The civic elections are on for both municipalities and regional districts.  There are a myriad of issues. Tax rates, infrastructure priorities, policing and public safety and more.  There is one flying under the radar at the moment that is going to become a conundrum if not addressed immediately. I speak of affordable public transportation.  Lets […]

2005 I was elect councillor for a term at the Town of Oliver, Served a full term, was a great bridge between the communities and I was always pro-development and job creation. I  have been an Auxiliary Constable With Oliver RCMP for past 25 years- protecting Oliver and Rural area. I coached youth soccer for 12 […]

Get your cameras out – start looking for fall/autumn photos   Sunrise is 6:44 – dark early dark late – 12 hours of light

Amazing Bird Migrations Along the Atlantic Coast, from the Maritime Provinces to Cape Cod in Massachusetts, the autumn flights of millions of land birds signal their migration south. The puzzling thing is that these land birds are heading out to sea! Birds of different kinds and sizes are heading for the Caribbean (2900 km) or […]

I have lived in Oliver most of my life, since I was 9 years old.   My family has been very involved with the community, from the International Horse Show, Hockey, Curling Club, and many organizations we belong to. I have been a volunteer in the community since I was in my late 20’s.   I was […]

Jim and his wife Cheryle moved to Osoyoos ten years ago. They have 5 children and 17 grandchildren. He was named the Good Citizen of the year in Surrey and the recipient of the Queens Golden Jubilee Award. Jim had his own business for over 25 years, sold the business and thought early retirement might […]