B.C.’s general hourly minimum wage will increase to $13.85 from $12.65, and the minimum wage rates for liquor servers, resident caretakers and live-in camp leaders will all also increase, effective June 1, 2019.Regular increases to minimum wages are one way government is helping to make life more affordable for people, while providing the predictability and […]

A slide show, a few speeches, a question and answer session – all put on by the SOS Medical Foundation which is contributing $280 thousand dollars as an add on to a government project of fixing the ER at the Oliver Hospital Speaking above is Carey Bornn – Executive Director of the Foundation. Questions centred […]

High resolution picture – use your mouse to enlarge – property of IHA supplied by Stantec Engineering Above schematic shows how the phasing works so that hospital can function until project is complete.

Black bear on hike and bike trail at Road 18 submitted by Larry Maika*

New tower – lower left? Burnt out tree Any additions to the tower Can you see a man on top?

After the rain High resolution shot

Oliver RCMP Catch Man in Stolen Auto 2019-05-27 Oliver – Officers in Oliver, BC, capture man in stolen vehicle, who is suspected of committing a break enter. On May 27th, 2019, in the early morning hours, Officers responded to a report of a man observed fleeing from having allegedly committing a break and enter. The […]