WHAT: NEW FORMAT for the 39thannual Share a Smile Telethon and Online Auction Fundraiser, a one-afternoon charity fundraising event open to the public that features live entertainment from local music & dance groups, a silent online auction, face-painting, a photo-booth, jelly bean jar contest, giveaways and much more. The event – being hosted for the first […]
Referendum in BC – provincial interest low – locally the highest returns in the province
Overall returns 6.5% Boundary Similkameen 14.9% Just over two weeks to get ballots into elections BC
47 housing units for families and senior to be built in Oliver
Update: Info sparse Location 6089 Main Street (corner lot – Fairview Rd/Hwy 97) Urban Matters – consultants previous story A developer proposing an affordable housing complex in Oliver’s downtown will have council’s support when it seeks approval and funding from BC Housing. EllisDon brought forward plans to build the four-storey apartment on a prime vacant lot, located […]
Council Briefs – Town of Oliver
‘The water councillors may be excused’ Decades of tradition came to an end early this evening when the town’s two water councillors were asked to leave the chamber about 10 minutes into the new council’s first regular meeting. To begin the meeting, long-time Water Councillor Rick Machial and newly-elected Parminder Sidhu took the usual spots […]
Mattes motion finds no council support
By ROY WOOD Councillor Dave Mattes received a bit of a Civics lesson this evening when a financial oversight proposal of his was labelled outside council’s jurisdiction and sent back for more information. At issue was a Notice of Motion proposed by Mattes and former Councillor Maureen Doerr last month. The motion directed town staff […]
Knights of Columbus – Christmas Hamper and Toys for Kids drive
We are officially in launch mode for the Christmas Hampers for 2018 The Knights of Columbus have distributed collection boxes at the following retail locations: Buy-Low Foods No Frills Shoppers Drug Mart Dollarama Oliver Chronicle Royal Canadian Legion Branch #97 Fire Hall Bistro and Fire Hall Brewery and Pub – down stairs The Bargain Store (TBS) will launch their […]
Something to think about with Joseph Seiler
Walk The advent of the first step in learning to walk is a time for celebration. To walk is to get the head up, fully expand the chest and to run. Walking is, for most of us, taken for granted. Without walking I am imprisoned, restricted to experiencing what my senses can tell me about […]
Question below pix
Not my best picture or even the best spot to get this shot. Taken on the fly. Question we know the scene and the hill – but where or where did I take this shot ??