Location 3500 Hwy 97 Vaseux Lake (just south of Vaseux Corner) Land in question inside the AlR and has had quite the history – now being used for a vineyard and small winery/tasting room. Application pending before the RDOS board of directors to allow for the establishment of 35 tourist camp spots along the lake. […]

Thanks Rob for the great capture! Northern Pygmy Owl Standing just 16-18 centimeters tall, this tiny owl is one of the smallest in North America. But the Pygmy-Owl doesn’t let size stand in its way; this fierce little owl frequently preys on birds and mammals larger than itself. You might see a Pygmy-Owl being harassed […]

Unless you’ve been living on a deserted island for the past few years, you’ve most likely heard of Earl Jones and Bernie Madoff at least a couple of times. Earl Jones started his own “investment advising business” in 1979, but was never registered as a financial adviser with any securities regulator. His long running ponzi […]

Joint statement on new COVID-19   VICTORIA – Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, and Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.’s provincial health officer, have issued this statement regarding updates on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in British Columbia: “We are announcing eight new cases of COVID-19 for a total of 21 cases in British Columbia. The individuals are […]

Edwin Escoto, visitor from Honduras World Neighbours Canada Society (WNCS) is a small non governmental organization (NGO) based in Oliver that works in 3 of the most impoverished areas of the world.  We are just finishing a 5 year project with Global Affairs Canada (GAC) that has done projects in Nepal, Burkina Faso and Honduras.  […]

“The Board passed the 2019/2020 Amended Annual Budget in the amount of $34,710,917.00. The Budget is balanced……, as is required by law, without having to draw from reserves. Rob Zandee, Chairperson School District No. 53 (Okanagan Similkameen)

Polishing Wetland The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) is actively working on the development of a polishing wetland to support enhanced wastewater treatment at its Okanagan Falls Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP). The polishing wetland project has been in the future vision for wastewater treatment in the area since the idea was initially discussed during the […]

RDOS is helping residents prepare for potential flooding. A sand and sandbag pickup location has been established at Keogan Park, 1525 Cedar Street in Okanagan Falls. Local municipalities responsible for sand bag operations and other sandbag location not yet set up or not identified. Those requiring sandbags in other regions should contact the RDOS Emergency […]