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To the editor: Views of a thirsty tourist passing through your city. There is no shortage of “Panic water shortage talk” in the local newspapers, … Read more

Drought planning workshop to be hosted by regional water board

“If we knew with certainty that the Okanagan will face an Australian-like drought in the next five years, what management tools would we need to … Read more

Little risk from algae in Okanagan Lake

To the editor: This letter is in response to your recent article, profiling my work on toxic blue-green algae in Okanagan Lake. While the article … Read more

Okanagan water basin levels low

Despite several heavy snowfalls, water basin levels in the Okanagan and Similkameen remain slightly below normal. Kate Thompson, media relations manager for the Ministry of … Read more

Trying to avoid a fight over a valued resource

Water is not just essential to life; it has a social life as both a commodity and a symbol; and it’s been fought over for … Read more

Local youths team up for water

Kelowna’s youth is now getting involved with the city to tackle water conservation. High school students will be completing water logs and activities to determine … Read more

Okanagan gains conservation efforts

Thanks to major support from funders, the Okanagan Collaborative Conservation Program (OCCP) is now active and ready to help co-ordinate local conservation efforts. The Real … Read more

Critical resource in a critical time

Few people would argue against the idea that water plays a critical role in the economic health of the Okanagan. From agriculture to tourism, it’s … Read more

Shoreline study gets public view

The Regional District Okanagan Similkameen will be hosting an open house for the public to review information from the Skaha Lake Shoreline Study on Sept. … Read more

City raises glass to drinking water

Armstrong is endorsing the Okanagan Basin Water Board when it comes to recommendations on drinking water. The support came after an OBWB report was presented … Read more