The Oliver Fire Department received a new piece of equipment on Thursday, January 21, 2021 – though not through the usual channels. While most fire trucks are purchased through specialized and dedicated fire apparatus firms, this truck is unique. To replace their worn out 1991 GMC, the department was given a mandate and budget from […]

“The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged us all in extremely difficult ways,” Premier John Horgan said. “Together, we have faced this pandemic with strength, courage and compassion, and we are starting to feel optimistic that, one day, COVID-19 will be in our rear view. At every step, our plan puts the health and safety of our […]

Premier John Horgan has released the following statement regarding potential restrictions on interprovincial travel: “Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, our first and overriding priority has been keeping British Columbians safe. My thanks go to everyone in B.C. who has been working hard to keep the spread under control. “We’ve heard from many people who are worried […]

  Time for Prayer? Author unknown. As you got up this morning, I watched you, and hoped you would talk to me, even if it was just a few words like asking my opinion or thanking me for something good that happened in your life yesterday. But I noticed you were too busy, trying to […]

Julie Payette born October 20, 1963) is a Canadian engineer, scientist and former astronaut who served as the Governor General of Canada from 2017 to 2021. She was the 29th officeholder since Canadian Confederation. Payette holds engineering degrees from McGill University and the University of Toronto. She worked as a research scientist before joining the […]

Susan Brown, president and CEO, Interior Health: “Today, Interior Health is sadly reporting two additional deaths and a total of 57 individuals who have now been lost to COVID-19 in our region. On behalf of everyone at Interior Health, we send our condolences to the loved ones and caregivers. I know people are fatigued by […]