An increase in spring home and yard cleaning has resulted in safety issues at landfills operated by the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS). This past weekend, there was a large spike in the number of people visiting landfills. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, residents are asked to use curbside until further notice. If you are […]
On My Honour – (Celebrating 110 years of Scouting in the South Okanagan)
The South Okanagan Boy Scout movement is celebrating its 110th Anniversary this year. Scout Troops were first established in Summerland and Penticton by 1910, with Naramata following in 1912. During the years of the 1st World War, Troops appeared in Hedley and Keremeos, with Cawston not far behind. The first Troop in Osoyoos was shortlived […]
by Bill Greer
This is a Spotted Towhee and they are generally very elusive hiding and scratching under shrubs and bushes… This guy came out and spent a couple of minutes in the open…
The Steele report
When it comes to confronting the Covid-19 crisis our society is facing it struck me today how the responses are exactly the same only different. Yes the above sentence makes sense. Think about it for a second. During the Great Depression and WWII, our newsreel coverage was transmitted on reels in movie theaters. We had […]
Covid 19 report – Tuesday
Testing in Canada 98,844 people tested and 86,800 showed no result only 1377 proved positive Deaths in Canada – 24 13 in BC – Most in one care facility 6 in Ontario 4 in Quebec 1 in Alberta Number of Case files – 1646 Ontario 503 BC 472 Alberta 301 Quebec 221 Sask 65 Nova […]
Council briefs – Oliver
Eerie feeling in near-empty chamber Monday’s meeting had an eerie air to it, with only three council members seated at the table meant for seven. Mayor Martin Johansen, Councillor Dave Mattes and Water Councillor Rick Machial were present in the chamber. Councillors Aimee Grice, Petra Veintimilla and Larry Schwartzenberger and Water Councillor Parminder Sidhu joined […]
$150K to earthquake-proof Flume 3
By ROY WOOD In the interests of protection against earthquake damage, Oliver council will invest over $150,000 to reinforce the structure of so-called “Flume 3,” which is part of the irrigation system. Council heard today that a 2018 engineering evaluation found that “the flume was is good condition but would not withstand a […]
Covid-19 crisis delays high-tech truck purchase
By ROY WOOD The folks in town works town departments will have to wait a while to get their hands on a half-million-dollar piece of high-utility equipment that does all manner of jobs in the water, sewer and public works areas. According to a report to Oliver council from chief financial officer Doug Leahy, […]