Elevate your local knowledge
Sign up for the iNFOnews newsletter today!
Water
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…
High lake level brings North Okanagan septic concerns to the surface
VERNON – The chief of the Okanagan Indian Band says this year’s flooding event is…
Smoke, sun and maybe rain in the Okanagan this week
KELOWNA – Rain is expected later this week as the Okanagan’s long dry stretch is…
Water restrictions start in Kelowna as drought drags on
KELOWNA – With no end in sight for one of the driest, hottest summers on…
UBCO research shows low density neighbourhoods use way too much water
KELOWNA – A UBC Okanagan student’s research shows that higher density communities use much less…
Province upgrades drought rating for watersheds in Salmon Arm and Brookmere
The province has announced increased drought ratings for two watersheds in the Interior. The updates…
Pump failure prompts irrigation restrictions in Enderby
ENDERBY – A pump failure has forced the City of Enderby to impliment temporary watering…
North and South Thompson facing Level 3 drought conditions
KAMLOOPS – As hot, dry weather continues to make an impact in the North and…
Thompson-Okanagan residents urged to conserve water
It's been months since the Southern Interior received any significant rainfall, and now the provincial…
Stage 1 water restrictions and level 3 drought continue in Vernon
VERNON – Stage 1 water restrictions continue in Vernon as well as a Level 3…
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…
North Okanagan-Shuswap School District testing for elevate lead levels
NORTH OKANAGAN – The North Okanagan-Shuswap is joining school districts around the province in testing…
Boil water notice in effect for Peachland
PEACHLAND – Officials issue a boil water notice effective immediately. The level of suspended solids,…
Water turned off in Vernon
VERNON – The Kalamalka Lake water source was turned off yesterday. The Reginal District of…
Precautionary boil water notice for Central Okanagan
The Regional District of Central Okanagan issued a precautionary boil water notice today. Residents served…