VICTORIA – Indigenous peoples in B.C. have inequitable access to preventative and primary health-care services, which perpetuates poorer health outcomes for First Nations, Métis and Inuit populations in the province, the final report of the Addressing Racism Review shows. A comprehensive data report, released today by Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, independent reviewer, brings together the data […]

Poll at right indicates the question   Background – a lot of chatter about supply of vaccine Who is responsible for who gets what  and when ??? Are you are worried ?? or confident you are doing a good job and really NOT worried when the needle is injected in your arm….?

“Today, we are reporting 471 new cases, including four epi-linked cases, for a total of 69,716 cases in British Columbia. “There are 4,423 active cases of COVID-19 in the province. There are 253 individuals currently hospitalized with COVID-19, 70 of whom are in intensive care. The remaining people with COVID-19 are recovering at home in […]

On the Sunny Side Carl – Episode 1 Carl was a quiet man. He didn’t talk much. He would always greet you with a big smile and a firm handshake. Even after living in our neighborhood for over 50 years, no one could really say they knew him very well. Before his retirement, he took […]

At the November 9, 2020 Council meeting Town Council directed that a public information meeting be held and Staff continue to look for alternative temporary shelter locations in Oliver. The virtual public information session was held on December 3, 2020 and the public was also provided the opportunity to submit responses through the Town’s website. […]