IH is reporting 96 new cases overnight for a total of 4,406. 822 cases are active and on isolation. Thirty-three people are in hospital; eight of them in ICU. Total number of deaths in IH has risen to 35.* o 1 additional death at McKinney Place in Oliver. Daily Reporting Changes Today Dr. Henry presented a change to daily reporting. Provincial reporting of new cases […]
Archives for January 2021
Town of Oliver CAO set to retire
Cathy Cowan, Chief Administrative Officer – has decided to retire and shall complete her term June 30th 2021. In a conversation late this afternoon, – Cowan said she had informed council. Cowan wanted to mention that she enjoyed her work here and was glad to end her municipal career in Oliver and that she looked […]
Sunnybank
Patients there getting a test getting a vaccination has IHA confirmed this – NO
Donors come through for new CT at PRH
Funding for a second CT scanner at Penticton Regional Hospital is now in place – thanks to the support of donors throughout the region. The South Okanagan Similkameen Medical Foundation is pleased to announce their $3-million fundraising campaign for a new CT (computerized tomography) unit at PRH has successfully reached its goal. “We’ve received […]
Along the river – colour in winter
by Marianne Parsons Along the river channel, you might be attracted to the colourful berries and seeds. The red candles of the sumac glow, even on the gloomy days. The green berries of the poison ivy also glow and look attractive, but please beware that all parts of the poison ivy plant are poisonous. These […]
The Steele report
Well for most it’s been a day like no other. Americans were treated to an attempted coup brought on by the rantings of a madman spewing an endless sea of lies. Some point their fingers at the rioters, or a small group of Republican lawmakers or even the President. Well I have news. The shock […]
RCMP respond to CPO break in
We are currently investigating. It occurred overnight. I suggest that you contact Canada Post to get more info on this one. They can speak to the details, security measures in place, etc. Probably will remind people to check mail every day so it doesn’t pile up and if out of town, have someone do it […]
ODN report confirmed – 4 staff members test positive at Sunnybank
Interior Health declares outbreak at Sunnybank Retirement Home in Oliver OLIVER – Interior Health has declared an outbreak at Sunnybank Retirement Home long-term care in Oliver. Four staff members have tested positive for COVID-19. All individuals in close contact with these individuals are in self-isolation and monitoring for symptoms. Sunnybank Retirement Home is operated by […]