News Items tag as: RDOS 2018

Similkameen regional director dies suddenly
June 25, 2018 - 12:15 PM

PENTICTON - Elef Christensen, a sitting member of the Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen, died over the weekend.
Cannabis facility sign of changing agricultural land use in South Okanagan
June 22, 2018 - 5:00 PM

PENTICTON - Agricultural use of land isn’t what it used to be.
Sterile Insect Release Program seeking new opportunities outside Thompson-Okanagan
June 21, 2018 - 4:11 PM

PENTICTON - The Sterile Insect Release Program is looking for new ways to make money at its Osoyoos facility.
Cannabis facility needs variance to grow in South Okanagan
June 20, 2018 - 3:00 PM

PENTICTON - Applicants seeking to build a cannabis facility in the South Okanagan come before the regional board tomorrow to seek a variance on agricultural property north of Oliver.
Similkameen director scores hat trick with highest remuneration and expenses
June 18, 2018 - 5:00 PM

PENTICTON - A Similkameen rural director made it three in a row this year as the politician with the highest remuneration and expenses amongst regional district board members not holding the chair or vice-chair position.
Regional district adds much needed office space with lease
June 08, 2018 - 2:00 PM

PENTICTON - Despite recent renovations to the regional district office, staff are finding their quarters too close for comfort.
Regional district seeking another new manager
May 31, 2018 - 11:06 AM

PENTICTON - Another managerial position is being vacated at the regional district.
Flood emergencies ease in some areas as new evacuation order issued for Twin Lakes
May 23, 2018 - 11:45 AM

PENTICTON - Four emergency flooding situations have eased in the regional district, but residents at Twin Lakes and along the Similkameen River continue to be threatened by rising water.
Armed forces arrive in the South Okanagan, Similkameen to aid flood control effort
May 18, 2018 - 9:45 AM

PENTICTON - The army has rolled into the South Okanagan.
New flood threats add to South Okanagan, Similkameen emergencies
May 17, 2018 - 10:33 AM

PENTICTON - There are new areas of concern as flood threats arise in the Similkameen and on Okanagan Lake in the South Okanagan.
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Beware of spear grass, it's dangerous for your pet
Pet owners should be aware of a common grass in the Southern Interior that could wreak havoc on their pets’ health. Dr. Moshe Oz of Rose Valley Veterinary Hospital in West Kelowna says late spring, summer and fall are the worst times