News Items tag as: Central Okanagan Regional District 2020

Cougar sighting at Kelowna park prompts warning
September 16, 2020 - 3:21 PM

A cougar warning has gone up at a regional park in Kelowna.
Diesel the dog's owner Dave Smith died suddenly in motorhome
July 14, 2020 - 2:15 PM

Dave Smith, the Peachland man who engaged the Central Okanagan Regional District in a long, drawn out legal battle to save his impounded dog Diesel, died suddenly last week.
Central Okanagan campfire ban lifted in time for the Victoria Day long weekend
May 14, 2020 - 9:40 AM

A ban on campfires throughout most of the Central Okanagan has now been lifted.
COVID-19 related campfire ban issued for Central Okanagan
April 03, 2020 - 9:34 AM

Campfires are now prohibited throughout the Central Okanagan and will remain so until further notice to support COVID-19 health efforts by reducing potential air pollution.

The ban follows last week’s decision from B.C. Environment and health officials to suspend open burning until at least April 15 in High Sensitivity Areas including the Central Okanagan.
Climate change event aims to bring worldwide perspective and local knowledge
January 24, 2020 - 4:00 PM

The results of climate change are so often so far away in time or distance that it’s hard to grasp what’s happening in your own backyard.
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iN DISCUSSION: Rats. So many rats
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Rapper GloRilla is arrested on marijuana charges following investigation of a burglary at her home
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Cougar sighting at Kelowna park prompts warning