TRAFFIC ADVISORY Highways 3 and 99 reopen to essential traffic VICTORIA – Following assessments and cleanup from the latest storm, the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure reopened Highway 3 and Highway 99 on Monday afternoon, Nov. 29, 2021. Highway 3 between Hope and Princeton is open for essential travel only. Due to ongoing cleanup and […]
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More flooding possible in Princeton area
EOC Update: River Forecast Centre issues Flood Warning for Tulameen River, Flood Watch for Similkameen River Sunday Nov. 28 2021 8:00 pm The BC River Forecast Centre has upgraded the Flood Watch advisory to Flood Warning for the Tulameen River in Electoral Area H. A Flood Warning advisory means riverbanks are full and flooding will result in areas adjacent […]
87.6 percent of BC residents – now fully vaccinated
VICTORIA – As of Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, 91.0% (4,219,790) of eligible people 12 and older in B.C. have received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine and 87.6% (4,060,193) have received their second dose. 91.4% (3,954,871) of all eligible adults in B.C. have received their first dose and 88.1% (3,812,040) have received their second dose.
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Xmas Crafts for kids
Heritage Society Offers Free Craft Kits, Live Festive Crafts Demo ‘Tis the season to create, and during the Oliver Town Light Up weekend of Dec. 4th, the Oliver & District Heritage Society is offering a virtual evening of festive crafts for the young and young at heart. On Saturday, Dec. 4th, visit the Heritage Society’s […]
Vaccination Rates – Southern Okanagan best
COVID-19 vaccination rates are seeing a small growth forward. As of Nov. 23, the communities had the following vaccination rates in people 12 and older who have received at least one dose: Southern Okanagan: 91 per cent Penticton: 88 per cent Summerland: 88 per cent Keremeos: 83 per cent Princeton: 83 per cent Source: BC […]