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.
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White Lake Grasslands to get ecosystem and wildfire help
BC Parks, in collaboration with the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS), will be conducting an ecosystem maintenance and wildfire risk reduction (WRR) project covering 20 hectares in the White Lake Grasslands Protected Area.
Osoyoos to apply for FireSmart coordinator funding
Following the lead of other municipalities, like Oliver, Osoyoos is looking to hire a FireSmart Coordinator contingent on being awarded a grant through the the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM).
Oliver adopts wildfire resiliency plan
Oliver has adopted an in-depth wildfire resiliency plan, which will serve to steer the town’s priorities for the next five to seven years.
Despite tell-tail signs of fall Level 2 drought status remains
The Okanagan will remain at a Level 2 drought rating even as the annual valley-wide outdoor water conservation campaign – “Make Water Work” – winds down for the year as home and farm irrigation is shut down and winterized.
Oliver FireSmart program is heating up
The FireSmart program in Oliver is heating up and the town is seeking more grant funding as kindling to keep the momentum going.
RDOS seeking $650,000 for FireSmart resiliency
The Regional District of the Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) board agreed on July 4 to submit an application for up to $650,000 to the Community Resiliency Investment (CRI) program.
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Water board’s annual campaign aligns with FireSmart
Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) has warned that despite cooler temperatures and recent rainfall, the Okanagan’s water supply is still experiencing the effects of last year’s extreme drought and low snowpack.
Anarchist Mountain forges new FireSmart ground
Coinciding with the Canada-wide Wildfire Preparedness Day, Anarchist Mountain held its 12th annual FireSmart Day recently building on its years of success by forging a path to the next level with community resiliency planning.
Osoyoos interface fire begins from camp cooking
Osoyoos Fire Rescue (OFR) were busy on Friday, May 10 after an accidental fire was sparked by someone cooking at the SunTerra Campground on Lakeshore Drive.
Forum to prepare for upcoming wildfire season
Underscoring the importance of farmers and ranchers to the regional economy and food supply, a free forum to help prepare for the upcoming wildfire season is being put on by the Regional District of the Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS).
Quick thinking by homeowner averts severe damage
A quick thinking homeowner and exterior stucco helped save their house from potentially severe damage after a car parked next to it caught fire and spread to the structure on the morning of Saturday, Jan. 28.
Free FireSmart assessments offered to stratas, manufactured homes
If you live in strata or manufactured homes, you can get a free FireSmart assessment courtesy of the regional district. The district (RDOS) is offering free wildfire hazard assessments to people living in these neighbourhoods, including gated communities.
RDOS seeking more FireSmart committees
Don’t put off tomorrow what you can do today to save your community from wildfire. That’s the message from the regional district as the number of its FireSmart committees has reached 19.
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Oliver Municipal Election all-candidates Q&A – Part 4
The Times Chronicle is pleased to bring you the fourth of a four-part all-candidate Q&A for the upcoming municipal elections for Osoyoos and Oliver town councils on Oct. 15.
Osoyoos Municipal Election all-candidates Q&A – Part 4
Fourth of a four-part all-candidate Q&A for the upcoming municipal elections for Osoyoos and Oliver town councils on Oct. 15. Candidates appear in alphabetical order and responses are limited to 80 words per question.
Oliver Municipal Election all-candidates Q&A – Part 3
The Times Chronicle is pleased to bring you the third of a four-part all-candidate Q&A for the upcoming municipal elections for Osoyoos and Oliver town councils on Oct. 15.
Osoyoos Municipal Election all-candidates Q&A – Part 3
Third of a four-part all-candidate Q&A for the upcoming municipal elections for Osoyoos and Oliver town councils on Oct. 15. Candidates appear in alphabetical order and responses are limited to 80 words per question.
Get a FireSmart grant
Homeowners in the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen are being offered a $500 grant to FireSmart their properties.
Kilpoola FireSmart committee swings into action
The community of Kilpoola saw its first FireSmart day complete with its first BBQ recently as a committee of eight local residents hopes to raise awareness of the program and get more homeowners involved.
Mt. Baldy getting ‘FireSmarter’
Mount Baldy village east of Oliver is getting “FireSmarter.”
FireSmart focus intensifies on rising wildfire threat
The cool rainy spring may be deceiving but make no mistake, fire season is just around the corner and all the folks connected to FireSmart want every homeowner to think about how they can protect their home and their community.
EDITORIAL: Give yourself peace of mind by FireSmarting
Give yourself peace of mind by FireSmarting