plan to build an accessible wharf at Rotary Beach. That letter to be forwarded to the Oliver Parks and Recreation Society which has similar plans. ODN asked SOSA to elaborate. “I have not asked for a commitment for money from Parks […]
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Statement on federal bill to ban conversion therapy
VICTORIA – Mitzi Dean, Parliamentary Secretary for Gender Equity, has issued the following statement welcoming the introduction of a bill in federal parliament to ban conversion therapy: “On behalf of the Province of British Columbia, I applaud the federal government for responding to our August 2019 call for action to ban conversion therapy. “We fully […]
Oliver council briefs
Pizza parlour approved for outdoor dining Amore Pizza received approval for an expansion of its Main Street location, which includes an outdoor dining area covered with a pergola. According to a report from staff, “the objective … is to provide an attractive, comfortable, safe environment for pedestrians while maintaining and enhancing the appearance of the […]
Cited for 30 years of service
Photo by Roy Wood 30 Years of Service Award – Fire Chief B. Graham – Mayor Johansen presented Oliver Fire Chief Bob Graham with the Canadian Volunteer Fire Services Association’s Municipal Long Service Award. This medal commemorates 30 years of service in the volunteer firefighting community. Bob Graham has been Oliver’s Fire Chief since 2017, […]
Oliver Landing development back on track
By ROY WOOD The troubled Oliver Landing development seems set to move forward after town council granted a development permit for the second and third phases of the ambitious project at Sawmill Road and Co-op Avenue. A new company, Oliver Landing Phase 2 and 3 Development Corporation, is now running the project. The leading players […]
Snow pack in Okanagan – 115% of normal
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Grow Oliver sees a bright future for town
By ROY WOOD The search continues for the magic bullet that will transform Oliver from a quiet, pleasant rural community into someplace more vibrant, with a bustling downtown and a thriving tourism industry. The latest attempt is something called Grow Oliver, a project funded by the provincial Rural Dividend Fund. Its “Draft Economic Development […]