3+ week, 2+ day ago   (210+ words) The District of Summerland said they're close to clearing out untreated water from the local system, but in the meantime, the boil water notice remains in place. "We know this boil water notice affects every household and business in Summerland,…...

4+ week, 14+ hour ago   (84+ words) BC SPCA summer day camps invite kids to explore the world of animal welfare through games, crafts, outdoor adventures, creative projects, and visits from inspiring guest speakers. Campers build meaningful connections as they learn, play, and discover how we can…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (139+ words) The District of Summerland announced early on Friday evening that its Boil Water Notice has been rescinded for the majority of the community. "Due to continued testing, sanitation and flushing underway for the reservoir building and system that serves the…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (138+ words) The community of Summerland is under a boil water notice in the wake of damage done by the Bald Range wildfire, so H2OtoGo has decided to step up and make life a little easier. Starting today, Friday, Aug. 21, through the rest…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (381+ words) Weeks of heavy wildfire smoke across much of the province have driven an increase in respiratory-related medical visits across the Southern Interior. "There has been an increase in asthma inhaler dispensations since late July, particularly in the Okanagan and Thompson…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (255+ words) Recovery is going well for the Interior Wildlife Rehabilitation Society after the Bald Range wildfire destroyed much of the Summerland property. IWRS founder Eva Hartmann previously told Castanet the wildlife facility wasn't completely wiped out. Since then, the non-profit that…...

7+ hour, 26+ min ago   (341+ words) The Regional District of North Okanagan is taking additional steps to clear up drinking water from the Antwerp Springs Deep Well system. The move to the Antwerp Deep Well supply in the Lavington and Coldstream areas was made in support…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (370+ words) Today's Bug of the Week is one of the largest beetles in Canada. The California root borer can grow to 3.5 inches, almost nine centimetres, and are a rather intimidating-looking bug. Paul Cousins spotted one of the creatures near his Okanagan…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (211+ words) Smoke continues to move across B.C. prompting the province to issue some more air quality warnings while lifting others. The latest yellow-level air quality warning was issued for Manning-Skagit Valley, the Fraser Canyon south including Lytton, Shuswap, North Thompson, Chilcotin, Cariboo…...