Category Archives: BC Canada

From the dust rises a Tim’s

Posted on August 17, 2010 by Publisher

Foundations Looked good yesterday and today the walls went up – how long before the coffee is perking and motorists are demanding soup and a bun? Tim Horton’s will be the first building of many on the old Southwind property.

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Follow up to ‘Farm Labour’ housing

Posted on July 16, 2010 by Publisher

On July 15, 2010, the Town of Osoyoos hosted 25 representatives from the Ministry of Forests and Range, Ministry of Environment, Conservation Officer Service, RCMP, Bylaw Enforcement, BC Fruit Growers’ Association (BCFGA), Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen, (RDOS), Town of … Continue reading →

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Friday Footings?

Posted on July 16, 2010 by Publisher

Two major contracts underway today in Oliver – both by the same company Greyback Construction of Penticton. Greyback is land clearing for Southwind Crossing (seen above) and for the $30 plus million dollar refit of the High School.

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140 dams to get remedial action

Posted on July 16, 2010 by Publisher

By Larry Pynn, Vancouver Sun July 16, 2010   Environment Minister Barry Penner said Thursday his staff is requiring remedial action on more than 140 dams across B.C. following a “rapid assessment” of structures similar to the Testalinda dam near … Continue reading →

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Farm Labour – where to stay?

Posted on July 15, 2010 by Publisher

Having so many seasonal workers hanging out on Osoyoos’s beaches and in the town’s parks won’t look good to visiting tourists, he said. (Mayor Stu Wells) “It’s certainly a major issue, we’re a resort municipality,” Wells said. “The optics certainly … Continue reading →

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Is stucco next MAXX?

Posted on January 23, 2010 by Publisher

4.5 story Maxx Hotel near Park Avenue Estates in east Oliver gets the black paper and wire treatment – ready for stucco as soon as spring arrives. Time frame for completion not known but investors are willing to keep putting … Continue reading →

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Gleaners encouraged!

Posted on January 23, 2010 by Publisher

    The Okanagan Gleaners‘ ongoing fight to remain in their rural Oliver home appears to be almost over. Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen rural directors voted 6-2 Thursday to give initial support to a rezoning application, which will allow the … Continue reading →

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Have you gone for a walk lately?

Posted on January 21, 2010 by Publisher

North of drop structure at 369th Avenue at start of ox bow restorations at Oliver BC

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Oliver Tourism – New Tourist Site

Posted on January 15, 2010 by Publisher

The Town of Oliver with partner Rural Area C has launched a new tourism website. http://www.winecapitalofcanada.com This website will direct viewers to information on OLIVER and the Visitors Centre operated by the Chamber of Commerce which will field all calls and … Continue reading →

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New Alert – Olympics soon!

Posted on January 7, 2010 by Publisher
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