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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THOMPSON: What we can learn about America from Cracker Barrel's woke logo failure
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Vernon pub avoids fine after serving teen in sting operation
In a rare move, a Vernon pub that inadvertently served a minor an alcoholic drink has avoided being fined or shut down for a week after it proved it had done its due diligence not to serve teens. According to an Aug. 28 BC Liquor and Cannab

Penticton 'potio' weed lounge going strong despite stifling regulations
A cozy, clean patio with picnic tables where Penticton’s potheads can gather outside a dispensary to get stoned is a surprisingly rare space. As of February 2024 cannabis shops in BC could have outdoor lounges for people to smoke, but

BC realtor who procured sex worker loses licence
A BC realtor has been stripped of his licence and ordered to pay $3,500 after he neglected to tell the regulator he'd been convicted for procuring a sex worker. According to an Aug. 27 BC Financial Services Authority decision, realtor A

Work to restore regional district computer network continues after ransomware attack