News Items tag as: Similkameen River fuel spill 2016

Few fears Similkameen fuel spill will be a health issue south of the border
April 06, 2016 - 11:30 AM

PENTICTON - The onset of spring freshet may be preventing effects of a diesel spill into the Similkameen River from having a greater impact downstream.
Health authority warns Similkameen River users after major diesel spill near Princeton
April 04, 2016 - 3:39 PM

PENTICTON - Locals are advised to monitor water from the Similkameen River after a semi tractor crashed and leaked thouands of litres of diesel fuel into Saturday Creek this morning, April 4.
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The science and art of making mead at Vernon's Planet Bee
Mead has been gaining in popularity as an alcoholic beverage but also as a craft and career. Planet Bee in Vernon is a case in point. James Nowek, co-owner of Planet Bee honey farm, makes mead right on the premises from honey harvested from

Nebraska will vote on pro-pot measures despite some invalid signatures
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska certified two ballot measures Friday to legalize medical marijuana even though the state’s Republican attorney general said their supporters may have submitted at least several thousand invalid signatures,

Don’t pay till 2025: Okanagan developers entice renters with freebies
While many people across the Okanagan struggle to find affordable housing those able — or willing — to splash out on rent will find multiple special offers trying to entice them to sign a lease. From a few months of free rent to

Few fears Similkameen fuel spill will be a health issue south of the border