Water
City unveils new water system plan, claims to save $95 million
KELOWNA – The City of Kelowna threw down the gauntlet for the city's other water…
New regulations say Okanagan well water users should register
KELOWNA – New B.C. groundwater regulations have muddied the waters a bit, creating confusion over…
Rapid snow melt keeping Kamloops crews busier than usual
KAMLOOPS – City of Kamloops crews are being flooded with calls after the snow around…
Solidarity with Standing Rock rallies gaining ground in the Thompson-Okanagan
"WE ARE WATER PROTECTORS, NOT PROTESTORS" THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – Demonstrations in support of the anti-Dakota access…
Water utility review could mean rate hikes and restructuring for Kamloops residents
KAMLOOPS – How much Kamloops residents pay for water may be changing. The city is…
Regional district waiting for lab results following diesel spill near Vavenby
VAVENBY – Residents near Vavenby may have some answers tomorrow, after a diesel spill in…
2015 TOP STORIES: Deaths, and near-drownings, on local waterways
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – It was a deadly year on the region’s waterways, from houseboat-related deaths to…
Provincial government ordered to release withheld Hullcar water documents
SPALLUMCHEEN – B.C.’s privacy commissioner has ordered the provincial government to immediately release documents relating…
Province issues orders to several North Okanagan farms in light of high nitrate levels
SPALLUMCHEEN – Provincial authorities have issued orders to several farms in the Hullcar area believed…
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…
Interior Health cancels water advisory on Shuswap Lake due to low contamination levels
SALMON ARM – A water advisory put into effect following a contaminant spill into Shuswap…
Kamloops emergency water system approved despite opposition from some councillors
KAMLOOPS – An emergency water intake inspired debate from dubious Kamloops city councillors, but in…
Vernon boat launch back open after half-sunk boat forces closure
VERNON – A capsized boat is no longer causing issues at a Vernon boat launch.…
Summerland to be without running water for three days
SUMMERLAND – If you live in Summerland, you might want to plan a three-day vacation…
Elevated lead levels found at several North Okanagan schools
VERNON – The Vernon School District says slightly elevated lead levels were found in the…