Photo by Bob Cameron
Gear up for a change – time to learn again what is recycled
On May 19th, a new Province wide recycling program will slightly change how people recycle throughout the RDOS. Residential collection programs for homes will no longer accept plastic bags or books for recycling. Plastic bags and books will still be recycled but residents are asked to keep them separate and bring to local recycling depots. […]
May 31 is not far away – time to train
Junior Triathlon is only a couple of weeks away! Don’t forget to register your kids! Ages 6-15 years A fun triathlon to allow younger athletes to swim-bike-run in a non-competitive environment and challenge themselves to try the three sports and do their best. 1-2 supervised practice sessions will be held in the weeks leading up […]
Private school will close
We are closing the South Okanagan Adventist Christian School for 1 year. We do not have enough students to continue for next year. So, it is very sad that we have to do this. I will have to market and promote the school for the school year beginning in September of 2015. Shirley Ross/Operator
Great Bear Patties – saga has a local angle
Tracy Lydiatt, young entrepreneur – yes operating a cookie factory in Oliver in the former Catholic Church basement on Fairview Rd. Tracy is making (processing) vegan cookies – gluten free and she is winning awards and wants to grow her business. The BC Food Processors Association has nominated Tracy for two awards: Rising Star and […]
MLA to move to new office soon
Former realtor office on Main Street to be occupied by MLA for the foreseeable future.
Osoyoos gets big bucks as a rural resort community
Osoyoos will receive $322,472 from the B.C. government to support tourism infrastructure and amenities, Boundary-Similkameen MLA Linda Larson announced today. “This $322,472 funding will enhance opportunities for tourism in our community,” Larson said. “Improving infrastructure and amenities is vital to the longevity of our tourism industry.” The funding comes from the Resort Municipality Initiative program, […]
Anticipating an arrival
I read Oliver Daily news every day (I live in Powell River) and am impressed with all the photography. Please keep it going! Sheila (Fesser)McPhee