Stan Stodola- former Publisher Osoyoos Times Manuel Goncalves, orchardist and my first landlord Colleen Chilcott – former work mate at Beaver Lodge Pearl Quintel – wife of Pee Wee at Willow Beach
News
Rest in Peace Chris
It is with deepest regret that we have to confirm you of the death of Yerburgh on November 21, 2021 after his battle with cancer. Chris spent his final days in Moog & Friends Hospice in Penticton. Please contact the family for funeral details. Source: Facebook
Snow
Yes it is snowing – first real dump that might stick for a few hours Fairly warm temperatures Firefighters called to Apartment at rear of the Oliver Theatre. Resident evacuated. Fortis gas called in to assist. No further details at this time.
The Steele report
The political right in this country is showing signs of stress. Before those on the left begin to cheer there are problems that haven’t knocked on your door yet. It would seem we are about to imprison ourselves in the trappings of a false sense of what liberty really means. When the strident voices on […]
Public Hearing scheduled for Townhome project at Lakeside Rd and Merlot Avenue
Bylaw Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1380.19, Development Permit (with Variances) – 6643 Lakeside Drive – Council give first and second readings to Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1380.19. A Public Hearing for the Zoning Amendment Bylaw is to be scheduled for December 13, 2021 at which time all delegations and submissions will be heard for the Development Permit […]
Town staff propose tax and rate increases
Property Tax to rise by 9% in 2022 and 9% in 2023 Sewer utility rates to rise by 4% next year and a further 5% in 2023 Water utility rates will increase by 5% in 2023 and an additional 5% in the year following. Utility rates will authorized by Bylaw in December. The […]
Town of Oliver – Council Highlights
Five Year Financial Plan 2022-2026 Proposed Operating Budget – Council received the Five Year Financial Plan for 2022-2026 that incorporates the capital budget reviewed November 8th. The annual increases for property tax, sewer and water are part of a multi-year strategy to prepare for increased police costs and to meet inflationary, regulatory, safety and one-time […]
Five die in mud slides – Duffy Lake
Lisa Lapointe, chief coroner, has released the following statement about search and recovery efforts at the mudslide at Duffy Lake: “Over the past five days, a small team of forensic coroners has worked alongside law enforcement and search and rescue professionals to try to locate people who were reported missing after the extreme rainfall event […]