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Project aims to spark an 'Ember' through adventure for Revelstoke singles

Project aims to spark an 'Ember' through adventure for Revelstoke singles

Marat Gallyamov hopes to curate a more authentic dating experience for young adults in Revelstoke through shared group experiences, rather than one-on-one meetings
Regional district using alternate approval for $10M purchase of new Penticton office

Regional district using alternate approval for $10M purchase of new Penticton office

The new building would allow the RDOS to get rid of two currently leased properties
Similkameen visitor information relocated to Rec Centre in Keremeos

Similkameen visitor information relocated to Rec Centre in Keremeos

The lease for the Memorial Park building was not renewed when it expired at the end of 2024
Work continues on Highway 3A slide site between Keremeos and Penticton

Work continues on Highway 3A slide site between Keremeos and Penticton

Additional blasting was needed to secure the hillside that gave way on April 15
Wildfire south of Princeton under control

Wildfire south of Princeton under control

The fire sparked April 18
$350K invested by Okanagan Basin Water Board

$350K invested by Okanagan Basin Water Board

“The quality of proposals this year was outstanding"
3 different respiratory outbreaks in 3 Okanagan cities: Interior Health

3 different respiratory outbreaks in 3 Okanagan cities: Interior Health

All the outbreaks were discovered within the last four days
Wildfire sparks on Highway 3 south of Princeton

Wildfire sparks on Highway 3 south of Princeton

Blaze has grown to 0.3 hectares
UBC Okanagan team pioneers AI-powered farming and wildfire mitigation

UBC Okanagan team pioneers AI-powered farming and wildfire mitigation

One of the team’s main goals is to make wildfires less dangerous for firefighters
Advance voting begins in Similkameen-South Okanagan-West Kootenay

Advance voting begins in Similkameen-South Okanagan-West Kootenay

Electors have 4 days for advance voting or they can go to an Elections Canada office by April 22