FortisBC plans $21.3M in Christina Lake, Grand Forks substation upgrades
FortisBC plans $21.3 million in substation work at Christina Lake and Grand Forks through the end of 2027, with one project intended to increase capacity for growing electricity demand and the other focused on replacing aging equipment and improving reliability.
Grizzly corrects use-of-proceeds disclosure for up to $2M financing
Grizzly Discoveries Inc. has corrected how it says proceeds from the ordinary units in a planned private placement of up to $2 million would be used, removing an earlier reference to mineral-rights acquisitions.
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.
Boundary RDKB election set: Areas D and E acclaimed, Christina Lake heads to vote
The election picture is set for the Boundary’s three Regional District of Kootenay Boundary electoral areas, with Linda Kay Wiese and Sharen Gibbs elected by acclamation in Areas D and E and voters in Area C/Christina Lake choosing between Rocio Graham and Rupert Oldroyd on Oct. 17.
Grand Forks library to celebrate 80 years since 1946 opening
The Grand Forks & District Public Library will celebrate 80 years since it opened its doors on Oct. 16, 1946, with an anniversary event next month that will look back at the people and places that shaped the institution.
Boundary-Similkameen voters have until Oct. 1 to register or update information for Where to Vote cards
Boundary-Similkameen voters who need to register or update their information have until Thursday, Oct. 1, to do so if they want to make sure they receive a Where to Vote card before advance voting begins Oct. 16.
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.
B.C. vote-by-mail ballot format changes for requests on or after Oct. 2
British Columbians planning to vote by mail in the Oct. 24 provincial election will receive a different ballot format depending on when they request their voting package, with Elections BC switching to ballots that list candidates in the voter’s provincial electoral district beginning Oct. 2.
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.”
Trail hosts two days of Truth and Reconciliation programming at Riverfront Centre
The City of Trail is hosting National Day for Truth and Reconciliation programming at the Trail Riverfront Centre on Monday, Sept. 28 and Tuesday, Sept. 29, with the same three-hour program offered each afternoon
No extension posted to overnight SOGH emergency department interruption
Interior Health has posted no extension to an overnight interruption of emergency services at South Okanagan General Hospital that was scheduled to end at 7 a.m. Monday.
Grand Forks and Greenwood schedule Sept. 28 tax sales; Midway has none
Municipal tax sales are scheduled for Monday morning in Grand Forks and Greenwood, while the Village of Midway says it has no properties subject to tax sale in 2026.