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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iN DISCUSSION: 'Enough' of Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson
Here you'll find reader responses to stories, letters to the editor and newsletter editorials, or letters to the editor for the week. They may have been edited slightly for readability. Prime Minister Mark Carney scheduled to visit

Fun festivals for foodies in Okanagan, Kamloops
Foodies in Kamloops and the Okanagan might want to mark their calendars for some unique upcoming festivals in the region celebrating pickles, garlic, tomatoes and hot peppers. The inaugural Farmstrong Cider Pickle Festival in Armstrong ki

Summerland looks at potential for cannabis use at public events
Summerland Mayor Doug Holmes drew a few laughs at a recent council meeting when he quipped that allowing cannabis consumption at the annual Christmas Light Up celebration would give a whole new meaning to “light up.” His remark

Central Okanagan real estate sales lag well below ten-year average
Real estate sales in the Central Okanagan picked up last month compared to July 2024, but still lag way behind the 10-year average. According to figures released by the Rennie Advance real estate analysis report, overall sales in the Centra

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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