The Regal Ridge wildfire on Anarchist Mountain was declared “Under Control” by the BC Wildfire Service at noon on Tuesday, July 14, almost exactly 24 hours after its discovery and after substantial resources were directed at it ultimately containing it to 2.21 hectares in size.
An agreement between the Town of Osoyoos and the Osoyoos Indian Band (OIB) surrounding fire protection and firefighting services has been extended for another five-year term.
Grant funding for the Town of Oliver continues to make steady progress, as Council recently got its first updates on grant profiles in over six months.
A new AI system has been approved for internal use within the Town of Oliver, with the goal of keeping things more organized.
Interior Health has advised that the emergency department at the South Okanagan General Hospital (SOGH) in Oliver will be temporarily closed from 5 p.m., Sunday, July 12 to 7 a.m. Monday, July 13, 2026.
The number of adult sc̓win (sockeye salmon) returning to spawn in Okanagan waters later this fall is expected to be low for the second consecutive year, as high temperatures and low water levels continue.
For years, 8323 Main Street in Osoyoos was home to O’Delights Asian Fusion Restaurant. So, imagine my surprise when I drove down Main Street and saw that the sign had changed and a brand new restaurant had opened in its place.
Campfires are now banned in the Kamloops Fire Centre – which includes the South Okanagan – effective from 12 noon on Friday July 10.
Bringing wells that have been disused in Oliver back into play to boost drinking water levels would be a complex process that may prove too inefficient to execute, the Town has found out.
A new approach to drought management is being taken by the Town of Oliver, with an eye on having more accurate, up-to-date indicators to better inform the Town of current water levels.
The Oliver RCMP have announced they will be conducting bike patrols this summer and the “International Hike and Bike Trail” safe for all users.
Competitive harness racing in the Okangan Valley is making a major rally in Osoyoos with the launch of Desert Park Raceway for the fall 2026 racing season.
Interior Health has advised that the emergency department at the South Okanagan General Hospital (SOGH) in Oliver will be temporarily closed from 5 p.m., Tuesday, July 7 to 7 a.m. Wednesday, July 8, 2026.
The Town of Osoyoos is issuing a Water Quality Advisory for elevated manganese levels affecting all users connected to the Town water system until further notice and added that it represents a “modest” health threat.
The BC government is announcing the start of negotiations for a reconciliation agreement with the Osoyoos Indian Band, as well as the beginning of public engagement, and highlights this process impacts only Crown lands.
The Osoyoos Indian Band (OIB) Forestry department recently hosted its annual partnership day bringing together diverse community and business voices.
Updates to the Town of Osoyoos’ Transportation Master Plan (TMP) have been revealed, showcasing both the short-term and the long-term visions for making it easier for everyone to get around town.
For anyone with even an inkling of the local art scene, Claudia Punter’s name would surely ring a bell.
In fact she’s so familiar – both from her own artistic endeavours along with her stint as curator of The Art Gallery Osoyoos – that I’m stunned when she says she’s only been painting for about 10 years.
The transboundary organization responsible for managing the international waters of Osoyoos Lake has established a working group to assess whether an international watershed board could be beneficial for the region.
The Oliver Osoyoos Search and Rescue (OOSAR) successfully rescued two adult hikers on July 1 after the pair had become lost after going off route in the McKinney Nordic Ski Area.
For West Kootenays artist Joie Pare art has always been a part of her life, drawing and sketching since she was virtually a toddler. But in all the intervening years she never pursued the full potential her artistic talent, that was at least until she moved to the Kootenays.
The race to become Osoyoos’ next mayor is heating up, months in advance, with a second person declaring his interest in the top council job, this time in the form of an incumbent councillor.
Images from Canada Day / Cherry Fiesta 2026