Local officials tour BC Tree Fruits expansion in Oliver, B.C.
On Friday, Regional-District of Okanagan-Similkameen board directors were offered a tour of the new facility.
Consumer
Feb 23
Penticton MLA Dan Ashton seeking federal nomination
Dan Ashton announced he’s now seeking the Conservative nomination for the federal riding of South Okanagan-Similkameen-West Kootenay.
Politics
Feb 23
Okanagan Similkameen Stewardship in dire need of new field truck
The Okanagan Similkameen Stewardship Society says its truck was significantly damaged while parked on a street in Penticton, back in December.
Canada
Feb 12
Over $22K raised through annual United Way Drive-Thru Breakfast in Penticton, B.C.
The annual United Way Drive-thru Breakfast in Penticton, B.C., raised over $22,000 Thursday morning.
Canada
Apr 11
Penticton’s hospital gets 2nd CT scanner
South Okanagan people needing advanced medical care will now benefit from the purchase of a second state-of-the-art computed tomography scanner at Penticton Regional Hospital.
Health
Mar 19
Don’t let flooding, wildfire guard down, RDOS says
“There are also early concerns about drought extending into the spring and summer, potentially leading to an early wildfire season,” said the RDOS.
Canada
Mar 27
B.C. boy identified as victim of fatal Edmonton dog attack
An 11-year-old boy who was killed in a dog attack in south Edmonton on Monday night was a Grade 5 student at Osoyoos Elementary School.
Canada
Apr 3
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
Okanagan College campus life expected to get much livelier with new student housing
The number of students living on campus at Okanagan College in Kelowna will more than double at the start of next fall, due to new developments.
Canada
Mar 27
B.C. wine industry gathers in Okanagan to discuss future
'It’s really just a time to take a temperature of what's going on,' Wine Growers BC president and CEO Miles Prodan said.
Canada
Mar 13
Unseasonably warm airmass continues to topple B.C. temperature records
Environment Canada reported that 23 records have been toppled as an unseasonably warm airmass continued on Monday.
Weather
Mar 19
Wild Sheep Society of BC’s largest expo underway in Penticton
The expo kicked off on Thursday with a conversation surrounding the challenges Big Horn Sheep are facing.
Environment
Feb 22
Okanagan Falls receives a significant infrastructure investment
Two B.C. communities will receive funding for upgrades to their water systems in 2024-25, including a $6.5-million investment in Okanagan Similkameen.
Canada
Dec 24, 2023
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
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
Snowpack levels in Okanagan rising, but still below normal
On Jan. 1, the Okanagan’s snowpack level was at 64 per cent. For Feb. 1, the region was listed at 86 per cent.
Environment
Feb 8
Concerns raised over Summerland gravel mine proposal
Concerns have been raised over how the mine would impact local wildlife, the environment and traffic.
Canada
Jan 19
Innovative supportive housing building officially open in Penticton, B.C.
A new supportive housing complex is fully up and running in Penticton and according to operators has already seen successes.
Health
Feb 9
5-storey apartment building in Osoyoos to feature affordable housing
The 43-unit complex will be built on Osoyoos Indian Band lands and will offer a mix of affordable homes for seniors, individuals, families and people living with disabilities.
Canada
Jan 27
Snowfall warnings remain in effect for southern B.C., freezing rain possible
Environment Canada has enacted heavy snowfall warnings for southern B.C., Wednesday morning.
Weather
Jan 17
