Don Urquhart

The first meeting of sister towns Oliver and Bandai, Japan since 2020 took place on Oct. 11 with a two-person delegation from Bandai visiting Oliver for the day.

The provincial government is sharpening its focus on rural communities in a bid to ensure government policies are more responsive to the realities of the differences of communities across B.C.

The Southern Interior Land Trust’s (SILT) 16.6 hectare (41 acre) Bourguiba Spring conservation area on Hwy. 3 on the slopes of Anarchist Mountain just got six hectares larger with the donation of a parcel of pristine sage and bunchgrass hillside.

An investigation by the Forest Practices Board into public complaints about livestock grazing in protected areas in the South Okanagan has found non-compliance issues and damage to the environment.

Construction on Osoyoos’ 85th St. Plaza project has begun following the awarding of the construction tender to Mass Construction.

Residents in the vicinity of Osoyoos’ wastewater treatment lagoons may experience “elevated” odours as the failed Cell #2 along with Cell #3 are dredged to remove sludge, the town has warned.

The Oliver Osoyoos Times Chronicle is going independent.

A naked bike ride, more pickleball courts, Cactus Jalopies and crosswalk safety were all on the agenda of Osoyoos’ Community Services Advisory Committee at its last meeting.

Skilled immigrants who qualify in any of 29 professional categories will be able to start work sooner under new legislation introduced in Victoria on Monday and is based on work already being done to facilitate healthcare workers coming to BC.

Canada’s premiers have sent a joint letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau asking the federal government to extend the repayment period for a year for interest-free loans given to small businesses and non-profits during the pandemic.