When I look around to find a subject to write about there is research involved but often as not, the art of being a good listener is a key ingredient. Often as not the subject of an article comes from something someone says over morning coffee. This week is no exception. With it being […]
August 17 parade – change of route planned
While planning is underway as usual for the organizing committee of the annual Oliver Roots & Fruits Expo, one traditional element of the event is in question. The annual parade is a fun part of the overall event and is enjoyed by all ages, however committed volunteers to assist along the parade route have become […]
Used motor oil -where do you dispose of* it?
Updated Info Two locations that used to receive won’t for two different reasons: Curt’s Auto is no more Greg Horner’s Oliver Brake and Muffler has stopped the practice of accepting used oil I have asked the RDOS for a list of locations that WILL accept used oil. From the RDOS today: “No changes at the […]
400km. One Day. On a Bike.
On June 22nd I will be participating in the 15th and final Ride2Survive, a fundraiser for the Canadian Cancer Society. Myself, along with 150+ other riders will ride our bikes from Kelowna to Delta in one day over the Coquihala, climbing over 12,000 ft along the way. The Ride2Survive to date has raised over 8 […]
The word “drought” has surfaced……again…… in the Okanagan
For the record the Okanagan Basin Water Board drives the fear monitor on “drought” matters rather than talking about historical “dry” periods in a desert called the South Okanagan. Often a lack of water in the Central Okanagan or even on Vancouver Island seems to ” morphed into fear of dry lake conditions ” in […]
nbn article – not the ad
NBN Oliver Camp NBN Basketball is proud to announce our special guest coach: PRO basketball player and expert skills coach Demitri Harris! One of the premier guards in the country, Demitri will be at the SOSS gym to teach his amazing skills to young players from all over the South Okanagan. Be part of […]
I ask 2 many questions
? How many of you have seen this in the last week or so? ? How many of you thought that a Hwy crew or Road Maintenance staff would tow it away or at least take it off the shoulder of the highway?
2345 letters sent out this week to Town of Oliver land owners – a breach of privacy discovered
How many letters sent out to land owners? 2345 Residential only – not all classes of land like commercial, retail or industrial. As stated in the letter – the privacy breach includes mailing addresses and civic addresses – any thing else? The name of the owner (s) included as well Name, Mailing Address, Civic Address […]