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New scholarships for UBC grad students

New scholarships for UBC grad students

Province kicks in $6 million for post-graduate studies support
City of Revelstoke issues fire ban

City of Revelstoke issues fire ban

Effective noon tomorrow (July 26) and until further notice, all Special Occasion Fires are banned in the City of Revelstoke.
Okanagan wildfire round-up: Emergency operation centre deactivated

Okanagan wildfire round-up: Emergency operation centre deactivated

A look at the major wildfires impacting the Okanagan, Similkameen and region.
New Vernon RCMP top cop on the job

New Vernon RCMP top cop on the job

Supt. Shawna Baher arrives at Vernon-North Okanagan detachment from Surrey
CP Rail manager found guilty in case of train carrying dangerous goods left without hand brakes

CP Rail manager found guilty in case of train carrying dangerous goods left without hand brakes

The train was left unattended east of Revelstoke in Feb. 2015
Columbia Shuswap Regional District approves cannabis related businesses policy

Columbia Shuswap Regional District approves cannabis related businesses policy

At their June board meeting the Columbia Shuswap Regional District passed a policy regulating cannabis related businesses in the district.
What did Revelstoke’s elected officials get paid in 2017?

What did Revelstoke’s elected officials get paid in 2017?

Each year public bodies must submit a Statement of Financial Information to the Ministry of Finance detailing the remuneration paid to each elected employee.
Motorcycle driver and passenger crash near Revelstoke after crossing double yellow line

Motorcycle driver and passenger crash near Revelstoke after crossing double yellow line

A motorcycle crashed in the westbound lane of the Trans Canada Highway at the Highway 23 intersection on Friday.
RDOS: Evacuation order amended, residents north of Summerland can return home

RDOS: Evacuation order amended, residents north of Summerland can return home

Properties in the Summerland region still on evacuation alert
RDOS fire update: emergency social services moved

RDOS fire update: emergency social services moved

Centre moved to Penticton Memorial Arena for Saturday and Sunday