Hello, my name is Debra Nehring. I live here in Oliver, BC. I’m sharing with you an email I sent to Bonnie Henry, Adrian Dix , and Roly Russell. Good day, I’m writing to tell you my parents’ personal story as it relates to the ridiculous, unnecessary, and downright cruel lockdowns that have been pushed […]
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What’s new at the Okanagan Gleaners?
The Okanagan Gleaners, based in Oliver, BC are still doing well even with Covid restrictions. The Gleaners exists to transform produce that might otherwise be wasted into nourishment for the millions of the worlds hungry. We are grateful to our distribution partners who shipped over 12 million servings of soup mix in the year 2020. […]
The Steele report
How does lewd drunkenness, nudity, violence against women and Christian martyrdom equal the origins of a special day set aside for a very different celebration? Well it does prove that civilization changes things over time. And yes I am referring to St Valentines Day or more commonly known as Valentines Day. The designation for the […]
To be discussed
Oliver Parks and Recreation Meeting on Tuesday – see comment section . Arena to close early this year – Based on strict orders from Provincial Health Office – Oliver’s arena will cease operations for this season February 28th . Lighting in Parks – demand for more, demand for shorter hours of illumination. A fair amount […]
Still cold and icy on the lake
Submitted by Audrey MacNaughton Vaseux Lake froze over Thursday night. Three Coots on the ice this morning looking for open water. Clear to the rocks below the surface of the ice. Few more days before skating, though.
On the Sunny Side
Carl – Episode 2 Last week we left Carl startled by the sudden approach of someone from behind. He stumbled and fell into some evergreen branches. As he struggled to regain his footing, he turned to see the tall leader of his summer tormentors reaching down for him. He braced himself for the expected attack. […]
Letter to the Editor
With permission this ‘comment’ remains in the that section as well…… but printed on the main page as the issue is of great importance to many Financing a Feasibility Study for Aquatic Centre ………….. It may be too late but this issue has been raised more than once in the past and I cannot think […]
By Bart Thomas, with permission
Oliver and Osoyoos warming centres organized by the Seventh Day Adventists Thomas is the pastor of Park Drive Church (Other churches have been criticized on social media for not doing enough) If anyone would like to discuss the matter I’d happily take a call. Our church in Oliver helps the homeless and advocates for their […]