News Items tag as: Okanagan Water Restrictions

Tired of fighting clover in your lawn? Leave it and love it
August 17, 2024 - 6:00 AM
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Lush clover lawns have grown in popularity in the Okanagan as a drought tolerant alternative to heat damaged golden grass.
Kelowna water utility finally adopts watering restrictions
July 29, 2015 - 9:00 PM

KELOWNA - There is still no compelling reason to introduce watering restrictions but the City of Kelowna water utility is doing it anyway.
Kelowna water providers in no hurry to comply with voluntary water cuts
July 23, 2015 - 11:52 AM

CENTRAL OKANAGAN - Kelowna’s five water providers will decide next week whether to comply with a request from the provincial government to voluntarily reduce water consumption by 30 per cent.
Why Vernon fields are being watered daily despite water restrictions
July 22, 2015 - 8:30 AM

VERNON - A number of people are complaining about watering restrictions in Vernon, but it’s not quite what you think.
Kelowna water utility may soon be forced to restrict use
July 21, 2015 - 11:03 AM

KELOWNA - As drought-like conditions persist throughout the province people are being asked to cut back on water use, which means water restrictions could be around the corner for Kelowna water utility customers, who have not yet faced restrictions this summer.
A polite request to use less water in Penticton
July 17, 2015 - 11:31 AM

PENTICTON – The City of Penticton is asking residents to voluntarily reduce their water consumption by 30 per cent in response to drought conditions and low reservoir levels.
No fishing in several South Okanagan rivers and streams this summer
July 10, 2015 - 6:30 PM

PENTICTON – Fans of fishing across the province will be disappointed to learn that as of July 15 they will no longer be permitted to fish many rivers and streams in the South Okanagan this summer due to low flows and warming water temperatures.
Elevated watering restrictions in effect for Greater Vernon Water customers
July 07, 2015 - 12:51 PM

VERNON - Heavier water restrictions are being imposed on Greater Vernon residents.
Heat wave could force water restrictions in Summerland
June 29, 2015 - 4:22 PM

SUMMERLAND – If the heat wave resumes the Summerland Treatment Plant could be forced to issue measures to reduce water use in the area.
No elevated Okanagan watering restrictions — yet
June 25, 2015 - 8:07 PM

OKANAGAN - Despite record-breaking heat and little rain in the forecast, Okanagan communities remain under normal, or phase 1, watering restrictions, but be warned — that could change.
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THOMPSON: America is making a choice between democracy or authoritarian rule
OPINION America is awaiting a call from voters, the election results. It is a reprieve of sorts, much like a governor’s last minute call in an old movie sparing a condemned innocent prisoner from execution. The

Popular spots to enjoy ramen in Okanagan, Kamloops
Fall is here and the weather is turning colder so many are turning to comfort foods in the Okanagan and Kamloops. A warm, hearty soup is a definite go-to during the chilly seasons and one particular style, ramen, is becoming more and more p

Study says city policies drastically increase housing costs in Kamloops, Okanagan
A research paper explored how municipal government policies increase the cost of housing in B.C., and it showed that 40 per cent of a home’s cost in Kamloops and the Okanagan was due to the “zoning effect”. While at Simon

Kelowna trailer park residents face 'demoviction' from their affordable homes
Walking into Central Mobile Home Park in Kelowna you see well kept yards, towering evergreen trees, people walking their dogs and chatting with neighbours. The community of mostly seniors is slated to razed to make space for redevelopment but the

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