*** Oliver’s Ice Arena – Built in 1969. Building owned by RDOS – land owned by Town of Oliver Needed upgrades –  up to 3 million dollars Reserves for the arena being built up over time A large grant request being made – after a decision today – at the regional district. The main “to be […]

The Proportional Representation Referendum witnessed the endorsement of first past the Post as announced yesterday. It would appear all respective parties are respecting the outcome.  One of the things I heard over and over again was, The Greens wanted to gain more of a voice placing second at the polls. The NDP agreed to the […]

Time: 1:50 am Friday 5600 Block Sawmill Rd – Rear of Beryles Organics Wood structure described as a “man cave” fully engulfed. Police, EMS and Fire Department on the scene. No report of injuries.  Rob Graham, Media spokesman : No injuries.  All occupants accounted for Command terminated 3:22 am

Proportional Representation – about 38.7 percent of voters First Past the Post ( our system) – about 61.3 percent of voters Only 42.6 percent of registered voters – took the time to mail in a ballot.   Now…. can we please move on to something more important: jobs, health care, opoid crisis, climate change, pipelines […]

On December 19th, 2018 at 5:42 am Oliver RCMP received from a female advising that she had just been assaulted by a male who had kicked her and another female multiple times and held a knife to her throat. The female stated that she had fled the residence and the male was still inside with the knife. […]

Two features of new hospital extension: UBC Faculty of Medicine will operate within the tower with a roof-top heliport for quick entry to the emergency department. “We’re thrilled that the David E. Kampe Tower has met this significant milestone,” said Petra Veintimilla, chair of the Okanagan Similkameen Regional Hospital District. “This hospital will enhance the care patients are […]