Oliver/Osoyoos News
Clock ticking for Wine Capital Weekend tickets, the South Okanagan's biggest beverage festival
It's down to the final hours to purchase discounted tickets for the South Okanagan's biggest beverage event of the year. Wine Capital Weekend in Oliver...
The RDOS has made a split decision on unpermitted dwellings in between Oliver and Osoyoos
Gold Hill Winery has received a split decision on its two unpermitted dwellings, one building was approved and one denied to move forward to the Agricultural...
Osoyoos Elementary School student set to repeat Terry Fox fundraising run
Eleven year old Zephyr Peltier, a student at Osoyoos Elementary School (OES) is once again planning to run from Oliver to Osoyoos in support of the 2023 Terry...
Excessive speeding outside of Oliver results in fines and vehicle impounded
Excessive speeding by a 17 year old over the weekend resulted in an impounded BMW and almost $500 in tickets. On Friday night around 9 p.m. Oliver RCMP were...
Search and Rescue crews play low profile but crucial role during civil emergencies like wildfire evacuations
What many people may not realize is the important role that BC’s 78 Search and Rescue (SAR) groups play during wildfire events. During interface wildfires...
Evacuation alerts still in place near Upper Park Rill Creek wildfire in rural Oliver area
Evacuation alerts near the Upper Park Rill Creek wildfire remain status quo for now. The Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen Emergency Operations Centre...
Black bears destroyed after attacking woman and dog on shores of Osoyoos Lake
A lazy afternoon relaxing on the shores of Osoyoos Lake turned into sheer terror when a sow black bear attacked a woman and her dog this weekend. Lisa Robinson,...
The Oliver Fire Department responded to a fire at derelict house for second time in a year
UPDATE: 4:30 p.m. The Oliver Fire Department was called out this afternoon to respond to a house engulfed in flames on Osoyoos Indian Band land. The structure...
The Upper Park Rill wildfire grows over the weekend but coming conditions look favourable
UPDATE: 11:55 a.m. The Upper Park Rill wildfire has seen growth over the weekend but weather conditions over the next couple of days look favourable. The fire...
Brokop and Jefferson bring music history to life
Husband-and-wife team Lisa Brokop and Paul Jefferson, country music stars who have both made names for themselves as performers and songwriters, have now come...
Highway to Healing helps kids get medical access
Highway to Healing held a fundraiser barbeque supported by Nesters Market on Saturday, Sept. 9 as the society ramps up a new fall fundraising campaign. The...
U.S. firefighters reflect on unique cross-border experience in Osoyoos
The Ventana Interagency Hotshot Crew came from the United States to help in the battle with the Eagle Bluff Wildfire, and they commented on how phenomenal it...
South Okanagan hospital emergency room closing again due to staffing issues
For the sixth night in a week, Interior Health has announced the emergency room at South Okanagan General Hospital will be closed. Oliver and area residents...
First ever FireSmart coordinator hired in Oliver
Oliver has hired its first FireSmart coordinator, a position that acts as a liaison between FireSmart BC and the Town of Oliver to bring education and FireSmart...
Osoyoos Indian Band, West High Yield ink deal for BC magnesium project
Osoyoos Indian Band and West High Yield Resources (TSXV:WHY) have signed a co-operation agreement regarding the company’s Record Ridge magnesium project...
Oliver Fire Department recounts experience at the Eagle Bluff Wildfire
The Oliver Fire Department (OFD) mobilized and sent two trucks to help battle the Eagle Bluff wildfire that came dangerously close to Osoyoos this summer. One...
Oliver's Wine Capital Weekend is fast approaching
The highly anticipated Wine Capital Weekend, celebrating the wine, community and vibrant spirit of Oliver is fast approaching. The three-day event is...
Rotary Club of Osoyoos flawlessly delivers Lobsters on the Beach charity event
The Rotary Club of Osoyoos pulled off yet another hugely successful Lobsters on the Beach event on Saturday, Sept. 9 making it 14 straight years of selling out...
Local community celebrates life of Paul Dumoret at Oliver Airport
A celebration of life for a man many would consider simply larger than life was held at the Oliver Airport last weekend with a large crowd attending. Oliver...
Osoyoos pickleball tournament attracts 150 competitors, half from out of town
The Desert Pickleball Club hosted its second annual pickleball tournament over the past weekend (Sept. 9) attracting 120 pickleballers including many from out...