Okanagan-Similkameen Regional District

Grape growing has become the dominant use of farm land in the Okanagan Valley. Members of the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen board are questioning the long-term viability of grape growing, following two recent severe cold snaps. (Black Press file photo)

Viability of vineyards questioned in South Okanagan Similkameen

Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen directors ponder practicality of growing grapes

 

The pictured vehicle has been sitting near abandoned near the Similkameen River for months, frustrating residents nearby. (Bob McAtamney - Contributed)

Dead man’s car lingers alongside B.C. river frustrating residents

Vehicle has sat for months near the Similkameen River as authorities reject responsibility

 

Physician shortage temporary closes Oliver hospital emergency. (File photo)

South Okanagan emergency department closes 4 days in a row

South Okanagan General Hospital emergency has struggled to staff doctors for months

 

Flames from a vehicle fire on Highway 3 spread up hill. (Facebook)

Flames from vehicle fire quickly spread off Highway 3 east of Keremeos

There is a detour available via Highway 3A, but a variable speed corridor is in effect

Flames from a vehicle fire on Highway 3 spread up hill. (Facebook)
Clay Smith, father, digging a trench to prevent encroachment of the fire (Caillum Smith/Preserved Light Photography)

Father-son duo fights South Okanagan wildfire to save their home

Their neighbour’s home was lost in the blaze

Clay Smith, father, digging a trench to prevent encroachment of the fire (Caillum Smith/Preserved Light Photography)
Richard Cannings, MP for South Okanagan-West Kootenay, tabled Bill C in the House of Commons on March 31, proposing to eliminate the federal excise tax on low-alcoholic beer. (Photo: Facebook / Richard Cannings)

B.C. MP wants to eliminate tax on low-alcohol beer

Beer with an alcohol percentage of 0.5 or below is subject to the new proposal

Richard Cannings, MP for South Okanagan-West Kootenay, tabled Bill C in the House of Commons on March 31, proposing to eliminate the federal excise tax on low-alcoholic beer. (Photo: Facebook / Richard Cannings)