Daily Archives: May 25, 2012

Premier Christy Clark reaffirmed her support to enhance the movement of wine across provincial boundaries at a ‘Free My Grapes’ rally today in Penticton. By eliminating a federal restriction, Bill C-311 will allow the importation of wine across provincial boundaries … Continue reading →

ELECTORAL AREA ‘C’ ADDRESS CHANGES (Oliver Rural) – It is time to change to your house numbers. If you do not know your new number, please check the mapping service on the RDOS Web site at www.rdos.bc.ca or con- tact … Continue reading →

A public service announcement by Oliver Daily News

You are invited to an open house in celebration of Shriners Awareness week – Sunday, June 10th at the Oliver Masonic Lodge, 6159 Kootenay St. Oliver.  Starting at 2:00 pm. Please join us for tea, coffee and snacks and viewing … Continue reading →

Beer and music – a pair as old as civilization. Although some would argue that it is more than just a coincidence that beer, music and civilization are roughly the same age, it is safe to say that the local … Continue reading →

Linda Smart March 20, 1949 – May 18, 2012 “There are no goodbyes for us. Wherever you are, you will always be in my heart.” It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Linda Sue Smart … Continue reading →

Thanks to Anne, Audrey and Nikki for the photographs. Below a team of three moose frolic in the same neck of the woods. The word “moose” came to us from Algonquian Indians. Consequently its plural, instead of being “mooses” or … Continue reading →

What is thinking? I notice that sometimes my mind is blank as if there is nothing at all going on up there. What am I thinking during those times I wonder? Some will tell us that thinking is a deliberate … Continue reading →

Magician To Bring Thrilling “Multi-Media” Magical Review Show comes To Oliver! Canada’s outstanding illusionist, JOHN KAPLAN, is bringing his acclaimed “AbracaDAZZLE!” show to Oliver on Monday, May 28th presented by Tuc-el-Nuit Elementary PAC. “AbracaDAZZLE!” dazzles the senses with amazing illusions … Continue reading →

Two local organizations in Okanagan-Similkameen are benefiting from funding provided by the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (FLNRO) to help regional districts and local organizations combat invasive plants. They are:   ·         Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen ($15,000) ·         South … Continue reading →

by Ernie Race – Mirrow Man