News Items tag as: RDOS 2018

Regional district's OK Falls office doesn't serve function it's being funded for
December 18, 2018 - 7:30 AM

PENTICTON - What to do with 1,200 square feet of office space in Okanagan Falls? The regional district board will ponder that question at this week’s director’s meeting.
Wildfire mitigation efforts also boost sheep habitat
December 12, 2018 - 4:17 PM

PENTICTON - A collaborative effort between the regional district and the Penticton Indian Band is working to reduce fire behaviour potential in timber stands near Penticton.
New regional board short on experience
November 07, 2018 - 2:27 PM

PENTICTON - The regional district board of directors will have a lot of new faces when it reconvene for its inaugural meeting on Nov. 15.
South Okanagan program hopes to encourage chipping rather than burning
October 23, 2018 - 5:12 PM

PENTICTON - The regional district is hoping to convince local agriculturalists to chip rather than burn their unwanted fruit trees and grape vines this fall.
Upsets, close calls in South Okanagan municipal elections
October 22, 2018 - 3:00 PM

PENTICTON - Each ballot definitely counted in a couple of close races in the Okanagan and Similkameen on Saturday.
Stop people from giving food to Penticton homeless people? Politicians 'surprised' by public reaction to idea
October 21, 2018 - 12:00 PM

PENTICTON - Two South Okanagan regional directors are trying to walk back controversial comments this week after openly discussing if they could use health regulations to stop people from giving food to homeless people.
Lower wage costs keep district's fire department budgets in surplus territory
October 17, 2018 - 3:27 PM

PENTICTON - Lower than anticipated costs for wages are helping to keep the regional district’s fire departments' budgets in check.
Some candidates for regional district director have already won
September 27, 2018 - 2:00 PM

PENTICTON - Depending where you live in the South Okanagan and Similkameen, you may or may not be voting for a regional district director.
Time to protest South Okanagan national park is over, says regional district director
September 20, 2018 - 3:00 PM

PENTICTON - A South Okanagan regional district director had a pointed message for those opposing the creation of a national park in the South Okanagan at today's board meeting.
Authorities have 'luxury estate' vacation rental near Penticton in crosshairs
September 17, 2018 - 5:00 PM

PENTICTON - A prestigious property currently listed on Airbnb is facing possible injunctive action by the regional district.
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iN DISCUSSION: 'Enough' of Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson
Here you'll find reader responses to stories, letters to the editor and newsletter editorials, or letters to the editor for the week. They may have been edited slightly for readability. Prime Minister Mark Carney scheduled to visit

Fun festivals for foodies in Okanagan, Kamloops
Foodies in Kamloops and the Okanagan might want to mark their calendars for some unique upcoming festivals in the region celebrating pickles, garlic, tomatoes and hot peppers. The inaugural Farmstrong Cider Pickle Festival in Armstrong ki

Summerland looks at potential for cannabis use at public events
Summerland Mayor Doug Holmes drew a few laughs at a recent council meeting when he quipped that allowing cannabis consumption at the annual Christmas Light Up celebration would give a whole new meaning to “light up.” His remark

Central Okanagan real estate sales lag well below ten-year average
Real estate sales in the Central Okanagan picked up last month compared to July 2024, but still lag way behind the 10-year average. According to figures released by the Rennie Advance real estate analysis report, overall sales in the Centra

News Items tag as: RDOS 2018

Regional district's OK Falls office doesn't serve function it's being funded for

Wildfire mitigation efforts also boost sheep habitat

New regional board short on experience

South Okanagan program hopes to encourage chipping rather than burning

Upsets, close calls in South Okanagan municipal elections

Stop people from giving food to Penticton homeless people? Politicians 'surprised' by public reaction to idea

Lower wage costs keep district's fire department budgets in surplus territory

Some candidates for regional district director have already won

Time to protest South Okanagan national park is over, says regional district director

Authorities have 'luxury estate' vacation rental near Penticton in crosshairs

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