A permanent record of Osoyoos drinking-water advisories, boil-water notices, water restrictions, outages and related updates.
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JP Vala, owner of Strike Alarms and Security Ltd., is running for Oliver council with an emphasis on water restrictions and tax rates, aiming to address the town’s infrastructure needs and community concerns.
An Osoyoos News opinion piece
Ken Davreux says his decision to run for Osoyoos Town Council comes from a deep attachment to the community he has called home since 1997.
Residents of Osoyoos are invited to participate in the Terry Fox Run, a walk/run/roll event supporting cancer research.
Incumbent councillor proposes a hybrid water-treatment system, paid visitor parking and a surcharge on tourism accommodations
Following recharged wells, water restrictions have been eased for residents in Oliver.
Osoyoos council candidate Jenn Demo says safe drinking water, responsible municipal spending, sustainable growth and stronger communication between Town Hall and residents would be central to her work if elected.
Former mayor says Highway 3 traffic places a regional and national burden on infrastructure paid for largely by local residents
Sikora says Osoyoos needs immediate water protections, greater accountability and a Town Hall that sets deadlines and delivers results.
The municipality of Osoyoos has announced plans for water shutoff on August 31st through September 2nd, affecting residents near the ongoing 89th Street Reconstruction Project. Detailed instructions will be provided to help prepare for the disruption.
Buckendahl says water, taxes, health care and public accountability would be at the centre of his administration
Longtime Osoyoos businessman says the town must tackle its infrastructure emergency while protecting taxpayers and keeping more work local
In response to vandalism targeting sprinklers, residents of Osoyoos, BC are being asked for assistance in identifying the perpetrators. The town has reported damage to multiple properties overnight, with replacement costs ranging from $8 to $250 per head.
The Osoyoos area is experiencing an unprecedented Stage 5 drought, and Osoyoos Lake is at its lowest level in 80 years. Conserving water is a shared responsibility, and every effort to reduce water use makes a difference. To help conserve water during stage 3 water…
Temporary water outage reported in parts of Osoyoos due to construction mishap.
The Town of Oliver has escalated its water conservation efforts in response to a significant increase in domestic and irrigation water usage, reaching 35% over the previous year.
The Town of Osoyoos is launching a community survey to gather feedback on water conservation efforts in response to recent drought conditions, with restrictions tightening to one day of lawn watering per week.
Osoyoos road paving project begins this week
Arlyn Greig Announces Run for Town Council in October 2026 Election
The Town of Osoyoos plans to shut off water in the Meadowlark area on Thursday.
The Town of Osoyoos has issued a manganese water quality advisory, which may last due to naturally occurring element.
In response to drought conditions and low snowpack levels, Osoyoos has implemented Stage 3 water restrictions, limiting lawn watering to one day per week starting August 1. The town remains on a water quality advisory for high manganese levels due to ongoing issues with the lake's water supply.
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Effective August 1, 2026 the Town of Osoyoos and Rural Water Districts 8 & 9 move to Stage 3 Water Restrictions. Stage 3 Watering Restrictions allows for 1 day per week of lawn watering: Zone 1: Mondays Zone 2: Fridays Zone 3: Wednesdays Download a…