Does Oliver have a problem with affordable housing and the homeless ?? I have a view – BUT your ideas may be more reliable. Some candidates in the municipal election think IT IS an issue. Results of two day polling: Is there a problem with homelessness in Oliver? N 52% Y 48% total participants in […]
$400 donated by OK Falls Legion to recover pool tables
The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) received a generous $400 donation from the OK Falls Legion which was used to recover the pool tables at Unity Clubhouse. “We are so grateful for the generosity of the OK Falls Legion”, said John Brown, Unity House member. “These pool tables mean everything to the Clubhouse. They are […]
Parks Canada picks on pesky rodent
A battle over beavers is brewing on South Pender Island where residents are vowing to save the animals from euthanasia. The beavers have been building their own dams in Greenburn Lake, threatening an earthen dam constructed on part of the Gulf Island National Park Reserve, an area administered by Parks Canada. Wendy Scholefield, a trustee […]
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By-election candidate interviews, part 3
By ROY WOOD In the third of a four-part series, ODN interviews Susan Kosola and Donald Lawlor, candidates in the December by-election to fill a spot on Oliver council. Sunday: Aimee Grice and Patrick Hampson Yesterday: Charles Pollard and Lutz Stelzner Tomorrow: Dave Mattes and Peter McKenna The answers have been edited for length and […]
Everyone deserves good food. Period.
This is one of many messages being used to advertise the upcoming 3rd Annual Food Security Forum being held from 2-6pm on Wednesday, November 22 at the Oliver Community Centre. The forum is part of the community engagement strategy of the 3-year Food Secure Oliver project, funded by the Town of Oliver and Interior […]
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Late night burn-pile attracts attention
Time: 10:00 pm Monday Location: 5500 block Elderberry St. – south of Golden Current Rd Burnpile adjacent to newly constructed home 3 units of the Oliver Volunteer Fire Department responded to contain and extinguish the blaze.