National company coming to Oliver
Monday, 16 January 2012 00:00
by Lyonel Doherty
Mum is still the word on what new business is moving into the old Buy-Low Foods store on Main Street in Oliver.
The most cited rumour is that a “Dollarama” or other discount store is moving in there. But building owner Pat Reid from Desert Holdings would not confirm or deny that.
“It too early (to confirm) just yet . . . it will be a national company,” she said.
Reid acknowledged that many people have been asking about the future of the building, noting some have expressed their wish for a bowling alley.
Reid noted they are still working out the legalities of the new business before making the announcement.
Work has been done gutting the building and preparing it for the new venture. Even men in white, protective suits have been seen on the premises doing restoration work.
Reid said she will inform the community what is going on when the time is right.
Stephanie Johnson, the Town’s director of development services, said they have an active building permit for the property for repair/renovation work. However, there are no other land use planning, building or business licence applications for the property at this time.
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