Has the Pandemic put your retirement plans on hold? There is no question that the global pandemic has affected all of us in some way but those that were thinking about retiring soon may be feeling particularly impacted. How will the fallout and long-term ramifications change your retirement plans, and will you still have enough […]
Will COVID-19 wreck your retirement?
On the Sunny Side
Making a Difference What does it take to make a difference in someone else’s life? That is a huge challenge. Last week I wrote about what Jesus did NOT do. This time let’s consider what actions He DID take and why that really made a difference in those same disciples. He deliberately allowed them to […]
Down the aisle
Action to be taken on unfinished house – after 25 years
The single detached dwelling at 6569 Lakeside Road has been undergoing construction for the past twenty-five years with the owner residing in the basement without an occupancy permit issued from the Town of Oliver. The owner of the property is Fred Babuik. The property contains a number of problems, specifically: • There are several excavations […]
Provincial Funding Supports Precautions at Loose Bay Campground
The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) has received funding support from the Ministry of Agriculture to continue coordinating COVID-19 safety precautions at Loose Bay Campground near Oliver, BC. The $60,000 in funding will help cover costs associated with hiring an RDOS COVID-19 coordinator, cleaning and hygiene measures, as well as printing educational materials and signage. […]
Local high school thinks “rockery” picture better way to honour grads
To: Councillor Petra Veintimilla, Town of Oliver – Council I am asking you to add the request for providing a one time donation of $1,000 to the grad class of 2020…. not to be used for banners, but for some other form of memorabilia for, the grads. The “Rockery” picture of the Grad class has […]
4 day poll ends at 9 am Monday
Will you wear a mask? Three answers possible all the time never sometimes at grocery stores at all stores in the open air at home driving your car comments – poll and this advisory are not aligned and designed to get you to answer the poll