Oliver’s housing for healthcare workers breaks ground
Oliver’s housing for healthcare workers broke ground yesterday with officials digging in their ceremonial shovels for this much anticipated project which is due for completion in March 2026.
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MPs visit ‘ground zero’ of doctor crisis
The thousands of foreign-trained doctors living but not practising in Canada represent at least part of the solution to the country’s critical shortage of physicians, according to a pair of Conservative members of Parliament.
Oliver arena rehab project now complete
The Oliver and District Arena Rehabilitation project’s primary work has been completed, the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) and the Town of Oliver have announced today (March 10).
Rick Knodel mourned by South Okanagan
Rural Oliver representative Rick Knodel died from health complications this morning, leaving friends and colleagues in shock and sadness.
Surprise co-op closure surrounded by mystery
It looks like provincial help might be on the way for Okanagan tree fruit growers faced with the prospect of having nowhere to ship the crop that will start coming off the trees later this month.
Major upgrades to Oliver and District Arena begin
Construction has begun on the Oliver and District Arena Rehabilitation project, with the 56 year old facility getting major upgrades, the Town of Oliver and the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) announced today.
Community spirit shines brightly in Oliver
The Town of Oliver hosted the 19th annual Spirit of Oliver Awards ceremony last week, honouring the “outstanding and selfless contributions” of the town’s community’s volunteers.
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Oliver ESS director fired prompting team to quit
On the cusp of freshet flooding and the start of the wildfire season, the Town of Oliver is now scrambling to find a new Emergency Support Services team after it “fired” its experienced director prompting the volunteer team to quit in solidarity.
Province moves on housing density
By Don Urquhart Sweeping changes to municipal zoning proposed by the provincial government to...
New payment scheme should curb emergency closures
With Interior Health issuing no less than five notifications of temporary closure of the emergency department at South Okanagan General Hospital (SOGH) in barely one week, local residents may well be wondering what happened to the much touted funding commitment to help stabilize the physician shortage at the hospital.
New MoU promotes clearer cooperation with Interior Health
A new memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Interior Health and the seven Interior regional hospital districts will help usher in a new era of mutual respect according to Martin Johansen, Chair of the Okanagan Similkameen Regional Hospital District.
Water projects a focus in Oliver’s five-year plan
The Town of Oliver is charting a new era of its five year capital plan as the draft presented to council is a product of new people “taking the reins” and has a heavy focus on water projects.
Pendergraft elected RDOS chair, Johansen hospital board chair
Elections were held at the inaugural Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) Board of Directors meeting at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre on Nov. 2.
Developer says tenants ‘won’t be a problem’
The developer of the proposed residential conversion plan for Church Avenue in Oliver says the new tenants won’t be a problem in the community.
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Oliver council still at odds over pavilion location
Sad, frustrating, and polarizing. These were sentiments expressed during last week’s budget meeting in Oliver.
Community leaders express new year’s outlook – Pt. 2
It’s the new year and our civic leaders are looking ahead with many objectives and goals in mind to make our communities a better place to live.
New year chock full of issues for Oliver mayor
Where does he start?
RCMP clarify capacity crunch in Oliver
The RCMP has answered concerns about police manpower in the Town of Oliver.
Resort owner seeks exemption from cost charges
The Lakeside Resort in Oliver is planning to modernize its underground services and is seeking an exemption for $114,000 worth of development cost charges.
Oliver council debates wine centre grant
The Town of Oliver wants to boost economic development through a wine centre feasibility study.
Inmate release questioned by city council
A Penticton city councillor has raised a concern with the province about its inmate release protocol in the Okanagan and how that is impacting local crime.
Town of Oliver’s new council takes oath of office
The Town of Oliver’s new municipal council was officially sworn in Monday night. The inaugural meeting saw Terry Schafer and incumbents Petra Veintimilla, Dave Mattes and Aimee Grice take their oath of office, along with Mayor Martin Johansen and water councillors Rick Machial and Pinder Dhaliwal.
Oliver Legion pins poppies
Estelle Pavan from the Oliver Legion presents Mayor Martin Johansen and Council member Petra Veintimilla with first poppies of the Rememberance Day campaign.