News Items tag as: Osoyoos

Osoyoos chose years of low tax increases, now the bills are due
January 03, 2024 - 7:07 AM

The widespread outrage in Osoyoos residents expected to pay an additional $1,500 in taxes, sewer and water fees should not have come as a surprise to Osoyoos Mayor Sue McKortoff.
Osoyoos council to rescind tax hikes and hear residents' concerns before approving new budget
December 23, 2023 - 12:00 PM

Osoyoos’ town council is inviting residents to take part in a public meeting to give input on the financial plan that included a 40 per cent increase in taxes and fees.
Partial grassroots victory may not keep Osoyoos tax and fee hike much below 40%
December 15, 2023 - 7:00 AM

Shocked by the prospect of a 40% increase in their 2024 taxes and fees bills, Osoyoos residents have rebelled through petitions, protests at town hall and phone calls to their elected officials.
Osoyoos residents are in for massive tax hikes
November 23, 2023 - 12:50 PM

Osoyoos residents are getting hit with massive tax increases, totalling more than $1,500 per year for some residents.
Osoyoos Indian Band signs agreement on mining project
September 23, 2023 - 2:00 PM

The Osoyoos Indian Band has come to an agreement with a private company for a magnesium mine on its lands that allows the Band oversight on the project.
Relax and reconnect with yourself at Spirit Ridge this fall
October 30, 2022 - 8:00 AM
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Nestled in the South Okanagan desert, Spirit Ridge Resort provides guests with an opportunity to relax and reconnect with themselves and the landscape.
Firefighters from Mexico making a 'huge impact' battling blaze near Osoyoos
July 28, 2021 - 9:43 AM

B.C. Wildfire Service crews are continuing their structure protection efforts today as a wildfire near Osoyoos continues to burn in the northeast, east and southern directions.
Camper and house burn in Nk'Mip Creek wildfire near Osoyoos
July 23, 2021 - 2:39 PM

A house and a camper have been burned by the Nk'Mip Creek wildfire near Osoyoos.
Tourists cautioned to think twice before heading toward B.C. towns struggling with wildfires
July 21, 2021 - 4:20 PM

Osoyoos Mayor Sue McKortoff wants tourists to stop and assess the situation before they head to her town because the Nk'Mip Creek wildfire raging nearby is complicating life for travellers and residents alike.
'Truly aggressive': Nk’Mip fire mapped at 2,000 and expected to grow
July 20, 2021 - 2:58 PM

The Nk’Mip Creek fire burning near Osoyoos is currently mapped at 2,000 hectares and is characterized as “truly aggressive.”
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News Items tag as: Osoyoos

Osoyoos chose years of low tax increases, now the bills are due

Osoyoos council to rescind tax hikes and hear residents' concerns before approving new budget

Partial grassroots victory may not keep Osoyoos tax and fee hike much below 40%

Osoyoos residents are in for massive tax hikes

Osoyoos Indian Band signs agreement on mining project

Relax and reconnect with yourself at Spirit Ridge this fall

Firefighters from Mexico making a 'huge impact' battling blaze near Osoyoos

Camper and house burn in Nk'Mip Creek wildfire near Osoyoos

Tourists cautioned to think twice before heading toward B.C. towns struggling with wildfires

'Truly aggressive': Nk’Mip fire mapped at 2,000 and expected to grow

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