Province expands cancer coverage for firefighters
The Province has announced that firefighters will have improved access to workers’ compensation benefits and support services, in recognition of their higher risk of developing work-related cancers.
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Local firefighters busy fundraising this weekend
Firefighters from both Oliver and Osoyoos will be busy on Saturday with fundraising events supporting local charitable programs.
Family escapes house fire that kills pet
An Oliver family managed to get out of a Road 18 house fire safely on March 5 but is mourning the death of a pet.
Professionals take the plunge for Special Olympics
More than a dozen local sheriffs, paramedics and firefighters braved freezing cold water today to raise approximately $1,200 for Special Olympics.
Woman injured in SUV rollover
One person suffered injuries in a single-vehicle rollover on Highway 97 north of Oliver at approximately 10:45 this morning.
Firefighters’ cancer coverage expanded
The province has announced that firefighters will now have easier access to workers’ compensation benefits in recognition of their higher risk of developing work-related cancers.
Rollover traps occupant
At least one person suffered injuries after a vehicle left Highway 97 and rolled into an orchard north of Oliver this afternoon.
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Riding mower starts fire
A riding mower fire was jumped on fast to prevent further spread in Oliver recently.
Water on road causes accident
The occupant self-extricated and escaped injury.
Firefighters challenged by cold
Downed power lines and a vehicle fire kept Oliver crews busy Sunday night.
Fire destroys SUV near Oliver
The driver managed to escape the vehicle, with no injuries reported.
Mariposa Gardens residents and staff thank firefighters
Residents and team members at Mariposa Gardens Retirement & Care Community delivered messages of gratitude to firefighters and volunteers at the Osoyoos and Anarchist Mountain Fire Departments who battled the wildfires that hit the area this summer.
Fire damages home in Oliver
A fire significantly damaged a home on Circle Drive in Oliver this afternoon.
Resident airlifted to Vancouver hospital after late-night apartment fire in Osoyoos
Times-Chronicle Staff An individual suffered severe burn injuries and was airlifted to Vancouver...
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Osoyoos fire chief moving on
Dale Boyd Local Journalism Initiative Reporter After one year and three months on the job, the...