Okanagan weather: Environment Canada cancels special weather statement for rain, possible flash floods
Special weather statement still in effect for Fraser Canyon, Nicola and Similkameen regions. Continue reading
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Okanagan weather: Mix of sun, cloud and rain in this week’s forecast
It’ll be a mixed bag of weather this week, with clouds, sun and rain in the forecast. Continue reading
Parks Canada to share feedback on proposed national park in South Okanagan, Similkameen
Meetings will take place in Oliver, Osoyoos, Keremeos and Penticton, May 14-16. Continue reading
3 Edmonton neighbourhoods stand above the rest in liveability: report
A new RE-MAX report ranked Old Strathcona, Oliver and Westmount as the top three communities in the city. Continue reading
Human remains found inside burned-out truck near Oliver not suspicious: RCMP
Ford truck, human remains found in remote area east of South Okanagan community. Continue reading
Osoyoos Oyster Fest prepares to shuck 10,000 shellfish
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
It may not be a food that grows in the Okanagan, but some believe local wine is perfect for oysters. Continue reading
‘Mystery’ plans for national park reserve in South Okanagan-Similkameen feared by opponents
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
“There’s a lot of mystery we’re finding out that’s leading up to a negative,” South Okanagan Similkameen (SOS) Preservation Society spokesperson Lionel Trudel said. Continue reading
B.C. guide outfitter handed hefty fine for luring black bear with pet food, cooking grease
By Shelby Thom South Okanagan Video Journalist
James Wiens, 51, has received an $18,500 fine plus he must forfeit the $6,300 earned during a hunt he thought was for American tourists. Continue reading
‘I still think about it every day’: Blind 9/11 survivor tours the Okanagan, shares his story
By Shay Galor Community Video Journalist
Michael Hingson, blind since birth, visits the Okanagan April 3 to 5 to share his inspiring story of escaping from the 78th floor of the World Trade Centre with his guide dog Roselle during 9/11. Continue reading
Osoyoos, Oliver asked to provide housing for locum ER doctors
By Shelby Thom South Okanagan Video Journalist
Health-care officials say the solution to staffing shortages in the Oliver hospital’s ER is providing housing to locum doctors, but ER physicians say the real problem is pay inequity. Continue reading