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Oliver takes to the sky in ‘Ditch’ pitch to Province
The Town of Oliver is intensifying its push for long-term provincial support to help secure the future of its 105-year-old irrigation canal, warning that the critical piece of agricultural infrastructure and keen economic driver is now beyond what local taxpayers and water users can reasonably support.
Sprinkler alert: When bylaw comes a-knockin’
Osoyoos residents using excessive amounts of water for their lawns and gardens might expect a “knock on the door” from town officials as efforts continue to reduce water consumption.
Oliver tries again for Similkameen federal funding
Two channels of grant funding are receiving applications from the Town of Oliver, with the goal of completing an important utilities project through a joint funding arrangement.
Oliver jumps from Stage 1 to Stage 3 water restrictions
Stage 3 water restrictions have been enacted in the Town of Oliver, though not without some differences in opinion and the revelation that another well may need significant investment in the near-future.
Cooling centres open in Oliver and Osoyoos
With a “Yellow warning” for heat issued by Environment Canada this week and temperatures forecast to reach 37°C today (July 21) and 35°C Wednesday both Oliver and Osoyoos have opened their respective “cooling stations” for residents and visitors needing a respite from the heat.
Oliver kitchen renovation gets RDOS financial boost
Additional funding for a food-focused facility project in Oliver has been granted by the Regional District Okanagan Similkameen (RDOS) to cover extra cost amounts that have arisen.
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‘Yellow warning’ issued for rising temperatures
With temperatures in the South Okanagan forecast to hit 37°C on Tuesday a “Yellow warning” for heat has been issued for the Interior including the Okanagan Valley, Fraser Canyon, South Thompson, Shuswap, Boundary, West Kootenay from Tuesday to early Friday (July 21-24).
Suspect arrested after investigation into Granfondo death
The suspect in the death of one Okanagan Granfondo cyclist and the serious injury of two others in 2025 has been arrested by RCMP.
Food Adventures with Sheldon – Platinum Bench Estate Winery & Artisan Bread Co.
Some people spend their entire lives chasing one dream. Murray Jones and Fiona Duncan decided that wasn’t nearly difficult enough.
Filling issues with Willowbrook fire truck remedied
An emergency funding request for the Willowbrook Fire Department has been granted after it was discovered that incompatible positioning of infrastructure was causing improper refilling of their fire truck’s water supply.
Council buys more time for new Oliver purchasing policy
The approach to procurement that the Town of Oliver takes is shifting focus towards being more transparent and ensuring all of the roles are better defined in the purchasing process.
American wildfires blanket Southern Interior with smoke
Residents of the Southern Interior woke this morning to a blanket of smoke courtesy of wildfires burning out of control in Washington State.
Dollarama garlic powder recalled
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has advised consumers that the Heavenly Spices brand of garlic powder is being recalled by Dollarama due to Bacillus cereus microbial contamination.
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UPDATES: Two new wildfires east of Osoyoos
Another wildfire is burning east of Osoyoos at Haynes Creek, located about 4km north of the recently extinguished Regal Ridge wildfire near the Anarchist Mountain community.
BC isn’t ready for the next heat wave, Doctors say
Over the past two weeks British Columbians have revisited the deadly heat wave that smothered the province and most of western North American in 2021.
SOS Task Force, BCWS bring Anarchist fire to heel
The Regal Ridge wildfire on Anarchist Mountain was declared “Under Control” by the BC Wildfire Service at noon on Tuesday, July 14, almost exactly 24 hours after its discovery and after substantial resources were directed at it ultimately containing it to 2.21 hectares in size.
New fire protection agreement between Osoyoos and OIB
An agreement between the Town of Osoyoos and the Osoyoos Indian Band (OIB) surrounding fire protection and firefighting services has been extended for another five-year term.
UPDATES: Anarchist wildfire now ‘Under Control’
The Anarchist Mountain Fire Department has activated the South Okanagan Similkameen Task Force which brings available fire fighting resources from the South Okanagan to assist in fighting a wildfire on Anarchist Mountain.
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.
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.
SOGH emergency closed Sunday night
Interior Health has advised that the emergency department at the South Okanagan General Hospital (SOGH) in Oliver will be temporarily closed from 5 p.m., Sunday, July 12 to 7 a.m. Monday, July 13, 2026.
Low sockeye salmon numbers expected in the Okanagan
The number of adult sc̓win (sockeye salmon) returning to spawn in Okanagan waters later this fall is expected to be low for the second consecutive year, as high temperatures and low water levels continue.