As you may or may not be aware I am an active member of our local Toastmasters Club that meets weekly in Osoyoos. Toastmasters has been an important part of my life for the past 9 years!  If it wasn’t for the Leadership training I received through Toastmasters I am not sure if I would […]

To all my friends, I’ll be participating in a two-day major cycling event called The Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer benefiting BC Cancer Foundation. I’ll be cycling through the scenic Pacific Northwest with thousands of other Riders. All the proceeds will go to BC Cancer Foundation to support cancer research, treatment, and services. BC Cancer […]

Photo and story by Sam Smith I guess you are in need of photos if you are going back to Cherry Carnival – they’ve called it the “Cherry Fiesta” since someone decided that Osoyoos was the “Spanish Capital of Canada” Here’s one from the Cherry Carnival Days. I don’t have a date on it, but […]

Town staff cut down trees as part of a project to rejuvenate the park. Person seen cutting up the trees for firewood before being removed.  

This pix slipped in on its own today so here goes. Who is pictured on the big machine. Guess the year. It was to be shipped out. How? and where was it going? A part of Oliver’s history that is not documented well but we are working on it.

Who would park like this? a. A person in a hurry to purchase his oranges. b. A long time resident used to few crowds in Oliver. c. A person distracted by talking to Oliver citizens while parking. d. A very early riser who tires late in the afternoon. e. All or none of the above. […]