News Items tag as: RDOS 2016

Christmas tree recycling in the South Okanagan-Similkaeen regional district
December 19, 2016 - 1:00 PM

PENTICTON - Residents of the regional district don’t have far to go to recycle Christmas trees and ornaments this year.
Fire master plan to evaluate Okanagan Similkameen Regional District's firehalls
December 14, 2016 - 9:00 PM

PENTICTON - Concerns about regional district fire departments’ ability to meet new legislation is prompting a $50,000 study.
New operators of The Crossing youth treatment centre in Keremeos to focus on a collaborative approach
December 14, 2016 - 8:00 PM

PENTICTON - The new operators of a Keremeos youth addiction treatment facility expect to engage with all their partners in an ongoing basis as the group prepares to reopen the centre next year.
Tax hikes vary across the Okanagan Similkameen regional district; 2017 budget deliberations continue
December 05, 2016 - 5:30 PM

PENTICTON - Taxes appear to be on the rise for property owners in the Okanagan Similkameen regional district, but the increases will vary according to service area.
Expanded fire protection boundaries for Naramata
December 03, 2016 - 1:00 PM

PENTICTON - Naramata is adding additional properties to its fire protection area.
Property crimes down in rural areas of the South Okanagan
November 30, 2016 - 7:00 PM

PENTICTON - RCMP are reporting rural property crime in the South Okanagan declined significantly in the third quarter of 2016 compared to the same period a year ago.
New chair, vice-chair of Okanagan-Similkameen Regional District board
November 04, 2016 - 5:30 PM

PENTICTON - The Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen board has new leadership, after directors voted for a new chair and vice-chair yesterday.
Standardization of regional fire departments goal of master fire plan
November 02, 2016 - 9:48 AM

PENTICTON - The South Okanagan-Similkameen Regional District continues to move forward with plans to standardize the seven fire departments it oversees.
Okanagan-Similkameen Regional District buys parkland in Naramata
October 21, 2016 - 5:30 PM

PENTICTON - The Okanagan-Similkameen Regional District announced today, Oct. 21, the purchase of three new parkland properties in Naramata.
Penticton regional airport's fortunes taking flight
October 12, 2016 - 6:30 PM

PENTICTON - Things are looking up at the Penticton Regional Airport as passenger counts continue to rise.
More ...

iN RESPONSE: Readers have their say
Following are a collection of reader responses to stories or letters to the editor for the third week of November 2024. They have been edited slightly for readability. Got something you want to add? Send an email to editor Marshall Jo

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

News Items tag as: RDOS 2016

Christmas tree recycling in the South Okanagan-Similkaeen regional district

Fire master plan to evaluate Okanagan Similkameen Regional District's firehalls

New operators of The Crossing youth treatment centre in Keremeos to focus on a collaborative approach

Tax hikes vary across the Okanagan Similkameen regional district; 2017 budget deliberations continue

Expanded fire protection boundaries for Naramata

Property crimes down in rural areas of the South Okanagan

New chair, vice-chair of Okanagan-Similkameen Regional District board

Standardization of regional fire departments goal of master fire plan

Okanagan-Similkameen Regional District buys parkland in Naramata

Penticton regional airport's fortunes taking flight

Kamloops

Kelowna

Penticton

Vernon