Note to advertisers 5 to 6 thousand readers each day – not “hits” BUT unique and tractable computers In last month number of sessions up 61 percent and page views up 50% What is popular – The news you turn to, Free classifieds, CBC stories and Free Events 45 percent of readers use a desktop […]
Be Zack friendly this Friday
Oliver’s own Andi Zack-Johnson and her husband Ken Johnson (of Birmingham, Ala.) make another pilgrimage back to Andi’s home in Oliver from their Singer/Songwriter careers in Nashville, Tennessee.Songwriters both, Andi and Ken have written songs for many country and pop artists in the U.S. and Canada including Harry Connick Jr., Brothers Osborne, Vince Gill with […]
Oliver project not affected by bankruptcy says company
‘Oliver Landing’ not affected by bankruptcy By ROY WOOD The bankruptcy of an Alberta company will have nothing but “reputational” implications for a troubled residential development close to downtown Oliver, says a principal in both entities. ‘Oliver Landing’ managing partner Thomas Beyer acknowledged in an interview with ODN today that a numbered Alberta company, formerly […]
Profile – Jay Martiniuk – UBC – Oliver – recent award winner
photo credit: Stoneboat Winery (flickr) source: in part Vancouver Sun A team of science students at the University of B.C. have designed a compostable toilet that can be built for less than $20.The toilet is made out of mushroom roots and other inexpensive materials. It’s meant to help with addressing the problem of sanitation in […]
Sunshine Parade – Roots and Fruits
Oliver Roots and Fruits Expo: Check out the line-up! We’re only a week away from Oliver’s Roots and Fruits Expo on Saturday, August 18th, and the line-up of entertainment is nothing short of phenomenal. This year, entertainment will trade off on two stages, which means music and dancing will be non-stop all day. Oliver Parks […]
Vote with a form – soon or…
The alternate approval process applies to those who own property in town also. A matter of trust. If you trust the RDOS enough to allow them to enter into contracts and authority to act without your consent you may want to talk with any resident of Willowbrook. If you then still feel that trust, do […]
The Steele Report
Everyone is talking about the fires all around us and the cost. So what is the total financial cost we are experiencing? Often the non monetary cost is bigger than the millions spent on the blazes. The smoke haze for example has more than a physiological effect. Yes for some it can be a source […]