More youth will soon have access to treatment in their communities, thanks to an investment that will more than double the number of treatment beds for youth struggling with addictions in B.C. “I’m incredibly proud that our government has invested in the single largest increase in youth treatment beds ever made in B.C., so more […]
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Covid Facts
Death and Population BC 5.07 million people – 196 deaths Alberta 4.37 million people – 217 deaths Washington State – 7.61 million people – 1789 deaths State of Oregon – 4.21 million people – 378 deaths Latest facts for BC – 85 new cases 8 people in hospital 196 have died 523 – […]
Kids in school by September 10 Thursday ???
The start of B.C.’s upcoming school year is being pushed back slightly. On Wednesday, the B.C. government announced staff will return to schools on Sept. 8 to get familiar with updated guidelines and adjust to the new routines under COVID-19. Students will be back in class two days later. The slight change in the starting […]
Keep cool – think curling – take the survey – members and non-members
Despite the summer heat, the Oliver Curling Club is starting to get ready for the upcoming curling season. There are lots of things still up in the air about when and how curling happens, so the club invites anyone interested in curling in the fall and/or winter to complete a survey available on […]
Man, 61, from Alberta drowns in Okanagan Lake
Fatal drowning incident Penticton – RCMP and BC Coroners Service investigating Okanagan Lake drowning. Tuesday at 2:30 p.m., emergency crews responded to a drowning at Okanagan beach, in the 900 block of Lakeshore Drive West Witnesses observed the 61-year-old man lose consciousness while swimming, and immediately brought him to the shore where CPR was administered. […]
Four days in the sun – a warming trend
Outbreak in Oliver – declared over – all recovered
UPDATE on Interior Health numbers: Two additional COVID-19 cases were reported in IH today, bringing the total numbers of cases in IH to 393 since the start of the pandemic. Fourteen cases are active and on isolation. One person is in hospital. No one is in ICU with COVID-19. Within IH, there are 161 cases linked to Kelowna since June 26.. Twelve are active and in isolation. […]
Osoyoos to hold “public”meeting in Sonora Centre
Special Open Meeting (AGM) on August 17, 2020 Pursuant to Section 99 of the Community Charter, the Town of Osoyoos is holding an Special Open Meeting (AGM) on Monday, August 17, 2020 at 1:00 PM at the Sonora Community Centre Gymnasium located at 8505 68th Avenue, Osoyoos, BC. Council will consider the Town’s Annual Report […]