Helen Irlen, the psychologist who discovered Irlen Syndrome, a visual perception disorder 30 years ago, was interviewed on the Doctors Programme today. This may be of interest to adults and children who have reading difficulties, migraines and headaches, light sensitivity, and ADHD. 12% of the general population, 50% of those with autism spectrum disorder suffer from […]
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A little history
OLIVER’S FIRE ALARMS The first siren was a triangle steel bar which hung outside the fire hall and was struck with an iron rod. The second siren was a hand operated siren which cost $48.00. The third siren was installed June 14, 1939 on the Griffin building, corner of 1st Avenue and 6th Avenue, now […]
Coach’s Corner with Maurizio Basso
Princess Margaret 41 – home team 41 (first place in their league) In a game that the Hornets needed to win by 7 SOSS did it as they won by 13, 54-41 in a very high intensity low scoring affair. Both teams battled hard in the first half but the Hornets went into the locker […]
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Photos by John Chapman
All safe – small fire inside mobile home on Sawmill Rd
Time: Approx. 930pm Location: east side of 5600 block of Sawmill Rd Report: flames visible below mobile home. All residents out safely Crews of Oliver Fire Department, police and ambulance in attendance. Controlled quickly. Thought to be an electrical fire at DBarkK Ranch 5621 Sawmill Rd.
Naramata Centre to close
It is with deep regret and heartfelt sadness that the Board of Directors of the Naramata Centre Society announces that the Centre at Naramata will cease operations and close immediately. The Board of Directors, following the successful Crossroads Fundraising Campaign, undertook a thorough and thoughtful review of the Centre’s future operations, revenue potential, staffing plan, […]
Kyle Louie to be sentenced
Sentence for 26 year old Kyle Louie of Oliver to be made Thursday morning in a Penticton Courtroom Associate Chief Justice Austin Cullen presiding Crown counsel: John Swanson Louie’s defence lawyer: Tom Arbogast of Vancouver A joint submission was made by both for a sentence of 75 months. Louie has credits of 69 months in […]