Osoyoos hockey twins will both be wearing Penguins’ jerseys
Osoyoos’s popular hockey twins will get the opportunity to begin their pro hockey careers together, following a special milestone for both boys this past weekend.
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Gyro Park headlines Osoyoos parks master plan
The first look at overhaul plans for the centrepiece of Osoyoos’s parks system was offered to Council earlier this month, showcasing how it will continue to be the community’s heartbeat for generations to come.
Green chemical spill in Osoyoos not a ‘hazardous material’
The Ministry of Environment and Parks has advised that the chemical spilled on Hwy. 3/Main St. from the Osoyoos Trestle Bridge west, while strong smelling, is not classified as a hazardous material and will be left as it is.
ALR exemption application clears hurdles, submitted for review
The Town of Osoyoos has formally submitted an exclusion application for some properties currently located within the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) following a public hearing, the second to be held on the exclusion topic.
Game on for cricket in Osoyoos as council approves Desert Park retrofit
A pitch from a local cricket team hoping to solidify the game’s presence in Osoyoos drove in the support of Council last week.
Rotary replaces half of life jackets stolen from Safe Boating Station
The opening of the Osoyoos Safe Boating Station in the fall of 2024 was celebrated for the months of hard work and community spirit that brought to fruition the goal of improving water safety on Osoyoos Lake.
Progress made as Osoyoos filters water treatment options
The water quality of Osoyoos Lake, as well as ground water sources, was the focus of a lengthy discussion at Osoyoos Council on Tuesday during a briefing by Carollo Engineers as the Town inches forward on a new treatment plant that will be located on Strawberry Creek Rd.
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Osoyoos addresses building numbering
New sub-unit housing in Osoyoos will now be allowed to add letter suffixes to differentiate themselves from the primary unit on the property, a move that will streamline wayfinding and align better with postal standards.
OCP, zoning changes in Osoyoos go to public hearing this month
Amendments to the Town of Osoyoos’s Official Community Plan (OCP), along with zoning amendments, will proceed to a public hearing following a review of the amendments by Council.
Osoyoos dancer travels the world, opens studio back home
When Osoyoos-based Gift of Dance Canada opened its doors three seasons ago, owner and instructor Amanda Klotz surely could not have imagined how fast the small start-up dance studio would grow.
Business licence for Empire Street unit rejected amid zoning dispute
A business license application for an Empire Street property has been rejected on the basis that its usage for temporary accommodation purposes was not consistent with the zoning for that property.
Mail-in ballots, earlier advance voting coming in upcoming election
Several changes are coming to the rules around local elections in the Town of Osoyoos, ahead of the upcoming election in October, with some notable impacts for residents.
Annual climate resilience initiative kicks off in Osoyoos
Canada’s only semi-arid shrubland, often confused for being a desert, was the setting for the kick off of the annual “Make Water Work, Plant FireSmart” campaign earlier today.
Water service disruption around 89th St. south of Main St.
The Town of Osoyoos as advised that a water main has been “impacted and requires repair,” as a result of construction work on 89th Street just south of Main Street.
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Osoyoos sailing club holds open house this weekend
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to cruise around the lake powered only by wind?
Tax loophole may close for some ALR property owners
The Town of Osoyoos is pressing ahead with its exemption application to the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR), which could close a tax loophole for some residential property owners.
Food Adventures with Sheldon – Queen of the South Cafe & Tapas
Spring has officially arrived in the South Okanagan, and for this week’s Food Adventure with Sheldon, the spotlight lands on a place that has quickly become one of the fastest growing and successful businesses in Osoyoos — Queen of the South Cafe & Tapas.
New animal care bylaw in Osoyoos leaps into effect
After ten years in effect, a previous version of a Town of Osoyoos bylaw has been replaced with a newer version that offers more options for families with canine members.
Osoyoos CAO Rod Risling retires
Osoyoos mayor and council have issued a statement via e-news announcing the retirement of Rod Risling, from his position as Chief Administrative Officer (CAO).
Hometown grad returns from art school with treats
A year on from graduating from Osoyoos Secondary School, 19-year-old artist Nakisa Sanai is returning home for the summer with a body of work that’s anything but typical, even for the substantial and diverse spectrum of local artistry.
Two Keremeos artists at TAGO as First Friday event grows
The Art Gallery Osoyoos (TAGO) is featuring two Keremeos-based artists – Wendy Provins and Myra Hammond – to the gallery this month, kicking off the First Friday Art Walk with an opening reception.
ALR exclusion application bogs down in council
A proposed exemption application for Osoyoos properties currently included in the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) will go through staff and committee an additional time, following a lengthy conversation at a Regular Council Meeting.
Osoyoos Desert Centre opens for the season this weekend
The Osoyoos Desert Centre will spring into action with the opening of the 2026 season on Saturday, May 2, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.