Vehicle linked to man missing from Creston area since 2004 recovered from Kootenay River
Human remains believed to be those of a man missing from the Creston area since 2004 have been found inside a submerged vehicle recovered from the Kootenay River.
RDCK proposes new enforcement tool for unauthorized riparian work in Area G
Property owners who carry out unauthorized development near streams, lakes and wetlands in Electoral Area G could face a new layer of enforcement under proposed Regional District of Central Kootenay changes intended to put more of the cost of dealing with violations on the responsible property owner.
Rossland projects roughly $60M in five-year capital needs as staff flag possible 2027 borrowing
Rossland is planning for roughly $60 million in capital spending over the next five years, with municipal staff warning that additional borrowing will likely be needed as early as 2027 to help pay for water, sewer, retaining-wall and other infrastructure work.
Six-unit First Avenue townhouse proposal heads to Rossland public hearing
A proposal to rezone a First Avenue property for a six-unit townhouse development will go before a public hearing Monday, with final approval of the project’s zoning still requiring later council votes.
Rossland poised to allow indoor self-storage in C-1 downtown zone
Rossland city council will consider allowing indoor self-storage throughout the city's Downtown Core commercial zone Monday, with rules intended to keep storage units from replacing street-level storefronts.
Summerland moves Bald Range properties from evacuation order to Prohibit Entry Order
Property owners and their designated representatives can enter specific Bald Range wildfire-affected properties under a Prohibit Entry Order, while general visiting and occupancy remain prohibited as post-fire hazards and recovery work continue.
Cranbrook budget survey closes Oct. 2 with hospice land question
Cranbrook residents have until Friday, Oct. 2 to respond to the City’s 2027 budget survey, which this year includes questions about whether municipal land should be donated for a proposed 10-bed hospice house and where that facility should be located.
Vernon Active Living Centre targets Oct. 30 substantial completion, City says project remains within budget
The City of Vernon says the Active Living Centre remains within its approved budget and is targeting Oct. 30 for substantial completion, with a six-week operational-readiness period expected before the facility opens to the public.
Osoyoos advances plan to end Near Market Affordable Housing program
Osoyoos has begun the formal process of dismantling its Near Market Affordable Housing program after 10 homes were sold through the program over roughly a decade, with the Town citing administrative demands and questions about its effectiveness.
Kelowna opens H2O operating contract to competition as YMCA agreement runs through 2028
The City of Kelowna has opened the future operation of H2O Adventure + Fitness Centre to competition, inviting proposals to manage the City-owned facility while the YMCA of Southern Interior BC continues operating it under an agreement that runs through 2028.
Vernon approves $1.5M for Priest Valley Arena condenser replacement
Vernon council has approved $1.5 million to replace the condenser at Priest Valley Arena, drawing on a recreation-facility maintenance reserve and funding allocated from the city’s 2027 infrastructure reserve envelope.
Ottawa commits up to $22.4M to service Kelowna airport employment lands
The federal government has conditionally committed up to $22.4 million to install utilities at Kelowna International Airport, opening the way for development of more than 165 acres of aviation and industrial land east of the airport’s runway.
Nelson asks residents to conserve water during Oct. 1 Five-Mile pipeline repair
Nelson residents are being asked to reduce water use Thursday while city crews repair a small leak in the pipeline carrying water from Five-Mile Creek, which supplies about 90 per cent of the city’s drinking water.
Some Silver Star Road customers face Oct. 2 water outage, advisory to follow
Some Silver Star Road customers are scheduled to lose water service Oct. 2 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. while planned construction is completed, according to the Regional District of North Okanagan.
IIO investigating Fernie death after earlier police interaction
British Columbia’s police watchdog is investigating the death of a man found in the Elk River in July after learning he had interacted with police before his death.
Kimberley water restrictions set to end Sept. 30
Stage 2 water restrictions remain in effect in Kimberley through Sept. 30, when the city says all current water restrictions will end.
RDOS approves rainfall-monitoring pilot for Bald Range wildfire area
The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen has approved funding for a post-wildfire rainfall-monitoring pilot in priority areas affected by the Bald Range wildfire in Electoral Area F.
Warfield prescribed burn could begin Sept. 29
A prescribed burn covering up to 2.4 hectares of municipally owned land between Whitman Way and Bingay Road could begin as early as Tuesday, Sept. 29, if weather and site conditions are suitable, according to the BC Wildfire Service.
Penticton RCMP seek potential witness in Sept. 11 robbery investigation
RCMP are asking the driver of a silver Ford Taurus who was in the area of Main Street and White Avenue West late Sept. 11 to come forward as a potential witness in a robbery investigation.
Cranbrook says mail-ballot packages will go out on or about Sept. 28
Voters planning to cast a ballot by mail in Cranbrook’s Oct. 17 municipal election are being urged to request a package promptly, with the city saying mail-ballot packages will be sent out “on or about September 28.”