Hotel Partner Chosen for Wine Village

from The Oliver Chronicle

Bellstar Hotels and Resorts has been chosen as the hotel partner to co-develop the core of Oliver's wine village, in partnership with the Co-operators Development Corporation (CDCL).

"It means CDCL has joined forces with Bellstar to develop the first phase - 1.6 acres - of Oliver's wine village," explained Les Lawther, Oliver's economic development officer.

"This is exciting. The first phase will be around $30 million. . . read more

Oliver population growth expected to be robust in near future

By Jorg Mardian/Okanagan Sun

Oliver is a town with a bright future.  With its attractive climate, clean air, availability of fresh foods and a tranquil setting, many would rate it as an ideal place to live and retire.  That’s why the 2005 population base of both the town and Area C is expected to continue a vigorous expansion, driving growth demands.

The goals of Oliver Smart Growth and the RDOS Regional Growth Strategy processes aim to. . . read more