Tag Archives: Okanagan
Snow could delay curbside waste pickup times
Central Okanagan residents could experience delays with their waste collection this week. The Regional Waste Reduction Office says large amounts of snow on area roads may delay the pick-up schedules. ...
Jan 06, 2022
Discounted dog licenses now available
Central Okanagan dog owners can save $20 by renewing or purchasing a new dog licence for 2022 before the end of February. Until February 28, a licence for a dog that's spayed or neutered costs $20. If...
Jan 06, 2022
Boil water notice issued
The City of West Kelowna has issued a Boil Water Notice for the West Kelowna Estates System, following a water main break in the Scott Crescent area. Customers in the vicinity of Scott Crescent, Diamo...
Jan 05, 2022
Grants open to help British Columbians with property taxes
The B.C. government is rolling out its annual Home Owner Grant program to help people cover the costs of their property taxes. The province states that homeowners in communities outside Metro Vancouve...
Jan 05, 2022
GoFundMe in boarder’s name to help search and rescue
Friends of a Kelowna man who died while snowboarding at Big White last week have started a GoFundMe in his memory. The donations to the fund for Ryan Fletcher will go to Central Okanagan Search and Re...
Jan 04, 2022
Interior Health records 270 new COVID-19 cases, one death
The active COVID-19 case count for the Interior rose to 2,250 Tuesday, as 270 new cases were confirmed in the region. The new cases were part of 2,542 identified across British Columbia, bringing the ...
Jan 04, 2022
Extreme cold weather causes detrimental impacts on birds in B.C.: Wildlife experts
British Columbia’s recent cold snap poses significant issues for wildlife across the province, experts warn, noting freezing temperatures deplete reliable food sources for a variety of animals. ...
Jan 04, 2022
B.C. implements new paid sick day policy
Workers in British Columbia are now eligible for five paid sick days as the provincial government brings in changes to the policy affecting workers. The government says eligible employees will be guar...
Jan 02, 2022
Year comes to close with over 3,700 new COVID cases in B.C.
British Columbia ended 2021 with another big number of new COVID-19 cases. The Health Ministry reported 3,795 cases on Friday, down from the record high of 4,383 on Thursday. There are currently 20,81...
Dec 31, 2021
Local owner wonders what’s in store for the restaurant industry in 2022
The current year is ending with more uncertainty for the restaurant industry in Canada and other countries amid the latest wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. The BC Restaurant and Foodservices Association...
Dec 31, 2021