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Wednesday, June 29, 2016 3:15 PM
The Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations is taking steps to protect sensitive ecosystems and species-at-risk on Oliver Mountain from damage by motor vehicles, while also working to enhance recreational opportunities for local motorbike riders.
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Tuesday, June 7, 2016 8:45 AM
BC Wildfire Service crews will be conducting a burn trial east of Oliver on June 7, 2016, starting at about noon. Smoke may be visible in Oliver and surrounding areas.
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Thursday, June 2, 2016 11:20 AM
The B.C. government’s popular seven-year tree fruit replant program will now assist even more growers with an additional $1 million in funding over the duration of the program, Boundary-Similkameen MLA Linda Larson and Penticton MLA Dan Ashton announced.
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Monday, March 21, 2016 3:00 PM
The B.C. government and the Town of Oliver are partnering on a $1-million repair project to an irrigation system so area fruit, vegetable and crop growers can continue to be an economic driver in the region.
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Friday, November 6, 2015 1:00 PM
Local food producer Tracy Lydiatt, owner of Great Bear Enterprises, has created a gluten-free, vegan, organic cookie product.
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Monday, September 21, 2015 3:20 PM
The Testalinden Creek Wildfire is now 95% contained after hard work from BC Wildfire Service crews.
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Wednesday, September 2, 2015 2:30 PM
Okanagan Valley residents are invited to suggest ways to help protect sensitive grassland ecosystems in the Oliver Mountain area while also considering the interests of recreational users, such as drivers of off-road vehicles (ORVs).
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Sunday, August 16, 2015 1:32 PM
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Amidst the fire, smoke and disruption of two major interface fires and hundreds of overnight evacuations, one thing has become very clear – the people of Oliver and Midway are some of the most resilient, generous and compassionate in British Columbia.
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Thursday, May 21, 2015 10:00 AM
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With a year under the construction belt at the Okanagan Correctional Centre (OCC) building site, the milestones and pounds of cement poured are plentiful. From fencing to footings, this nearly $200-million project is generating local jobs, community development and provincewide interest.
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Monday, March 30, 2015 11:00 AM
The B.C. government has approved a request from the BC Wine Authority to establish a new sub-geographical indicator for the Golden Mile Bench in the Okanagan Valley wine region.
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