News Items tag as: Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen

Controversial South Okanagan compost facility goes to public hearing
October 03, 2023 - 12:07 PM

Local residents are expected to take their fight against a controversial proposed compost facility in the South Okanagan to a public hearing tomorrow.
Running for municipal office? Outgoing politicians in Okanagan, Kamloops have some wisdom to share
September 08, 2022 - 6:00 AM

Anybody who thinks they can step into public office and rule with an iron fist needs to know there are systems to follow, and some veterans in Kamloops and the Okanagan have some lessons to share.
'Community Champions' sought out to relay vital emergency info in South Okanagan
August 14, 2022 - 3:28 PM

The Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen will be deputizing trustworthy residents to sift through the misinformation during wildfires and other local emergencies.
New alert system in RDOS coincided with flooding
December 04, 2021 - 11:34 AM

The Regional District of the Okanagan Similkameen was in the process of transitioning over to a new mass notification system just as the Town of Princeton was dealing with severe flooding.
Evacuation alert issued due to flooding southwest of Princeton, along Highway 3
November 20, 2021 - 11:33 AM

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen has issued an evacuation alert for one of its electoral areas southwest of Princeton due to flooding.
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THOMPSON: Even Elvis was a fan of the 'King of Cool' Dean Martin
OPINION Who would have guessed in the late 1950s that the coolest guy in America for the next quarter-century would be a fella named Dino Paul Crocetti from Steubenville, Ohio? Of course, he became better known

La Terrazza owner charged with defrauding Penticton winery
The business partner of a Penticton winery has been charged with defrauding the business. Restaurateur and business partner Giulio Miceli is scheduled to appear in a Penticton courthouse, Aug. 13, facing a single charge of defrauding the Pl

In Kenya's capital, a new Rastafari temple shows the movement's endurance
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — At a recent opening of the newest Rastafari place of worship just outside Kenya’s capital, some of the faithful gathered to sing rhythmic songs, read Scripture and exchange teachings on the appropriate way to liv

More people left Thompson-Okanagan to other provinces in 2024 than arrived
The Thompson-Okanagan region had its slowest year of population growth in more than a decade last year. According to a report released by the Chartered Professional Accountants of BC, between July 1, 2023 and July 1, 2024, more than 9,200 p

Controversial South Okanagan compost facility goes to public hearing