Recent News
2020 Property Tax Notices
For Immediate Release
May 27, 2020
Property Notices for 2020 are in the Mail for the Town of Oliver
Oliver property owners will be receiving property tax notices in the mail in the coming days, with taxes due on July 2, 2020.
If you have not received your notice by the first week of June, be sure to contact Town Hall at (250) 485 6203. Town Hall will be open to the public at 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. starting on June 1, however the Town strongly encourages that residents try to pay their property taxes through online banking, and claim home owner grants through the Town’s website at www.oliver.ca.
Mayor Update – Passing of Bill Ross
For Immediate Release
May 14, 2020
Sad News & COVID-19 Update
It is with a heavy heart I sit down to write this Mayor’s message. I was very saddened to hear of the accident that claimed the life of Bill Ross on Sunday, May 10th. Oliver has lost a stalwart of the community and on a personal note, I`ve lost a good friend. The Town of Oliver and the RDOS have issued a joint press release regarding Bill Ross, which is available
News Release – Mayor’s Message
Mayor Johansen provides update to residents
Under the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General, Emergency Management BC (EMBC) is the lead coordinating agency in the provincial government for all emergency management and business continuity activities.
News Release – Mayor Johansen – Covid19 Update
The Town of Oliver has taken additional action to support citizens and businesses. During the April 20 – Special Open meeting Council passed a motion to assign the 2020 Property Tax Rates with a due date of July 2nd with a one percent (1%) penalty applied on July 3rd and a four percent (4%) penalty applied October 1st. Commercial businesses have until September 30 to pay their taxes, and the penalty of five percent (5%) will be applied October 1st.
News Release – Mayor Johansen Covid-19 Update
April 17, 2020
The Town of Oliver would like to thank the Province of B.C. for the new financial relief measures announced yesterday morning (April 16) by Ministers Carole James and Selina Robinson. These measures are a positive step to mitigating the economic hardship for people, businesses and municipalities during these difficult times.
Electric Vehicle Charging Station
The Electric Charging Station that was vandalized several months ago has now been repaired and is ready for use. The charging station is located at 6431 Station St.