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Stage 2 Outdoor Water Restrictions Return June 16th
June 14, 2017 - 2:59 PM

Starting Friday, Stage 2 Water Restrictions begin for customers of the six water systems operated by the Regional District of Central Okanagan.

Communications Officer Bruce Smith says, “Every year from June 16th to September 15th, Stage 2 water restrictions are in effect for customers of the Star Place, Falcon Ridge, Killiney Beach, Sunset Ranch, Upper Fintry-Shalal Road-Valley of the Sun and Westshore water systems unless other restrictions are in place.
Temporary water change coming for greater Vernon residents
March 23, 2017 - 3:07 PM

Greater Vernon Water (GVW) is informing customers that the Duteau Creek water source will be turned off the week of March 27, 2017 for planned maintenance work. GVW will be providing water to all customers from the Mission Hill Water Treatment Plant (MHWTP) supplied by Kalamalka Lake. With the change in water source, there are no health related affects to our customers.
Planned Hydro outage affects North Westside water users
November 30, 2016 - 11:11 AM

Customers of three Regional District of Central Okanagan water systems may want to prepare for a planned electricity outage next week.
15th Annual United Way “Homes for the Holidays”
November 22, 2016 - 11:34 AM

Are you looking for holiday decor inspiration and a way to give back to your community? The 15th annual United Way “Homes for the Holidays “ tour is taking place this weekend, November 26th and 27th.

Presented by RBC, “Homes for the Holidays” features five homes volunteered by Kamloops residents and professionally decked out in true festive fashion by local designers and retailers.
Okanagan College Trades Building wins top honours at SICA Commercial Building Awards
October 28, 2016 - 10:48 AM

KELOWNA – Okanagan College Trades Building was named the Judges’ Choice Best Overall entry in the 8th Annual Southern Interior Construction Association Commercial Building Awards Thursday, Oct. 27 at the Four Points Sheraton Hotel.
Southern Interior Commercial Building Awards finalists
October 07, 2016 - 3:13 PM

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - Commercial and industrial buildings have been named as finalists for the 8th Annual Southern Interior Construction Association Commercial Building Awards, set for Thursday, Oct. 27 at the Four Points Sheraton Hotel in Kelowna.
Outdoor water restrictions begin today in Central Okanagan
June 16, 2016 - 12:00 PM

CENTRAL OKANAGAN - Stage 2 Water Restrictions begin this Thursday for customers of the six water systems operated by the Regional District of Central Okanagan.
Kamloops wineries bring home more medals
April 30, 2016 - 8:30 PM

KAMLOOPS - Kamloops wineries had a very good showing at the 2016 Best of BC Varietal Wine Awards presented in Penticton this week with all three wineries bringing home medals in various wine categories.
Penticton Regional Hospital donors no strangers to health battles
November 02, 2015 - 3:40 PM

PENTICTON - Jennifer Stewart literally had to crawl on her knees in her fight against cancer.
2015 Kamloops Business Excellence Award finalists named
September 10, 2015 - 11:14 AM

KAMLOOPS - Kamloops Chamber of Commerce and TD announced the finalists this week for the 2015 Business Excellence Awards at a special event hosted by Kamloops Lincoln.
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