Regional District Of Okanagan Similkameen

• Animal carcasses, hazardous items showing up in garbage bins at South Okanagan parks

  Dumping household garbage in public parks and on trails is an ongoing issue in the South Okanagan, prompting a call from regional district staff to stop it.

  Canada

  Jun 21
  
• Rural Okanagan-Similkameen garbage costs to more than double

  The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen voted on Thursday to move ahead with a 2.3-million-dollar garbage contract with Waste Connections Canada.

  Economy

  Jun 14
  
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• Regional District hosts Penticton emergency preparedness town hall

  The Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen hosted an emergency preparedness town hall in Penticton, B.C., on Monday.

  Canada

  Apr 30
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• 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
• 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
• 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
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• 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
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• 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