On the Sunnyside The Wooden Bowl A frail old man went to live with his son, daughter-in-law, and four-year- old grandson. The old man’s hands trembled, his eyesight was blurred, and his step faltered. The family ate together at the table. But the elderly grandfather’s shaky hands and failing sight made eating difficult. Peas rolled […]

Highway 97 (Main Street) re-surfacing and Improvements  – Phase Two This project could start as early as the end of September and will likely carry on into November before paving plants shut down. Construction on the bumpouts will start first and will likely affect businesses and pedestrians during this portion of the project. Bumpouts will […]

Oh wandering one Is it just me or do other women have husbands who cannot go in a straight line? My husband is an explorer, this is not just when we go someplace new, but any time he goes out of the house. Dave is a wonderful guy with a vivid imagination.   He is always […]

The BC Thanksgiving Food Drive Let’s stock the Oliver Food Bank’s shelves for winter! If you received a donation bag, all you have to do is put the bag on your doorstep or in a visible location by 9:30am. Volunteers will be coming by, picking up bags, and taking them straight to the food bank.    […]

As part of the provincial government’s reconciliation efforts with the Tsilhqot’in Nation, distance signs will be installed on Highway 20, Taseko Lake Road, West Fraser Road and other area roads, indicating the names of each Tsilhqot’in community and distance in kilometres. “I am pleased with our successful partnership with the Tsilhqot’in National Government to develop […]