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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iN DISCUSSION: 'Enough' of Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson
Here you'll find reader responses to stories, letters to the editor and newsletter editorials, or letters to the editor for the week. They may have been edited slightly for readability. Prime Minister Mark Carney scheduled to visit

Fun festivals for foodies in Okanagan, Kamloops
Foodies in Kamloops and the Okanagan might want to mark their calendars for some unique upcoming festivals in the region celebrating pickles, garlic, tomatoes and hot peppers. The inaugural Farmstrong Cider Pickle Festival in Armstrong ki

Summerland looks at potential for cannabis use at public events
Summerland Mayor Doug Holmes drew a few laughs at a recent council meeting when he quipped that allowing cannabis consumption at the annual Christmas Light Up celebration would give a whole new meaning to “light up.” His remark

Central Okanagan real estate sales lag well below ten-year average
Real estate sales in the Central Okanagan picked up last month compared to July 2024, but still lag way behind the 10-year average. According to figures released by the Rennie Advance real estate analysis report, overall sales in the Centra

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