Category Archives: Oliver

From the dust rises a Tim’s

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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On Now – all day – come on down

Wonderful parade Saturday in Oliver – 50 minutes in duration – longer than in previous year. Lots of sunshine, Lots of eat, Lots of grub, Lots of entertainment, Lots of boys, Lots of girls, Lots of every sort. Everyone welcome … Continue reading

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140 dams to get remedial action

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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Is stucco next MAXX?

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!

    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?

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

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!

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