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New wildlife warning signs installed on Anarchist Mountain east of Osoyoos
The Anarchist Mountain Fire Rescue Society has installed new animal-crossing signs along Highway 3 due to a rising number of collisions with deer. Motorists traveling east of Osoyoos are urged to stay alert and…
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South Okanagan, West Kootenay farm empire in receivership over $27M debt
Lakeside Cellars, a popular winery in Osoyoos, and several other Interior agricultural properties have entered court-ordered receivership. Ernst & Young has been appointed to manage the properties, which encompass roughly 768 acres of vineyards…
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Osoyoos arsonist seeking to overturn his not-criminally-responsible finding for 2019 fire
Joseph M. McArthur-Pereira, who was found not criminally responsible due to mental illness for setting fire to the Osoyoos RCMP detachment in 2019, has been granted an extension to appeal that decision. He argues…
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Council Meeting Highlights for May 26, 2026
During the May 26 meeting, the Town of Osoyoos council denied a reconsideration request for a short-term rental business licence on Empire Street. The council was also presented with the 2025 audited financial statements…
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National food drive started in Okanagan expands through valley
Westland Insurance branches across the Okanagan, including the Osoyoos and Oliver locations, participated in a national food drive to support local food banks. On May 27, employees collected non-perishable food donations at the Save-On-Foods…
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Water main flushing underway in Osoyoos neighbourhood
Osoyoos municipal crews are actively carrying out scheduled water main flushing in the residential area surrounding 92nd Avenue. The utility work spans from 87th Street down to 78th Avenue, and local residents are warned…
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Osoyoos 2026 property tax notices now being mailed out
Homeowners in Osoyoos can expect their 2026 property tax notices to arrive in the mail, with the official deadline for payment set for July 2. Taxpayers can submit their payments online via e-billing or…
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Osoyoos seasonal dog park closing briefly for car events
The seasonal dog park located at 6901 Main Street in Osoyoos will be closed on Friday and Saturday to accommodate vehicle-themed weekend events, including local car tours. The park area has been operational since…
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Osoyoos Lake ice jam study could guide future water management
A new cross-border study by the International Osoyoos Lake Board of Control and the U.S. Geological Survey examines historical ice jam formations on Osoyoos Lake. Researchers analyzed 80 years of data and identified 16…
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Osoyoos firefighters receive wildfire interface response training
Osoyoos firefighters underwent specialized wildfire interface response training on Wednesday night provided by the BC Wildfire Service. The session focused on critical strategies and tactics utilized when wildfires threaten wildland-urban interface communities. This training…