Okanagan-Similkameen Regional District

The Glen Lake wildfire, near Peachland, has resulted in evacuation alerts in and around Summerland. (Voyent Alert! map)

Fire crews battling Glen Lake wildfire near Peachland

Homes in Summerland and Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen under evacuation alert

 

Physician shortage temporary closes Oliver hospital emergency. (File photo)

Oliver emergency department closes 4 days in a row

South Okanagan General Hospital emergency has struggled to staff doctors for months

 

Physician shortage temporary closes Oliver hospital emergency. (File photo)

Oliver emergency department to close overnight due to doctor shortage

South Okanagan General Hospital emergency to close from 6 p.m. Saturday to 8 a.m. Sunday

 

A property on Greyback Mountain Road near Penticton is the proposed site of an organics treatment and processing facility. The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen will hold a public hearing on the rezoning of this property. (Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen map)

Rezoning of organics facility near Penticton set for public hearing

Proposal is for 1313 Greyback Mountain Rd., near Campbell Mountain Landfill

A property on Greyback Mountain Road near Penticton is the proposed site of an organics treatment and processing facility. The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen will hold a public hearing on the rezoning of this property. (Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen map)
The Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen is offering a variety of recreation programs for the fall season. (Black Press file photo)

Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen fall recreation guide available

Guide includes listings of programs and special events

The Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen is offering a variety of recreation programs for the fall season. (Black Press file photo)
Four staff members at the Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen were self-isolating on March 19. The regional district is also considering whether to continue keeping its doors open to the public. (John Arendt - Summerland Review) (Black Press file photo)

EDITORIAL: Code of conduct needed for elected officials

Codes of conduct are needed to ensure the government functions effectively and fairly

  • Aug 28, 2023
Four staff members at the Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen were self-isolating on March 19. The regional district is also considering whether to continue keeping its doors open to the public. (John Arendt - Summerland Review) (Black Press file photo)
The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen has a new new Elected Official Code of Conduct Policy. The policy replaces the Code of Ethics Policy from 2005. (Fi le photo)

Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen to adopt new code of conduct policy

New policy replaces ethics policy from 2005

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen has a new new Elected Official Code of Conduct Policy. The policy replaces the Code of Ethics Policy from 2005. (Fi le photo)
The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen is holding a series of drought forums Aug. 15 to 17. (Photo from Unsplash)

Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen holds drought forums

Events scheduled for Keremeos, Oliver and Princeton

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen is holding a series of drought forums Aug. 15 to 17. (Photo from Unsplash)
The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen is reminding residents to enjoy the long weekend with Firesmart tips in mind. (File photo)

Fire risk high, be extra cautious in Okanagan-Similkameen: District

Category 1 campfire ban in effect across the region until Oct. 13

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen is reminding residents to enjoy the long weekend with Firesmart tips in mind. (File photo)
Mobile homes will be allowed as accessory dwellings on properties greater than one hectare within the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen. (File photo)

Mobile homes allowed on more properties in Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen

Homes will be allowed as accessory dwellings on properties larger than one hectare

Mobile homes will be allowed as accessory dwellings on properties greater than one hectare within the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen. (File photo)
One of the room exhibits at the new South Similkameen Museum Society museum. (Black Press file photo)

Museum in Keremeos to get lighting upgrades

$1,000 allocated for energy efficient track lighting

One of the room exhibits at the new South Similkameen Museum Society museum. (Black Press file photo)
The Eagle Bluff Wildfire, seen here shortly after midnight, is threatening Osoyoos, forcing evacuation orders and alerts. (Remya R Nair - Facebook)

Evacuation area expanding as Eagle Bluff Wildfire threatens Osoyoos, Similkameen

An additional 2,094 properties are now under alert on top of the 732 ordered to evacuate

The Eagle Bluff Wildfire, seen here shortly after midnight, is threatening Osoyoos, forcing evacuation orders and alerts. (Remya R Nair - Facebook)
The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen has announced that work to install a repeater system for Apex Volunteer Fire Rescue is now complete. (Photo- RDOS)

Expanded radio coverage, improved safety announced for Apex Volunteer Fire Rescue

A repeater system has been installed for the volunteer fire team, the regional district says

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen has announced that work to install a repeater system for Apex Volunteer Fire Rescue is now complete. (Photo- RDOS)
Heritage Hills south of Penticton is shown in this photo from to a real estate listing for a property in the community. Building permits are no longer being issued for new homes there due to issues with the wastewater system for the area. (Realtor.ca)

Skaha sewer system owner hit with over $190k in penalties

The Heritage Hills system has been on Ministry radar for over a decade

Heritage Hills south of Penticton is shown in this photo from to a real estate listing for a property in the community. Building permits are no longer being issued for new homes there due to issues with the wastewater system for the area. (Realtor.ca)
An indoor cannabis production facility is on the property of 2864 Arawana Rd. in Naramata. (Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen photo)

Variance for Naramata cannabis production facility referred to Advisory Planning Commission

Variance required because building has a concrete floor

An indoor cannabis production facility is on the property of 2864 Arawana Rd. in Naramata. (Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen photo)

Mosquito control program expanding to cover whole Okanagan – Similkameen

The total cost of the Regional District’s program will not increase

A study will be conducted into the community of Okanagan Falls. The community, south of Penticton, is the largest unincorporated community within the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen. (Google Maps)

Contract awarded for Okanagan Falls incorporation study

Discussions about incorporation date to the late 1980s.

A study will be conducted into the community of Okanagan Falls. The community, south of Penticton, is the largest unincorporated community within the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen. (Google Maps)
The members of the Young Leaders Program are being recognized as Volunteers of the Month by the Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen. (RDOS)

Young leaders of Keremeos recognized for community involvement

The RDOS has named the group Volunteers of the Month

The members of the Young Leaders Program are being recognized as Volunteers of the Month by the Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen. (RDOS)
Park improvements will begin sometime in 2024, with a finalized improvement plan set to be done by the end of this year. The project largely relies on community feedback and needs, and public response will shape the design. (Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen)

Improving parks in the Okanagan-Similkameen

Plans include open houses and surveys for public feedback

Park improvements will begin sometime in 2024, with a finalized improvement plan set to be done by the end of this year. The project largely relies on community feedback and needs, and public response will shape the design. (Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen)
Park improvements will begin sometime in 2024, with a finalized improvement plan set to be done by the end of this year. The project largely relies on community feedback and needs, and public response will shape the design. (Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen)

Improving parks in the Okanagan-Similkameen

Plans include open houses and surveys for public feedback

Park improvements will begin sometime in 2024, with a finalized improvement plan set to be done by the end of this year. The project largely relies on community feedback and needs, and public response will shape the design. (Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen)