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• Mower believed responsible for grass fire near home in South Okanagan

  The Oliver Fire Department said a mowing machine likely caused the roughly one-hectare blaze.

  Canada

  Apr 28
• Football field-sized fire handled overnight by Oliver Fire Department

  A ‘football field’-sized fire was extinguished late Tuesday night on the east side of Osoyoos Lake near Osoyoos Cottages.

  Canada

  Apr 14
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• Restaurant patio permits to get expedited approval, says RDOS

  The RDOS will ensure permit applications are processed as quickly as possible, a release from the district said.

  Economy

  Apr 9
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• Permanent irrigation water pipes on way near Oliver, B.C., 5 years after rockslide destroyed system

  'There was a real sense of panic and urgency,' Ron Hovanes, mayor of Oliver in 2016, said after the slide.

  Consumer

  Apr 9
• Bigger transit buses to service South Okanagan, but residents say it’s not enough

  "Everything takes time and money," Osoyoos Mayor Sue McKortoff said of the new bus brought in to increase transit capacity.

  Consumer

  Mar 26
• Okanagan-Similkameen regional district begins annual mosquito control program

  The RDOS says mosquito control crews apply a naturally occurring granular bacterial larvicide to water at requested sites.

  Environment

  Mar 24
• Oliver-born fabricator makes TV debut on Rust Valley Restorers

  Rachel Bohnet, who grew up in the South Okanagan, will appear in about six episodes this season, her first time in front of the camera.

  Canada

  Mar 4
• Oliver RCMP seeking help in identifying cannabis store robbery suspect

  Oliver RCMP are looking to identify a suspect who allegedly assaulted staff at a cannabis store before stealing cannabis products.

  Crime

  Mar 4
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• Baldy Mountain Resort reopens after closure due to workplace death

  A South Okanagan ski hill announced that it is resuming operations on Sunday, two days after an employee was fatally injured.

  News

  Feb 28
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• Man, 70, dies in workplace accident at South Okanagan ski resort: Police

  'Despite the efforts of other employees and emergency first aid attendants on the mountain, the 70-year-old man did not survive and was pronounced deceased,' said police.

  Canada

  Feb 27