News Items tag as: Regional District Okanagan Similkameen

Okanagan-Similkameen Regional District buys parkland in Naramata
October 21, 2016 - 5:30 PM

PENTICTON - The Okanagan-Similkameen Regional District announced today, Oct. 21, the purchase of three new parkland properties in Naramata.
Regional directors discuss agricultural land use issues with ALC chair
August 07, 2015 - 2:30 PM

PENTICTON - Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen directors discussed Agricultural Land Commission issues with the commission chair this week.
Kettle Valley Railway trail to be expanded
August 01, 2015 - 2:35 PM

PENTICTON - The Okanagan Similkameen Regional District is building connections on key sections of the Kettle Valley Railway Trail between Oliver and Osoyoos.
Regional building stats point to heightened construction activity
July 21, 2015 - 8:34 AM

PENTICTON - After several years of slow growth, the Okanagan Similkameen Regional District is seeing a surge in building activity.
Fruit pest prevalence prompts regional district reminder
July 18, 2015 - 11:30 AM

PENTICTON - As cherry season peaks in the South Okanagan, backyard fruit growers are being reminded to be vigilant about controlling fruit tree pests.
Regional director seeks accountability from Fortis B.C. and the Utilities Commission
June 18, 2015 - 8:05 PM

PENTICTON - A South Okanagan politician continues his campaign to make Fortis B.C. and the B.C. Utility Commission more accountable to the public for rate increases.
Regional grants policy revamped
June 02, 2015 - 9:32 AM

PENTICTON - The Regional District Okanagan Similkameen is making changes to its grants policy.
No solutions on the horizon to urban deer management issues
March 20, 2015 - 4:27 PM

PENTICTON - Municipalities looking for a solution to excessive deer in their neighbourhoods shouldn’t hold their breath waiting for workable legislation from the B.C. government.
Regional directors ponder prospect of establishing an economic development service
February 13, 2015 - 11:59 AM

PENTICTON - A perennial request for grant money has one regional director advocating a policy change.
Regional district directors talk local issues with two B.C. cabinet ministers
February 07, 2015 - 10:32 AM

PENTICTON - Two B.C. cabinet ministers have met directly with regional district board directors on their home turf for the first time.
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What you need to know about the Northern Pacific rattlesnake in B.C's Interior
It’s snake season in B.C's interior and to prepare yourself for an encounter with a Northern Pacific Rattlesnake, you should know where these snakes like to slither and what to do if you run into one. With the weather getting warm