Columbia Shuswap Regional District

• Columbia Shuswap Regional District in talks to restart mosquito control program

  With the pests out in force this year, the CSRD says it’s talking with the Little Shuswap Lake Band and B.C. Parks about restarting their mosquito larvicide program.

  Canada

  Jul 15
  
• Water level in Shuswap Lake has peaked: Regional district

  The CSRD says the lake is now starting to decline, though water levels are expected to remain higher than usual for July.

  Canada

  Jul 13
  
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• CSRD issues water quality advisory for Sunnybrae Beach

  The Columbia Shuswap Regional District says the beach in Tappen is still open to the public, but warns users to refrain from ingesting water due to recent E. coli bacterial counts.

  Health

  Jun 29
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• Okanagan, Shuswap boaters asked to slow down, lessen wakes as water levels remain high

  “Boaters are also asked to be mindful of their speed and wake to prevent property damage along the shoreline.”

  Canada

  Jun 23
• Shuswap Lake approaching 2018 water level, but expected to peak soon: Regional District

  The CSRD says amid their continued flood watch, Shuswap Lake should reach around 349.1 metres, with the peak expected to take place this coming weekend or early next week.

  Canada

  Jun 22
• Shuswap Lake still slowly rising, 2 parks closed says CSRD

  The Columbia Shuswap Regional District says the lake was at 348.610 metres on Tuesday morning, up slightly from 348.576 metres on Monday morning.

  Canada

  Jun 21
• Water level in Shuswap Lake rising, regional district activates emergency operations centre

  As the B.C. flood watch continues, Shuswap Lake was measured at 348.581 metres Monday morning, up 5.3 cm from Sunday morning when it was listed at 348.528 metres.

  Canada

  Jun 20
• Landslide threat prompts evacuation alert for mobile home park in B.C. Interior

  The Columbia Shuswap Regional District said the threat of a landslide near Wiseman Creek in the District of Sicamous is increasing and may pose a risk.

  Canada

  May 5
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• Former Okanagan evacuees welcome B.C.’s expansion of Alert Ready system

  The expansion to floods and fires comes after the B.C. government faced questions during last year's disasters about why the use of mobile notifications was so limited.

  Canada

  May 3
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• B.C. residents in Sorrento, Blind Bay to vote on incorporation this weekend

  The polls will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., and voters will need to bring identification to prove residency requirements.

  Politics

  Apr 29