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Destination Osoyoos says tourism is down due to the Bald Range wildfire, but the town has also been a safe space for evacuees. "Unfortunately, the numbers have dropped like a stone, so we're not able to really talk to people in the Visitor Centre, and that happened literally the day after th...
The BC SPCA South Okanagan/Similkameen is looking for information on a cat found in Keremeos. On Wednesday, the animal rescue couldn't verify if the cat was domestic or a stray. It is off-white with grey and peach markings around its ears. "This lovely lady was brought in by some kind Sam...
Oliver firefighters are responding to a possible ammonia leak Wednesday evening. In a social media post shortly before 8 p.m., the Oliver Fire Department said crews were on scene at the BC Tree Fruits building off Co-op Avenue. The fire department said a safety zone is in place on Co-op Avenue...
The South Okanagan General Hospital emergency room experience a temporary closure tonight. Emergency services will be unavailable from 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 17, until 7 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026. During that time, patients can access emergency care at Penticton Regional Hospital. All other in...
Osoyoos Fire Rescue is wrapping up its deployment at the Bald Range wildfire, and reflecting on the experience. The team spent ten days assisting at the fire, which is still active in the Summerland area. "Throughout the deployment, 19 of our members rotated through the assignment, worki...
The Town of Osoyoos said construction work hitting a connection line is causing a water service disruption on Friday afternoon. The connection was hit during construction work on 89th Street and now requires repair. A temporary water service outage is in effect for residents along 89th Street ...
Curious about new housing options in Osoyoos? The Mojave complex is holding an open house. Described as "modern desert inspired living," Mojave is rolling out a phase two release of homes soon. All are welcome to pop by the complex at 4601 97th Street Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m...
South Okanagan-Similkameen communities are delivering truckloads of support for Bald Range wildfire evacuees and neighbours. The South Okanagan Chamber of Commerce is encouraging business owners affected by the Bald Range wildfire to share supports they need to execdirector@sochamber.ca. "...
The Town of Osoyoos is inviting evacuees and others to participate in indoor activities to get out of the smoke. On Tuesday, the municipality shared a variety of activities and community spaces to stay cool as the South Okanagan remains on an Orange Air Quality Warning, indicating a high impact, ...
The South Okanagan has seen some lightning strikes on Wednesday, prompting a local fire department to urge vigilance. On Wednesday afternoon, BC Wildfire Service confirmed reports of lightning strikes in the South Okanagan, including west of Osoyoos. Several residents said on social media they...
