Uranium-impacted wells face challenges to reinstatement
Bringing wells that have been disused in Oliver back into play to boost drinking water levels would be a complex process that may prove too inefficient to execute, the Town has found out.
Category: Oliver
Oliver finalizes new drought plan after months of discussion
A new approach to drought management is being taken by the Town of Oliver, with an eye on having more accurate, up-to-date indicators to better inform the Town of current water levels.
Oliver’s Music in the Park returns with exciting summer lineup
Oliver’s Music in the Park returns this week with eight summer concerts planned for the Oliver Community Park Stage.
Oliver crafts filming policy after last year’s brush with fame
The Town of Oliver is seeking public input towards its draft Filming Policy which aims to balance economic benefits with community concerns.
Rockcliffe rehab spurs Oliver to turn to grant funding
Funding for water projects in the Town of Oliver, and in particular an aging irrigation facility, is set to rely less on loans and more on grant revenue after Council voted to move in a different direction on project financing.
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.
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.
Pocket Guide
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.
Stage 1 water restrictions hit Oliver
The Town of Oliver has announced Stage 1 Water Restrictions effective May 20.
Oliver council sees friction over water accounting
Oliver’s domestic and irrigation water systems will be split, yet still one within the budget, as council held a lengthy and at times somewhat fractious discussion on changing financial reporting around the two water systems with the hope it will lead to new sources of grant funding.
Black bear on Main St. surprises drivers, Subway patrons
Drivers in Oliver along Main St. in the vicinity of Town Hall and patrons of the local Subway fast-food restaurant got a shock on Thursday evening at around 8:30 p.m. when a young black bear ambled through the parking lot next to the restaurant.
Youth voices take on a larger focus at Oliver council
New ideas for communicating with the young generation were offered to Oliver Council earlier this week by the town’s two, newly christened, Youth Councillors.
Spirit of Oliver 2026: Celebrating community
By Times Chronicle Staff The annual Spirit of Oliver Awards were conferred on April 17, honouring...
Oliver’s housing for healthcare workers opens Friday
Years of work promoting the idea, getting buy-in from the relevant parties, official approvals, fundraising and ultimately physical construction will culminate on Friday, April 24 with the official ribbon cutting ceremony opening the Eastside Avenue Housing for Healthcare Workers in Oliver.
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Pig Out with three days of fabulous food and wine
It’s fast approaching that time of the year again with the event that thrills both wine lovers and lovers of all things pork, the Pig Out Festival is set to kick off in just about one month from now.
Reality of AI policy proves challenging
The topic of Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to be a confusing and delicate topic to navigate, and the Town of Oliver experienced that reality anew in recent Council discussions.
New Rotary Beach off-leash designation also tackles geese
A unique approach will be taken to allowing dogs at Rotary Beach, which the Town of Oliver hopes will serve multiple purposes.
Oliver works towards new drought stage plan
The Town of Oliver is looking to chart a new and possibly unique course when it comes to determining drought conditions by adding additional early warning indicators to the current groundwater levels as a formal drought stage trigger.
New Oliver youth councillors welcomed onto council
Oliver Council welcomed its inaugural Youth Councillors into the fold earlier this week marking the first time Oliver youth have been represented directly on Council.
RDOS takes waste management plan on regional roadshow
By Lexi McFarlane, Times Chronicle Solid waste management in the South Okanagan could be seeing...
Oliver’s OCP providing ‘amazing’ level of feedback
Phase II of Oliver’s Official Community Plan (OCP) Update is generating plenty of substantive feedback, and offering specifics on where residents would like to see the focus turned towards.
New Oliver youth councillors welcomed onto council
Oliver Council welcomed its inaugural Youth Councillors into the fold earlier this week marking the first time Oliver youth have been represented directly on Council.
Osoyoos Coyotes’ lease at Sun Bowl Arena renewed with additions
The Sun Bowl Arena will continue to see high-level junior hockey as part of a new lease agreement with the Town of Osoyoos.