Central Okanagan News
Delay in search alert a critical mistake
A Lake Country volunteer fire fighter was found safe and sound after he was reported overdue from a fishing trip to the Island Lake area off of Beaver Lake...
28,000 hectares to get bug sprayed
The Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations plans to aerially treat up to 28,000 hectares of forest in the Okanagan to reduce populations of...
Funding floods in for Shorts Creek
The Regional District of Central Okanagan is moving quickly to coordinate a plan to construct emergency works along a section of Shorts Creek. Emergency...
Update: Flood watch continues
Update: The BC River Forecast Centre’s high streamflow advisory remains in effect throughout most of Central BC on Sunday, including Mission Creek. Also...
Shorts Creek ready to burst
There is potential for major flooding from the lower section of Shorts Creek in the Fintry Delta, if action is not taken soon. Eroding along the south bank of...
Kelowna Mtn. and the community plan
The South Slope Official Community Plan is a reality. The Regional District of Central Okanagan adopted the controversial OCP Thursday morning by a vote of...
Down the bank and into the creek
One shed has already been washed away by Mission Creek on a property in Joe Rich and another outbuilding could be swallowed up by the creek at anytime. A...
Going batty in Peachland
Peachland is home to a number of creatures, big and small and some even hang upside down . . . . bats. Currently, there are thousands of them living in the old...
Be seen or be killed
Erik Madsen is getting a reputation for creating short videos with a poignant message. On the heels of productions concerning the dangers of bullying and his...
High water watch continues
Waterfront property owners are once again being reminded to watch for a potential unexpected rise in water levels as the wet weather continues. Bruce Smith of...
5000 sandbags distributed
The Central Okanagan Regional Emergency Program has been active on several fronts over the weekend as last week’s rainfall has caused localized flooding...
BC gains as frost bites Ontario apples
BC residents may have been jealous over Ontario's balmy March weather, but sudden flash freezes in the province have caused devastating losses to tender...
Video: Semi overturns at 8-Mile hairpin
Video: Kelly Hayes - Castanet The notorious 8-Mile hairpin has claimed another victim. A semi, believed to be loaded with recycling materials, overturned at...
Heavy rain warning continues
Environment Canada's Official Weather Warnings Heavy rain warning over much of the interior today through Wednesday, this includes Kelowna, Vernon and...
Rising waters, rising dangers
Water levels could once again be on the rise in the Central Okangan. According to the Regional District of the Central Okanagan significant rainfall is...
Hardy Falls park closing
The Regional District of Central Okanagan is giving plenty of advance notice regarding the impending closure of a large section of Hardy Falls Regional Park. ...
United Way looks for new leader
The Central & South Okanagan/Similkameen chapter of the United Way is looking for a new executive director. Harry Grossmith who has held the position...
District director apologizes for apology
It's like a bad meal that won't go away. In Patty Hanson's case, it's the way she handled a perceived lack of commitment by the Central...
Falls and hall part of board highlights
The following are highlights from the Regional District of Central Okanagan Board meeting held Monday, May 28, 2012. Brent Road-Trepanier OCP Adopted The...
Okanagan continues to show its age
The Central Okanagan is no longer the oldest metropolitan region in Canada. That distinction now belongs to Peterborough, Ontario. Figures released from the...