Grant presentation paints a mixed picture for Oliver
Grant funding for the Town of Oliver continues to make steady progress, as Council recently got its first updates on grant profiles in over six months.
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Oliver policy amended to allow AI function
A new AI system has been approved for internal use within the Town of Oliver, with the goal of keeping things more organized.
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.
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.
New Oliver Airport manual brings the site up to date
The Oliver Airport’s operations manual has formally received its first updates in over a decade following recent Council approval.
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.
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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.
Positive report card for first term youth councillor program
Youth in the Town of Oliver have gotten to have a stronger voice that they felt didn’t exist previously, as Oliver’s Youth Councillor program wraps up its first term with grades in hand.
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.
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.
Healthcare housing in the running for UBCM award
An initiative which recently saw a signature project be completed in the Town of Oliver is in the running for a community service award from the Union of British Columbia Municipalities for its service to local healthcare workers.
Oliver celebrates seniors’ week this June
The Town of Oliver is starting off June by acknowledging the more sage members of the community, and their efforts to build a strong community culture.
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Oliver seeks grant money for irrigation assessment
Oliver seeks grant money for irrigation assessment
Two additional funded projects added to 2026 Capital Budget
Multiple capital projects for the Town of Oliver have been added to the 2026 Capital Budget after being funded in full through external resources.
Oliver Pride March gets Council boost
Pride festivities in the Town of Oliver will go ahead after the organization in charge of putting the event together was given a financial boost by Council.
Rockcliffe pump station funding stirs discussion
Funding of a key rehabilitation project for irrigation pumping in Oliver got attention from Council, and resulted in a larger discussion about how to budget for similar projects moving forward.
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...