News Items tag as: Regional District Okanagan Similkameen

South Okanagan’s historic Adra Tunnel officially open
May 28, 2025 - 11:00 AM
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The Adra Tunnel is open to the public after years of work restoring the historic piece of the Kettle Valley Rail Trail.
South Okanagan endangered plant vandal scandal a misunderstanding
May 08, 2025 - 4:30 PM

It's looking like a scandal over the fate of an endangered species of plant on a South Okanagan beach might be nothing but a lot of speculation.
RDOS waives landfill fees for community clean-ups
May 25, 2024 - 7:00 PM

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen has waived tipping fees at landfills for community clean-up efforts.
South Okanagan regional district installing 22 new EV chargers
March 22, 2024 - 3:41 PM

The Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen has awarded a contract to build new electric vehicle charging stations as the province announces $30 million for chargers around BC.
iN PHOTOS: Have a look inside state-of-the-art fruit packing plant in South Okanagan
March 01, 2024 - 7:30 AM
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Okanagan-Similkameen regional district politicians got a chance to have a look inside the new, state-of-the-art fruit packing facility in Oliver recently and shared some of the photos.
City councillor says Penticton's new code of conduct will create problems
February 26, 2024 - 3:30 PM

Penticton's city council has adopted a new code of conduct, but two councillors voted against it for fear it would cause more problems than solutions.
iN PHOTOS: Plans coming together to give historic Kaleden Hotel a facelift
November 28, 2023 - 6:00 AM

The Regional District of Okanagan-Smilkameen is preparing to upgrade the remnants of the Kaleden Hotel to preserve its history and create more uses for the space.
South Okanagan residents can compare home’s energy efficiency with their neighbours’
June 22, 2022 - 12:30 PM

Penticton is taking part in a regional district pilot project that compares a home’s energy efficiency with that of its neighbours.
Small, tight-knit South Okanagan community experiencing rash of gang violence
October 29, 2021 - 7:00 PM

Another episode of gang violence in Naramata hasn't shaken the local regional director's belief that it's a safe place for families.
Politicians trying to nip new Okanagan Falls pot shops in the bud
September 23, 2021 - 6:00 PM
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Regional directors in the South Okanagan are trying to figure out how to prevent any more retail cannabis outlets from opening in Okanagan Falls.
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Why some bars and most breweries close early in downtown Kelowna
It’s 10:30 p.m. and the night feels young inside one of Kelowna’s charming breweries, but your hope of painting the town red is dashed by last call. That’s a pretty common experience for folks who aren’t familiar wit

Why Okanagan cannabis shops aren't dominating the black market
Law abiding cannabis companies in the Okanagan deal with the government taking its piece of the pie at every turn, while trying to compete with a black market that's still going strong. Cannabis in B.C. gets taxed at several points betw

The story behind the Shuswap's familiar and historic Trickle Inn
A large, charming white house with green trim has been a familiar site for people travelling through the Shuswap for decades. Perched on side of the Trans-Canada Highway in Tappen, the house was a family home for the Carlin family for sever

News Items tag as: Regional District Okanagan Similkameen

South Okanagan’s historic Adra Tunnel officially open

South Okanagan endangered plant vandal scandal a misunderstanding

RDOS waives landfill fees for community clean-ups

South Okanagan regional district installing 22 new EV chargers

iN PHOTOS: Have a look inside state-of-the-art fruit packing plant in South Okanagan

City councillor says Penticton's new code of conduct will create problems

iN PHOTOS: Plans coming together to give historic Kaleden Hotel a facelift

South Okanagan residents can compare home’s energy efficiency with their neighbours’

Small, tight-knit South Okanagan community experiencing rash of gang violence

Politicians trying to nip new Okanagan Falls pot shops in the bud

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