Sexual assault allegations shine light on a wider issue
A prominent Okanagan winemaker has been accused of sexually assaulting a foreign farmworker in his employ, bringing attention to advocates’ concerns about sexual abuse of migrant farmhands.
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Osoyoos water woes worsen with carcinogens detected
The Town of Osoyoos has reached a critical point in the future of the community’s water system as ongoing capacity and quality issues have taken a precipitous turn with additional testing now showing confirmed carcinogens in the water.
Long-awaited siphon repair project opens
“It guarantees that we’re going to have water when we need it without any danger of losing our supply in the middle of summer, which would be catastrophic.”
Oliver resident slams water rates, councillor agrees
Lyonel Doherty Times-Chronicle At least one property owner is speaking out against “exorbitant”...
Province announces additional support for farmers
Bill Atwood Times-Chronicle Small farms in the British Columbia are about to get a boost from the...
Osoyoos distillery joins fight to lower taxes amid pandemic
B.C. craft distilleries are calling on the federal government to lower taxation on distilled...
Province launches online portal for agriculture industry jobs
Sophie Gray Local Journalism Initiative The B.C. Farm, Fish and Food Job Connector launched last...
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