News Items tag as: Siberian elm

Invasive elm seed bugs were a big nuisance in the Okanagan this year
November 17, 2019 - 6:00 PM

There’s a relatively new pest in the Okanagan and Kamloops that, while not dangerous, is proving itself to be a real nuisance.
Invasive tree plaguing the Okanagan may soon join list of noxious weeds
July 23, 2016 - 11:30 AM

OKANAGAN - The province may soon take further action to control an invasive species that is becoming rife in the Okanagan.
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West Kelowna farm selling thousands of apples after fruit packers closure
Paynter’s farm is staying open later into the season to help move thousands of pounds of apples from local farmers after the BC Tree Fruits Cooperative shut down earlier this year. Jennay Oliver, Paynter’s farm owner and operato

Penticton 'potio' smoking lounge blazing a trail for cannabis tourism
A dispensary in Penticton made its patio into a pot smoking lounge, and its success could turn a new leaf for the cannabis industry in the Okanagan. Back in February the BC government permitted smoking pot anywhere you’re allowed to s

Survey finds huge majority of British Columbians say homeownership now a luxury
A survey from Habitat for Humanity Canada shows 87 per cent of British Columbians view homeownership as a luxury. The online survey conducted by Leger for the non-profit asked 1,500 Canadians a range of questions about the housing cri

Invasive elm seed bugs were a big nuisance in the Okanagan this year