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: More questions than answers following Trump's attack on Iran
OPINION Just six months ago, President Donald Trump said he would “stop the chaos in the Middle East…prevent world war three”. Last week, President Trump ordered the bombing of three Iranian nuclear

iN NUMBERS: Beer, wine and spirits in Kamloops, Okanagan
Everyone loves to go on about how great the wine is in the Okanagan, but good ol’ beer and liquor is too often overlooked. Here are some numbers for wine, beer and spirits in Kamloops and the Okanagan: 8,830: Acres of viney

Texas governor calls for special session after vetoing a bill to ban THC-infused goods
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed a bill that would have banned consumable hemp products containing THC ingredients in the state, but said he's open to lawmakers passing a new effort to regulate what has become a boomin

Central Okanagan needs 20,000 new homes in five years
Cities around the Central Okanagan have been figuring out how many homes they need to build to keep up with the rising demand, but the regional district has taken a step back to look at the bigger picture. The Regional District of the Centr

Controversial South Okanagan compost facility goes to public hearing