Oliver News

UPDATE: New evacuation orders given for South Okanagan homes, Baldy Mountain Resort near Nk’Mip Creek wildfire
New evacuation orders have been issued for South Okanagan homes and a ski resort as…

Camper and house burn in Nk’Mip Creek wildfire near Osoyoos
A house and a camper have been burned by the Nk'Mip Creek wildfire near Osoyoos.…

Wildfire near Osoyoos ‘aggressive and challenging’ for firefighters
A wildfire burning near Osoyoos continues to show aggressive and challenging fire behaviour due to…

Growth of out of control wildfire near Osoyoos could impact Highway 3
A roughly 2,000 hectare wildfire burning to the near Osoyoos has grown, causing more evacuation…

Two pioneering South Okanagan wine families join forces
Two pioneering wine families in the South Okanagan are joining forces. Burrowing Owl Vineyards in…

Dog seized by B.C. SPCA after travelling in crate strapped to back of RV
A dog found in a crate that was strapped to the back of an RV…

Dog in crate strapped to rear of RV found safe in Oliver
Reports of a dog being carted across B.C. highways strapped in a crate on the…

Canada’s first wine village opening this summer in the South Okanagan
Cheers, wine lovers: Canada’s first wine village is officially opening in Oliver on Canada Day.…

Students learning Syilx teachings at this South Okanagan high school
The Experiential, Project-based, Indigenous and Community (EPIC) program designed to strengthen connections with Indigenous students…

Shots fired at RCMP cruiser during criminal mayhem in Oliver
An RCMP cruiser in Oliver was the victim of what sounds like a drive-by shooting…

Oliver company fined $27K by WorkSafeBC
A roofing company working in Oliver was fined more than $27,000 for failing to ensure…

Oliver fruit stand goes up in flames
No word yet on the cause of a fire that ripped through an Oliver fruit…

Lifetime movie being shot in Osoyoos, Oliver and Cawston
Secrets of a Marine’s Wife, a Lifetime movie starring actors from Riverdale and Arrow, will…

Oliver police seek identity of man suspected of cannabis store theft
Oliver RCMP are turning to the public for help in identifying a robbery suspect. The…

COVID-19 outbreak declared over at Oliver long-term care facility
The deadly outbreak of COVID-19 at Oliver’s Sunnybank long-term care home has ended. The outbreak…