ICBC will issue a second COVID-19 rebate in recognition of lower claims costs due to fewer crashes during the COVID-19 pandemic. “We’ve been clear that any pandemic-related savings against ICBC’s bottom line will benefit customers,” said Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General. “The good news is that ICBC is in a strong […]
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Bridge repair/upgrade to cost 400 T
COUNCIL REPORT/RESOLUTION HISTORY: Fairview Bridge built on the Okanagan River in 1955. That Council accept the lowest bid at $358,516.50 (compression seal) from Seismic 2000 Construction LTD.; and That Staff be directed to begin negotiating specific items for the Fairview Bridge Rehabilitation project to potentially reduce costs; and That Council authorize an increase to the […]
Walk in vaccine clinics head out on the road
Friday, June 11 Okanagan Falls IGA parking lot, 5350 9th Ave 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday, June 12 Hedley Hedley Ball Park, Scott Ave & 4 Street 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday, June 13 Princeton Veterans Square, Bridge St and Vermillion Ave 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Monday, June 14 Keremeos/Cawston Memorial Park, […]
Third gangland slaying in Naramata
File # 2021-9099 The Southeast District Major Crime Unit (SED MCU) has been called to assist the Penticton RCMP following the discovery of a woman’s body at a residence in Naramata yesterday. Just before 5 p.m. on June 9, 2021 investigators attended a residence in the 3900-block of 3 Street in Naramata in relation to the […]
Covid report
“Today, we are reporting that 74.9% of all adults in B.C. and 72.8% of those 12 and older have received their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. In total, 3,823,103 doses of Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna and AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines have been administered in B.C., 443,562 of which are second doses. “It is important to note that […]
Community support
Now the community is rallying around the Jim Heal family after the fire loss of their home. A GoFundMe page has been started and already over $2000 has been raised of the $5,000 goal. There will also be a hot dog/bbq fundraiser at the Oliver Buy-Low Foods location on Saturday June 19 from 11 a.m. to […]
July 14th
Steven Gallagher – court case adjourned to Wednesday – July 14, 2021 Galagher, 28, arrested on charges of arson and break and enter tied to a early-morning fire May 15 inside the Remedy’s RX pharmacy on Fairview Road in Oliver.
Lions roar for star fish back pak program…………………………….
The Oliver Lions Club would like to thank the following for all the help and support we get to raise money for the Starfish Backpack Programme. Our Lions of course, Samantha from Starfish, Oliver Fire Department, Jo from Oliver Missions Society, Canadian Tire for the tables, BBQ and the space, the boys from the Arena, […]