Regional District Of Okanagan Similkameen

• Public washrooms at Naramata park closed due to vandalism

  The RDOS says washrooms at Manitou Park in Naramata sustained significant damage on the afternoon of Tuesday, Feb. 13.

  Canada

  Feb 17
  
• Owner of Naramata, B.C. tiny home pushing for change

  The owner of a tiny home in Naramata recently won her pitch for a temporary use permit but is now calling for a change in regulations both locally and provincially.

  Canada

  Jan 29
  
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• Regional District targeting invasive tree species in Penticton

  The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen is going after three invasive tree species in the region.

  Environment

  Dec 21, 2023
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• Concerns raised over lack of rural communication during emergencies

  Keremeos residents are now calling for better systems for when the power goes out during emergency situations in rural areas.

  Canada

  Nov 9, 2023
• Okanagan Falls, B.C. incorporation study officially underway

  An Okanagan Falls study has officially begun to look at the implications of the community becoming incorporated.

  Canada

  Oct 13, 2023
• Upper Park Rill wildfire triggers evacuation alerts near Oliver, B.C.

  Late Sunday, an evacuation alert was issued by the Regional District due to the threat of the Upper Park Rill wildfire.

  Fire

  Sep 18, 2023
• Winds, heat and lightning trigger concern as two B.C. wildfires surge

  The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen has issued an evacuation order for the area southwest of Keremeos affected by two wildfires that have been burning for several weeks.

  Fire

  Aug 16, 2023
• Mounties safely dispose of potentially explosive situation at Keremeos landfill

  The Keremeos Transfer Station will remain closed, along with El Rancho Drive near the entrance, until the operation is complete.

  Crime

  Jul 21, 2023
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• Keremeos, B.C. residents raise concerns over abandoned bus

  It's been almost a year since police shot two people at an unincorporated campsite near Keremeos, killing one man and seriously injuring a woman.

  Canada

  Jun 20, 2023
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• Adra Tunnel along Kettle Valley Rail Trail close to reopening: RDOS

  Now with approval from the province, the phased project has moved on to physical rock bolting and shotcrete work to stabilize the structure.

  Canada

  Jun 18, 2023