Blank Screen Some people have asked where I get my material from for Sunnyside articles. Do I sit down in front of a blank computer screen and wonder what would be a good choice for the next Sunnyside article? No, leaving that to deadline pressure is unwise. I am not without choices, but I […]
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Condolences to the family
Obituary for the late Jaime (Jim) Da Silva Pacheco November 10, 1931 – January 17, 2019 On Thursday, January 17, 2019, Mr. Jaime (Jim) Da Silva Pacheco of Oliver passed away peacefully surrounded by family at McKinney Place Extended Care at the age of 87 years. He was predeceased by his brother Joaquim; father Ivo; […]
New trial ordered by BC Court of Appeal
A new trial has been ordered for an Summerland man convicted of violently assaulting a psychiatrist at Penticton General Hospital in December of 2014. This week the B.C. Court of Appeal announced that the original trial judge erred in the criminal case of Gregory Stanley Nield and his 30-month sentence for aggravated assault should be set aside. Nield was […]
25 boats contaminated on attempts to enter BC
Ticket contest winners
For free tickets to ‘Beyond Therapy’ – the correct answer of course -‘ SOAP’ South Okanagan Amateur Players Thanks to all participants and there was quite a few. Winner: Wanda and Dave Casorso
Where did the sun go? Gloomy forecast
First round of budget talks complete in Osoyoos
Osoyoos council met with the public last night to introduce the 2019 overall Town budget Finance Manager Jim Zakall talked to an overall total balanced budget of $28+ million with an average homeowner increase of taxes and utilities of $62 in 2019. Council heard from 4 civic groups asking for support: Osoyoos Elks requesting $20 thousand […]
Car fire at OIB Hall
Oliver Fire Department crews dispatched at about 9:25pm Wednesday To the Community Hall parking lot – Osoyoos Indian Band Sage Road at Sandpoint Drive Vehicle on fire, no sign of a driver, no sign of any accident, no event at the hall. 2 fire trucks, two police cars and one ambulance attended.