Last Friday we raised less than $372 for Special Olympics Thanks to the great work of RCMP, BC Sherriff’s service and the Oliver Fire Department ODN contributed Friday and when I asked Monday – I was bit frustrated with the total. Oliver Daily News will match that amount I challenge local media, the council and […]
News
CBC report
The largest working cattle ranch in Canada has won its fight against public access to two pristine fishing lakes in B.C.’s Nicola Valley, after appeal court judges overturned part of a previous ruling that said the lakes should be accessible to the public. The Douglas Lake Cattle Company (DCLC) had been battling the Nicola Valley Fish and Game Club […]
by Robert Sieben
Red-winged Blackbird… to defend his territory and attract a mate, male perches on high stalk with feathers fluffed out and tail partly spread, lifts leading edge of wing so that red shoulder patches are prominent, and sings.
From Fairview
Flash fiction by Jessica Murphy Prompt: Yellow scene-of-crime tape surrounded the area. DONKEY EYES “Funny you should ask. This all goes back a ways.” Dr. Wilkins checked the animal’s chest with his stethoscope, nodded sadly, and made an entry in his log book. “Four or five years ago there was a spate of injuries to […]
What is it?
No No Not the tree Photo by Bill Greer
The Steele report
February was black history month. There are untold stories that we missed due to time culture and even racism. Some stories were told just not given the attention they deserved. The story is about a Canadian that received recognition but not as high profile as it should have been. This story is one of human […]
“Sunshine…. on my shoulder”
Grass fire – middle of the night – middle of the town
Shortly before 00 39 Sunday a wild grass fire erupted south of Eastside Rd on the hill side just above Heritage House. Lots of manpower and two engines on scene – soaking the area so that the blaze does not get out of control and threaten homes Command terminated about an hour later. There has […]