Dr. Tim Bell, a surgeon at Penticton Regional Hospital, stands in front of a specialized hip surgery table. The 2019 Tree of Dreams campaign by the South Okanagan Similkameen Medical Foundation is raising funds for a second hip surgery table, along with other key pieces of medical equipment required at PRH. This year, a separate […]
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Holly Jolly Oliver sets holly-day mood
The Holly Jolly Oliver! concert will light up smiles on Sunday November 24. Local choirs, dancers, and musicians celebrate winter festivals and fun. The family-friendly event begins at 2:30 p.m. at the Venables Theatre. Admission is by cash donation, with proceeds going to the Oliver Food Bank. In addition, the event is a drop-off for […]
R.I.P. Walter Krause
On Saturday November 16, 2019 Mr. Walter Krause of Oliver passed away peacefully at McKinney Place at the age of 97 years. Walter was predeceased by his wife Anne in 1987. His siblings Sam Krause, Art Krause, Pauline Bagg, Ted Krause, Clara Tomlin, Manny Krause, Ernie Krause, Linda Benko, Alice Townsend and Hilda Shannon. He […]
For inquiring minds
Insight inside ODN – most people view Oliver Daily News on a regular computer at home. More than a quarter of readers use a phone to view the latest news. Some use tablets to get a big view of the news, pictures and poster advertising. Where do readers live… or view ODN when on holidays […]
by Jan Nelson
A review Amazing technique, dazzling arrangements and a hilarious, if not subtly passive-aggressive, curated introduction to each piece underscored the Bergmann Duo’s brilliant dual piano performance at the Frank Venables Theatre on November 15, 2019. Elizabeth and Marcel Bergmann of the Bergmann Duo last visited Oliver in 2013 – the new Frank Venables Theatre was […]
Police in Penticton respond to crime stats
Stats Canada – Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) The UCR is based on police reported incidents and the population. It is a valuable statistical tool for observing overall crime trends. It’s not a proportional comparison, as it bases its calculation on a per capita population only, and not taking into consideration that prolific offenders aren’t […]
Penticton is dangerous? Most would say ….no
Here is the top 20 most dangerous cities in Canada ( Most in Western Provinces ) as reported by Stats Canada and data compiled by McLean’s Magazine Penticton is listed as No. 19 All Crime Index No. 1 North Battleford Saskatchewan RCMP CSI: 385 Population: 14,439 Thompson Manitoba RCMP CSI: 366 Population: 14,146 Wetaskiwin Alberta […]