When high manganese levels triggered a water advisory in Osoyoos, one resident responded by offering free drinking water. Jay Cassidy’s kind gesture underscores the essential value of clean water in a community under watch.

Osoyoos is set to transition to a usage-based water billing system in 2027. With the recent confirmation that meters are digitally read and ready, local officials expect residents to see a shift in their monthly bills before long.

In mid-April, residents in Osoyoos have an opportunity to discard items too big for regular waste collection. With a limit of two items per household, it’s the perfect moment to free up space.