Oliver News

Shooting and home invasion in Oliver; suspect in custody
OLIVER – A suspect is in custody following a shooting and home invasion in Oliver…

No evidence inmates released from Okanagan Correctional Centre remain in the area: Penticton RCMP commander
PENTICTON – Okanagan Correctional Centre is not contributing to Penticton’s criminal population, the city's top…

Attempted murder suspect arrested in Oliver
OLIVER – A man fleeing from the Lower Mainland, and wanted on a Canada wide…

No shortage of spring runoff problems in the South Okanagan, Similkameen
PENTICTON – This week's above seasonal temperatures are expected to give way to cooler conditions…

Local inmates join fight to protect South Okanagan from flooding
OLIVER – It’s all hands on deck in the South Okanagan as even inmates at…
Flood Evacuation Order: Sportsmens Bowl area north of Oliver
OLIVER – There are 33 properties in the rural area north of Oliver being called…

Theft from vehicles on the rise in Oliver
OLIVER – There has been a recent increase in theft from vehicles in Oliver and…

B.C. Wildfire crews provide boost to South Okanagan flood control efforts
OLIVER – B.C. Wildfire personnel are keeping busy ahead of fire season by providing assistance…

New Okanagan prison horse care program provides calming influence on inmates
OLIVER – A new program for inmates at the Okanagan Correctional Centre is helping inmates…

Cannabis growing facility could provide a big boost to South Okanagan economy
PENTICTON – A proposed large-scale, state of the art medical cannabis growing facility could provide…

SOUTH OKANAGAN HISTORY: The wintery death of Oliver pioneer Jim Madden
OLIVER – A pioneer resident of the Oliver area who once made his living cutting…

Meningococcal disease immunizations expanded in South Okanagan
OLIVER – The discovery of a third case of meningococcal disease in the South Okanagan…

Huge vineyard land deal in South Okanagan
OLIVER – A South Okanagan mega-winery has acquired a new property in the Golden Mile…

Trial for alleged Okanagan gun smuggler to get underway once jurisdictional question is answered
PENTICTON – The trial of an Oliver First Nations man accused of smuggling guns across…

Police asking for help to find missing Oliver woman
OLIVER – RCMP are looking to the public for help to find a missing 46-year-old…