News Items tag as: RDOS 2020

Work to restore regional district computer network continues after ransomware attack
September 21, 2020 - 3:53 PM

The Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen continues work to restore their computer network following a ransomware attack six weeks ago.
Regional district holding their own as they work through network issues
August 20, 2020 - 5:30 PM

No time is a good time for the Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen to have network issues but the problem was particularly vexing this week.
Christie Mountain wildfire in Penticton grows to 2,000 hectares
August 20, 2020 - 11:59 AM

The Christie Mountain wildfire continued to grow overnight and this morning after a subdued afternoon yesterday, wildfire officials say.
Similkameen rural area is tops for regional district director's remuneration in 2019
August 04, 2020 - 4:00 PM

The same regional district electoral area is laying claim to having the highest remuneration and expenses for the fourth time in five years, but this time it’s with a different director in at the helm.
Penticton directors voice approval for regional composting initiative
January 09, 2020 - 4:32 PM

Regional board directors and particularly Penticton directors voiced their collective enthusiasm over a staff recommendation that would provide impetus for a composting facility.
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iN RESPONSE: Readers have their say
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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

Kentucky to help connect patients with medical providers as part of its medical cannabis program
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky will offer an online directory to help connect patients with medical providers as it prepares for the start of its medical cannabis program in 2025, Gov. Andy Beshear said Thursday. So far, 154 doctors a

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

Work to restore regional district computer network continues after ransomware attack