News Items tag as: Loose Bay Campground

Province takes steps to provide more campsites for temporary farmworkers
June 25, 2020 - 3:15 PM

A search is on in the Okanagan for suitable locations for additional campsites to provide accommodation for seasonal farm labour.
Province provides funding for temporary agricultural worker's campground in South Okanagan
May 22, 2020 - 10:50 AM

Funding from the Ministry of Agriculture should save the regional district some money for extra staffing required at Loose Bay Campground near Oliver which provides a place to live for agricultural workers.
Regional district adds COVID-19 coordinator to temporary worker's campground in South Okanagan
May 08, 2020 - 6:00 PM

To reduce the risk of the potential spread of COVID-19 pandemic, the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen is stepping in to manage a temporary agricultural worker campground.
Regional board approves water service to pickers campground near Oliver
August 19, 2016 - 1:00 PM

PENTICTON - The regional district has taken another step towards securing a permanent supply of water to the Loose Bay seasonal pickers camp north of Oliver.
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New Kamloops supportive housing site comes with $30M price tag
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Province takes steps to provide more campsites for temporary farmworkers