Following a disaster, the provincial government may declare the event eligible for Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA). Once declared, the DFA program may compensate individuals for essential uninsurable losses and/or reimburse local governments for damaged infrastructure. Individuals should contact their local authority if they have been impacted by a disaster or emergency event. List of events […]

Probably a record rainfall in South Okanagan today. Greatest rainfall (1941-2011)14.8 mm – 1990 Yesterday figures Rainfall:10.3 mm 2017 May 31 Have to wait for 12 hours or so to calculated the rainfall for today. These are Penticton airport figures.

Cyclist vs vehicle. Cyclist suffered minor injuries. Today at Fairview and Main Streets. The cyclist was travelling across the cross walk and was not wearing a helmet. Police remind cyclists to dismount your bicycle when crossing any crosswalk and to always wear a helmet.

The emergency room at South Okanagan General Hospital in Oliver will be closed for the entire day Sunday, and overnight Monday. Interior Health says the move is in response to “limited physician availability.” SEE UPDATED STORY

Ken Clarke, President of the Board of Directors, would like to announce that Donna Gordan has been hired as the new Executive Director for the Desert Valley Hospice Society effective June 7th. Donna’s background includes working as a Fundraising Coordinator for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, extensive sales and marketing experience for magazines and newspapers, […]

Dan Ashton and Linda Larson appeared before the Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen today sitting in committee. They spoke in unison that a different site is needed. Ashton told directors he understands the future lies in composting but the recommended site would not be his preference. Larson was more direct saying she has made it […]