Civil jury trials suspended, ensuring timely access to justice during COVID-19 VICTORIA – Starting on Sept. 28, 2020, following consultation with the Supreme Court of B.C. and key stakeholders, the attorney general is amending the Rules of Civil Court to temporarily suspend all civil jury trials for a period of one year. This action by […]

Strong in-class student participation for September restart VICTORIA – As the first full week of school comes to a close, early attendance numbers show more than 85% of K-12 public school students returned for in-class learning, with increased staffing and supports, according to a Ministry of Education survey. “It’s been incredible to see so many […]

Yesterday saw something I had not seen before – thought someone was dropping off chemicals near the road. My expert in the area says it is an application to kill puncture-vine weed. The area where this is visible – west of Sumac Street on Fairview Rd – all the way up the hill.

Thursday – 165 new cases – 1 reported death Prior Wednesday – 122 new cases Tuesday – 97 new cases Monday – 61 new cases – 6 reported deaths over the weekend Sunday – 119 new cases Saturday – 137 new cases Friday – 132 new cases Week totals 7 deaths reported for a total […]

Thanks to Mike Monaghan

BC government announcement today The next steps in B.C.’s recovery plan will help build a stronger, more resilient economy for everyone. * Making health care better by hiring 7,000 new front-line health-care workers. This includes thousands of health-care aides to manage outbreaks in long-term care homes and 600 contact tracers to help stop further spread […]

Upgrades have recently been completed at Oliver Landfill and Keremeos Waste Transfer Station, to improve Solid Waste Management services. Both landfills are operated by the Regional District of OkanaganSimilkameen (RDOS). Modified shipping containers have been installed to allow for the safe drop off of used motor oil, oil filters and anti-freeze. The containers, supplied by […]