IT’S HARD TO BELIEVE BUT CHRISTMAS IS JUST A FEW WEEKS AWAY If you are planning an open house or frequent entertaining then let Parties & Pies do all the work for you We specialize in preparing a variety of party foods that will please the most discerning guest and make your entertaining easy. We […]

CBC Radio Show on stage at the Venables Theatre The popular North by Northwest radio show is coming to the Frank Venables Theatre. Oliver audiences are invited to join host Sheryl MacKay on October 28th at 3pm for the taping of CBC Radio’s province-wide weekend morning show. Regular NXNW musical guest, June Goldsmith will join […]

Office of the Premier Premier Christy Clark has issued the following statement marking Diwali: “This year, Diwali will once again be celebrated by thousands of British Columbians from several faiths in many communities. “Beginning on October 23, the Festival of Lights marks a new year and a new beginning – an opportunity to improve ourselves, […]

The City is investing in the Penticton Fire Department by adding a Fire Training Officer position to oversee best practices in fire protection  plus filling two vacant firefighter positions. “Creating a Training Officer position will raise the bar for the Penticton Fire Department,” said Mayor Garry Litke. “Skills development is critical to customer service and […]

Quartetto Gelato Review (20 October 2014) Val Friesen Mmmm gelato! Such a delightful treat—light, sweet and delicious, and hard to choose among the tempting flavours, each with its own tantalizing appeal. Quartetto Gelato, who opened this season’s offering of four concerts presented by the South Okanagan Concert Society, was absolutely that delightful treat. Sixteen melodic […]