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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.”CanadaJun 23
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Warning signs posted of algae bloom in Wood Lake, B.C.The public notices say lake users should not make contact with the algae bloom, but, if they do, to rise your body with clean water. Swimming is also discouraged.HealthJun 18
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Okanagan Lake above full pool, level will continue rising, say regional officialsAccording to Central Okanagan Emergency Operations the lake is now at 342.51 metres – three centimetres above full pool.CanadaJun 17
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Regional District of the Central Okanagan celebrates expansion of Mission Creek Greenway‘These trails provide opportunities for people to connect with nature and enjoy the benefits of new way-finding signage, trail maps and interpretative information.’CanadaMay 27
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Semi-annual trunk sale in Kelowna this weekendThe waste reduction office says the Kelowna trunk sale is the largest garage sale in the Central Okanagan, with vendors selling 'stuff straight from the trunks of their vehicles.'CanadaMay 27
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With flood and wildfire seasons nearing, take time to update your emergency plans: RDCO‘Being prepared to look after your family for at least 72 hours in the event of an emergency is something we need to do each year.’CanadaApr 29
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Central Okanagan regional district searching for new North Westside fire chiefFire chief Ron Ewert announced his resignation just weeks after being hired. Ewert was the North Westside’s third fire chief in two years.CanadaApr 3
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Bear sightings in West Kelowna up dramatically for 2021, says WildSafeBCWildSafeBC says there were 412 black bear sightings on the Westside last year, up from 231 sightings the year prior.CanadaMar 12
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Central Okanagan regional district receives $250K grant for its FireSmart programThe RDCO says it has completed wildfire fuel reduction on hundreds of hectares in many regional parks, and the funding will continue that work.CanadaMar 11
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Crews to check Central Okanagan recycling bins this spring, summer for unacceptable itemsThe RDCO says audits show there are still a significant number of unacceptable items going into our recycling stream, especially plastic bags.EnvironmentMar 10
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