News Items tag as: PNMAR2024

Penticton mourns iconic and friendly goose
March 31, 2024 - 10:30 AM

Penticton icon Kevin the goose passed away this weekend.
Just three prescribed burns will prepare Okanagan for wildfire season
March 29, 2024 - 6:00 AM

Only three controlled burns will take place in the Okanagan this spring in an effort to reduce fire fuel and prepare for the wildfire season ahead.
No blasting closures on Highway 97 near Summerland this long weekend
March 28, 2024 - 10:30 AM
iNwheels

Drivers can expect a break from the closures along Highway 97 north of Summerland this Easter long weekend.
Osoyoos cuts massive 40% tax and fee hike almost in half
March 27, 2024 - 7:00 PM

After triggering heated protests from residents, the Town of Osoyoos passed a final tax and service fee hike this week totalling 24%, down from the almost 40% it initially adopted last fall.
How property owners can help prevent the spread of invasive rats in BC
March 26, 2024 - 10:30 AM

The Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society is advocating for Thompson-Okanagan area residents to stop the spread of these invasive rodents.
Of dozens of Okanagan vineyards for sale few pricier than this $15M Naramata offering
March 24, 2024 - 6:00 PM
iNwine

About a quarter of all the vineyards and wineries in the Okanagan are for sale but few rival the Duncan Vineyard Estate in cost at $15 million.
Temporary emergency room closure in Oliver overnight
March 24, 2024 - 2:30 PM

The emergency room at South Okanagan General Hospital in Oliver is going to be closed overnight.
Pet a puppy and get a pint at this Penticton brewery’s dog adoption day
March 23, 2024 - 12:00 PM

South Okanagan SPCA and Abandoned Rail Brewing Co. have teamed up to find homes for a few dogs in need this weekend.
Kaleden viticulturist may have solution to keep vines warm during cold snaps
March 23, 2024 - 7:00 AM
iNwine

A Kaleden viticulturist and helicopter pilot has come up with an idea that could save vineyards from damage caused by cold snaps.
South Okanagan regional district installing 22 new EV chargers
March 22, 2024 - 3:41 PM

The Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen has awarded a contract to build new electric vehicle charging stations as the province announces $30 million for chargers around BC.
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News Items tag as: PNMAR2024

Penticton mourns iconic and friendly goose

Just three prescribed burns will prepare Okanagan for wildfire season

No blasting closures on Highway 97 near Summerland this long weekend

Osoyoos cuts massive 40% tax and fee hike almost in half

How property owners can help prevent the spread of invasive rats in BC

Of dozens of Okanagan vineyards for sale few pricier than this $15M Naramata offering

Temporary emergency room closure in Oliver overnight

Pet a puppy and get a pint at this Penticton brewery’s dog adoption day

Kaleden viticulturist may have solution to keep vines warm during cold snaps

South Okanagan regional district installing 22 new EV chargers

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