Oliver News
Fortis B.C. substation near Oliver targeted by vandals
OLIVER – Someone has twice vandalized a Fortis B.C. substation near Oliver in the last…
Tinhorn Creek Vineyard concert series returns for 2016
OLIVER – The Tinhorn Creek Vineyard concert series returns to the Oliver winery’s outdoor amphitheatre…
Cell tower knocked down by vandals in Oliver
OLIVER – A cell tower purposely knocked down west of Oliver caused service interruptions to…
Firearms, drugs and stolen property found in Oliver search
OLIVER - Four people were taken into custody after a search warrant that resulted in the seizure of restricted firearms, stolen property and drugs yesterday, according to police. Oliver RCMP, along with the RCMP Regional General Investigative Service and RCMP Emergency Response Team, executed a search warrant in Oliver yesterday afternoon, Sept. 17. According to...
B.C. Wildfire reporting progress on Oliver wildfires
OLIVER, B.C. – The wildfires burning in the heart of the Okanagan’s wine country continue to threaten prized vineyards and orchards with scores of residents still out of their homes, but B.C. Wildfire says there has been significant progress in the fight against the blazes. Two fires are raging near the picturesque tourist town of...
Testalinden Creek fire pushing north; wildfire crews ready for increased activity
OLIVER – The Testalinden Creek fire has grown to over 3.1 square kilometres and will likely be getting even bigger over the next few days. B.C. Wildfire says the extremely dry conditions and the forecast gusty southerly winds mean increased fire activity. The fire, which has been growing in a northerly direction, blew through containment...
UPDATE: What you need to know about the Wilsons Mountain and Testalinden Creek fires
Evacuation Alert for Wilsons Mountain Fires - Rescinded UPDATE: 4:30 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 23, 2015 Due to the Wilson’s Mountain fire no longer being a threat, the Evacuation Alert issued Aug 15th, 2015 has been rescinded. Evacuation alerts for the Wilsons Mountain Fire near Oliver have been rescinded for the following area: %%image7%% For more...
Wildfire in Boundary and South Okanagan destroys 30 homes, forces hundreds to evacuate
OLIVER, B.C. – Residents in southeastern British Columbia are regrouping from an immense and fast-spreading wildfire that has so far wiped out 30 homes and forced hundreds to flee with little more than the clothes on their backs.
Volatile South Okanagan prolific offender suspected in Oliver armed robbery
OLIVER – The corner store in Oliver was held up by a man with a weapon on Thursday and the RCMP suspect a prolific offender wanted for not showing up to serve his jail sentence may be their man. RCMP say a man walked into Eastside Grocery at the corner of Park Avenue and Eastside...
One-vote loss leads to big win for Oliver doctor heading association in 2016
VANCOUVER – Doctors in British Columbia have elected a new president to head their professional association next year after a tie forced a second vote.
What south Okanagan off-roaders need to know before heading out on the trail
OLIVER - Off-roading on Oliver Mountain, the Osoyoos West Bench and the impact on the area's sensitive grassland ecosystem will be focus topics at two open house meetings March 11. The meetings are scheduled for Wed. March 11 from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at the Senora Community Centre located at 8505-68 Ave., Osoyoos, and Thurs....