Update on outbreaks: Royal Inland Hospital has 51 cases: 19 patients and 32 staff, with one death connected to this outbreak. Cariboo Memorial Hospital has 13 staff cases. Brocklehurst Gemstone long-term care in Kamloops has 23 cases: 16 residents and seven staff, with two deaths connected to this outbreak. Sunnybank long-term care in Oliver has […]

Near River Rd and Highway 97 – North of Oliver Another chimney fire off River Rd reported but quickly handled – next to Hwy and next to the Bridge. By four pm – all units had cleared both scenes and returned to the Fire Stations. Special thanks to Osoyoos Fire Department and the Willowbrook Fire […]

      Oliver Fire Department attended a home at Rd 20 – east of Highway 97 south of Oliver at about 9am and are now returning at noon as the fire has reignited in a room behind the fire place. Heavy smoke reported. Residents have left the building. A 2nd alarm now in place […]

Male House Finch eating dried up winter blackberries in the brambles.

I have written some of this story about my “crazy” Uncle,  Roman Bird previously  –  but have since added quite a bit more. He was definitely one of the most unique and colourful characters in the little town of Oliver. Some of you may recognize the story of his unique house off of Bellevue Drive. […]

“To date, 119,850 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in B.C., 3,193 of which are second doses. Immunization data is available on the COVID-19 dashboard: www.bccdc.ca “As a result of the limited supply of vaccine in the next two weeks, we will be delaying second doses until day 42, until we have assurance that vaccine […]

Grow Oliver – 2020 Summary Report – Denise Blashko, Grow Oliver Coordinator presented a summary report to Council for the September 11, 2020 – January 15, 2021 period. To date, 16 businesses have signed up to participate in the “Buy Local Campaign”. More promotion and awareness is necessary to build on this initiative. As part […]