News Items tag as: Town of Oliver

Osoyoos Indian Band wants to build multi-rink arena
July 09, 2021 - 7:00 PM

The Osoyoos Indian Band has joined forces with the towns Osoyoos and Oliver to apply for grant funding to pay for a new arena in the region.
Interior Health says no risk eating cherries from South Okanagan facility after workers test positive for COVID-19
July 14, 2020 - 10:58 AM

Interior Health doesn't have concerns about a health risk for people eating produce from an Oliver area cherry packing plant and farm after it issued a quarantine order for workers.
2 COVID-19 cases confirmed at Oliver farm while town hall closes due to positive staff test
July 13, 2020 - 4:38 PM

Interior Health has confirmed two positive cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed at a South Okanagan farm.
Long before vineyards and winemaking, cantaloupe was king in Oliver
August 21, 2019 - 6:00 AM
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PENTICTON - Long before the Town of Oliver became known as the Wine Capital of Canada, it was well known nationally for its ability to grow another tasty treat.
Oliver irrigation pipe to be repaired after damaging landslide
March 22, 2016 - 8:30 AM

PENTICTON - A devastating landslide damaged the irrigation system in Oliver earlier this year but it is set to be repaired with the help of provincial funding.
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Osoyoos Indian Band wants to build multi-rink arena