Tag Archives: Weather
Rules relaxed to help B.C. liquor manufacturers draw more visitors
B.C. wineries and other liquor-making businesses will be allowed to offer more services to visitors this summer.In response to industry feedback, the province has implemented several policy changes to...
Apr 05, 2024
Residential property sales decline in the North Okanagan
Home sales were down in the North Okanagan last month.The Association of Interior Realtors (AIR) reported 91 residential property sales in March.That was down 30.5 per cent from the sales recorded in ...
Apr 04, 2024
New wildfire training and education centre announced
Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops will offer a range of wildfire and emergency preparedness courses in the future, while the province is taking steps to reduce the impact of future wildfires.The ...
Apr 04, 2024
Longer hours tried out for yard and garden waste drop-off
People will be able to take advantage of extended hours for yard and garden waste drop-off at the Greater Vernon Diversion and Disposal Facility this month.In a trial project, the Regional District of...
Apr 03, 2024
Residents asked to pitch in for Clean-up Month
April 1 marks the official start of Community Clean-up Month, and everyone is encouraged to get involved.As part of the event, the Regional District of Central Okanagan supports residents interested i...
Mar 28, 2024
Travellers reminded to drive safe over Easter weekend
People hitting the road for the Easter long weekend are reminded to be safe behind the wheel.The Insurance Corporation of B.C. (ICBC) said weather conditions can be unpredictable this time of year, ad...
Mar 27, 2024
Yard waste drop-off at transfer site cancelled for 2024
Coldstream residents won't be able to use the transfer station on Middleton Drive to drop off their yard waste this year.The municipality said due to the work on the new public works buildings, much o...
Mar 27, 2024
Sonar boat to search for missing senior on Kalamalka Lake
The search for a missing man in Coldstream will resume this week with a new focus on Kalamalka Lake.Robert Lee Baines, 83, hasn't been seen since leaving a relative's residence on Ponderosa Way on Jan...
Mar 27, 2024
Search team helps couple that got 'stuck' in backcountry
An Okanagan search and rescue group says it has seen an increase of people asking for assistance after travelling into the backcountry and getting stuck.Central Okanagan Search and Rescue (COSAR) was ...
Mar 27, 2024
Vernon brush fire sparks reminder of conditions
Vernon Fire Rescue is reminding people to be cautious with open flames, as the dry conditions attributed to a fire spreading in the Bella Vista area Monday.At approximately 5:20 p.m., March 25, Fire R...
Mar 26, 2024
