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Oliver to get expansion hockey franchise
Hockey fans will be spoilt for choice this coming season as Oliver will be getting an expansion hockey franchise in a league whose inaugural season launches this Fall, bringing even more young hockey talent to the South Okanagan.
New OIB forest nursery officially opened
A new chapter in the Osoyoos Indian Band’s (OIB) diverse business partnerships was unveiled today with the official opening of the Osoyoos Forest Nursery (OFN), a silviculture partnership between the Band and Oiver’s K&C Silviculture.
Fingers crossed for bountiful grape harvest (and less bears)
Barring a heat dome or a cold snap, hail or too much rain, or clouds of wildfire smoke, South Okanagan vintners are generally upbeat about this year’s wine grape crop.
Game on for cricket in Osoyoos as council approves Desert Park retrofit
A pitch from a local cricket team hoping to solidify the game’s presence in Osoyoos drove in the support of Council last week.
Pocket Guide
Rotary replaces half of life jackets stolen from Safe Boating Station
The opening of the Osoyoos Safe Boating Station in the fall of 2024 was celebrated for the months of hard work and community spirit that brought to fruition the goal of improving water safety on Osoyoos Lake.
Sylix Okanagan Nation expresses outrage over Brodie event
The Syilx Okanagan Nation says it is “outraged” by the announcement of the upcoming OneBC event in Kelowna featuring MLA Dallas Brodie.
Oliver Council hops on board the push for Penticton-Vancouver bus
A grassroots drive to bring intercity coach bus service to the South Okanagan made its way to the Town Council of Oliver, seeking a letter of support to restore the missing transportation link.
Food Adventures with Sheldon – Black Sage Butcher
There are certain places in a small town that quietly become essential without people fully realizing it – and your local butcher shop is one of them.
Drive safely to avoid ‘tickets and tragedy’: BCHP
Too many drivers are exercising “poor judgement” behind the wheel following a spike in Victoria Day long weekend fatalities marking a “dark return” to previous years statistics according to the BC Highway Patrol (BCHP).
Oliver’s local physician working group paused
A new path forward will have to be charted for Oliver’s physician recruitment following a difficult decision to institute an interim pause for the group.
Progress made as Osoyoos filters water treatment options
The water quality of Osoyoos Lake, as well as ground water sources, was the focus of a lengthy discussion at Osoyoos Council on Tuesday during a briefing by Carollo Engineers as the Town inches forward on a new treatment plant that will be located on Strawberry Creek Rd.
Pocket Guide
Okanagan musicians bring beauty and power of Adele to Oliver
When Amanda Bentley steps on stage to sing Adele, the existential question of “chasing pavements” no longer applies. Instead, she’s chasing the feeling that first made her fall in love with singing.
Osoyoos addresses building numbering
New sub-unit housing in Osoyoos will now be allowed to add letter suffixes to differentiate themselves from the primary unit on the property, a move that will streamline wayfinding and align better with postal standards.
Bask in the warm glow of life in Oliver at the Sunshine Festival
The 2026 Oliver Sunshine Festival is set to return June 12–21, offering 10 days of events and activities for all ages in the annual celebration of the best of life in the Oliver & District.
OCP, zoning changes in Osoyoos go to public hearing this month
Amendments to the Town of Osoyoos’s Official Community Plan (OCP), along with zoning amendments, will proceed to a public hearing following a review of the amendments by Council.
Sports
Oliver to get expansion hockey franchise
Hockey fans will be spoilt for choice this coming season as Oliver will be getting an expansion hockey franchise in a league whose inaugural season launches this Fall, bringing even more young hockey talent to the South Okanagan.
Game on for cricket in Osoyoos as council approves Desert Park retrofit
A pitch from a local cricket team hoping to solidify the game’s presence in Osoyoos drove in the support of Council last week.
New owners for Coyotes as Junior ‘A’ hockey on a powerplay
Junior “A” hockey in Osoyoos will have a completely refreshed look next season, as several updates are taking effect, both to the landscape of junior hockey in British Columbia, and to the Osoyoos Coyotes organization which has new owners.
Osoyoos sailing club holds open house this weekend
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to cruise around the lake powered only by wind?
Lifestyle
Food Adventures with Sheldon – OKGN To Go
One of the biggest challenges in the restaurant industry is deciding who your customer is. Some businesses focus on families. Others cater to steak lovers, health-conscious diners, or those looking for a quick meal on the go.
Okanagan musicians bring beauty and power of Adele to Oliver
When Amanda Bentley steps on stage to sing Adele, the existential question of “chasing pavements” no longer applies. Instead, she’s chasing the feeling that first made her fall in love with singing.
Bask in the warm glow of life in Oliver at the Sunshine Festival
The 2026 Oliver Sunshine Festival is set to return June 12–21, offering 10 days of events and activities for all ages in the annual celebration of the best of life in the Oliver & District.
Osoyoos dancer travels the world, opens studio back home
When Osoyoos-based Gift of Dance Canada opened its doors three seasons ago, owner and instructor Amanda Klotz surely could not have imagined how fast the small start-up dance studio would grow.
Sports
Help fill the empty bowls
The Times Chronicle team have moved into our new location at 8317 Main Street, and are settling in. I am so grateful to those who have reached out to say that they are happy to see us continue. My path to newspaper ownership was not a simple one.
Hostage taking 101
Termidity, audacity, effrontery – all suitable words for the ongoing Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) labour action.
David Suzuki Daughter Pays Tribute
It’s been an important time for us in the Cullis-Suzuki household and at the David Suzuki Foundation, as David retires from The Nature of Things. I wanted to share my thoughts and processing of this with you, our community of support, because I know you care about Dad’s career and impact.
David Suzuki on Oil
Support for oil and gas projects is often justified on economic grounds: they fuel the economy and create jobs. But do those arguments hold up?
Community
Food and beverage advertising to kids tightened up
The Government of Canada is committed to protecting the health and safety of children across the country.
King and Country? 3 in 5 want to chuck Charles
As King Charles prepares to have his title formalized at the May 6 coronation – expected to be a toned-down affair as Charles “is very aware of the struggles felt by modern Britons” – many in Canada wonder if it’s time to split from the monarchy.
BC Greens call for transition housing plan
Sonia Furstenau, Leader of the BC Greens and MLA for Cowichan Valley, is calling on Premier Eby and the Minister of Housing to immediately adopt a provincial strategy for transitional housing needs.
Supporting Marginalized
I was pleased to see that Federal Budget 2023 announced measures to help ease the effects of high inflation for low- and moderate-income Canadians, such as the grocery rebate.