News Items tag as: Okanagan Similkameen Regional District 2019

Okanagan regional districts still talking about plastic garbage
March 05, 2019 - 5:30 PM

KELOWNA - An Okanagan-wide ban on single-use plastic bags may be much further away than Vernon’s mayor expects.
Regional district board support sought for Nickel Plate park expansion
February 05, 2019 - 10:11 AM

PENTICTON - A delegation coming before the regional board this week is seeking support to expand Nickel Plate Provincial Park.
Blue or clear plastic recycling bags on their way out of the regional district
January 10, 2019 - 2:07 PM

PENTICTON - The use of plastic bags to contain recycling materials is being phased out of the regional district’s recycling program.
Regional board to decide conservation fund allocations
January 08, 2019 - 4:00 PM

PENTICTON - The Penticton Creek restoration project could benefit from a major portion of this year’s South Okanagan Conservation Fund if the regional board approves recommendations for funding at this week’s director’s meeting.
Regional district expects high water in flood prone areas this spring
January 04, 2019 - 3:40 PM

PENTICTON - It's been a rough couple of years for South Okanagan residents living in flood zones and the regional district is preparing for more flooding this spring.
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West Kelowna farm selling thousands of apples after fruit packers closure
Paynter’s farm is staying open later into the season to help move thousands of pounds of apples from local farmers after the BC Tree Fruits Cooperative shut down earlier this year. Jennay Oliver, Paynter’s farm owner and operato

Penticton 'potio' smoking lounge blazing a trail for cannabis tourism
A dispensary in Penticton made its patio into a pot smoking lounge, and its success could turn a new leaf for the cannabis industry in the Okanagan. Back in February the BC government permitted smoking pot anywhere you’re allowed to s

Survey finds huge majority of British Columbians say homeownership now a luxury
A survey from Habitat for Humanity Canada shows 87 per cent of British Columbians view homeownership as a luxury. The online survey conducted by Leger for the non-profit asked 1,500 Canadians a range of questions about the housing cri

Okanagan regional districts still talking about plastic garbage