Ministry Of Environment

Here’s what’s been leaching from a Kelowna fruit packing plant for years
A fruit packing plant in the Ellison area east of the Kelowna airport is leaching…
North Okanagan farmer fails to overturn environment fine
A North Okanagan farmer, previously convicted for multiple violations at his Enderby slaughterhouse, has failed…

Sewage flowing down road has authorities keeping close eye on private wastewater system
A failing wastewater treatment in the South Okanagan has many residents wondering who – if…

‘Do not use’ order still in place after diesel spill in North Thompson River
VAVENBY – It's still too early to determine exactly when Vavenby residents can drink their…

Short-term exposure to poor air quality serious concern, says Kamloops professor
KAMLOOPS – As wildfires ignite across the province, one professor at Thompson Rivers University says…

B.C. Ministry of Environment releases offenders list of shame
CENTRAL OKANAGAN – The B.C. Environment Ministry has released its quarterly report detailing recent environmental…

B.C. hunting licences go digital
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – As of yesterday, hunting licences in the province are going paperless and there's…

Yet another warning about dust in Vernon
VERNON – For the fourth time this year, a dust advisory has been issued for…

Weather traps pollution in North Okanagan; dust advisory issued
VERNON – The current weather system is trapping pollution in the North Okanagan and has…
Chainsaws, scuba gear required to pull sunken truck out of North Okanagan lake
VERNON – The removal of a sunken truck from Swan Lake created quite the spectacle…

Lavington air quality update: Environment Canada gives all clear
UPDATE: 11:17 a.m. Jan. 7, 2017 Environment Canada has ended a special air quality statement…

Premier says help on the way for Okanagan mussel fight
KELOWNA – Premier Christy Clark hinted yesterday at more help in the provincial budget for…

North Okanagan residents drinking tainted water have ‘fraction of hope’ after hearing government action plan
SPALLUMCHEEN – The provincial government is encouraging local farmers to adopt best practices as part…
Nearly 30 deer killed at North Okanagan game farm due to compliance issues
ENDERBY – A North Okanagan farmer is outraged after provincial authorities arrived at his property…

Province explains die-off of more than 1,000 fish in Okanagan Lake
OKANAGAN – After getting lab results back, the province strongly believes a die-off of more…