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Okanagan developer hasn’t fixed sewage outflow issue for years
A South Okanagan developer still hasn't fixed its overflowing septic fields despite years of orders…
Here’s what’s been leaching from a Kelowna fruit packing plant for years
A fruit packing plant in the Ellison area east of the Kelowna airport is leaching…
Opposition to pollution from Kelowna fruit packing plant growing
Despite a history of warnings and fines dating back to 2019, the Sandher Fruit Packers…
Report says housing could threaten Vernon drinking water and Kal Lake
A development proposal from a North Okanagan agricultural company could potentially decrease the drinking water…
Independent review makes numerous recommendations in North Okanagan drinking water case
NORTH OKANAGAN – A report into a contaminated drinking water aquifer in the North Okanagan…
Suspected algae bloom in Okanagan Lake a ‘natural occurrence,’ officials say
VERNON – A possible algae bloom at the north end of Okanagan Lake continues to…
More dust advisories in Vernon in past two months than last five years combined
VERNON – If it seems like there’s been more dust advisories than normal in Vernon…
Funding for clean water tied to ‘surprising’ report on North Okanagan water supply
SPALLUMCHEEN – Spallumcheen residents affected by a longstanding water quality advisory could have clean water…
Province announces close to $1M for North Okanagan community’s water woes
SPALLUMCHEEN – The provincial government announced funding of close to $1 million today to address…
UPDATE: Vernon air quality advisory ended
UPDATE: 1:34 a.m., Wednesday, March 1, 2017 VERNON – The special air quality statement for…
Possible causes of poor air quality under investigation in Lavington
LAVINGTON – Environment officials are looking for possible causes of poor air quality in Lavington,…
Water intake shut off after fuel spill in Shuswap River
GRINDROD – A diesel spill in the Shuswap River forced a shut-off of the Grindrod…
Disclosed Hullcar aquifer documents reignite concerns among North Okanagan residents
VERNON – After combing through a series of documents released as part of an extensive…
Province issues orders to several North Okanagan farms in light of high nitrate levels
SPALLUMCHEEN – Provincial authorities have issued orders to several farms in the Hullcar area believed…