Water is again (still) the topic that effects us all right where we live. The North Westside has six water systems three Public Systems - (Killiney, Westshores and Valley of the Sun/Upper Fintry) and three Private Systems (La Casa, Fintry Delta and Estamont). All with the exception of Valley of the Sun...
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Okanagan Basin Water Board
The 2023-03-07_OBWB Agenda Package for the last meeting shows the area of responsiblity that this organization covers. One of the more important programs is the Don't Move a Mussel Campaign.
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Castanet Darren Handschuh March 2 2023 • 8:00 PM Lake Country...LGLA 2023 in Kelowna Mar 1, 2 & 3
I attended the 2023 Local Government Learning Academy's Annual Conference. This year the Conference that has been Provincial in nature in previous years was done on a Regional basis this time, ours being the South Interior Local Government Association (SILGA). The SILGA_2023 Kelowna Program was a good one and the networking...
The NEW Electoral Area Services Committee – EAS
The inaugural meeting and selection of Chair and Vice-Chair for the Electoral Area Services Committee (EAS) was held at the RDCO Board Room on February 23 2023. This new Committee of the Board will be responsible for providing a venue for residents in Electoral Areas East and West to discuss, advise,...
RCMP Q4 2022 (October – December)
Here is the October - December 4th Quarter 2022 Policing Report - North Okanagan from the RCMP that covers the North Westside Community and the other Rural areas of the North Okanagan. It is an informative read and knowing what is happening in your backyard is only the smart move to...
Ministry Response – Governance Study Committee Recommendation
This RDCO Board resolution made on September 26, 2022 and endorsed unanimously for the North Westside Governance Committee's findings and request for the next step Study funding was sent to the Province. The RDCO Board has received a response from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs - Nov 2022 to the recomendation...
October 28 start to Central Okanagan open burning
Open burning permits are now available for eligible Central Okanagan property owners from their local fire service.*
Central Okanagan burning permits will take effect at 12 p.m. Friday, October 28 allowing permit holders to burn outdoors on days when both air quality and venting indices are good.
Normally, permits run from October 1...
3rd Quarter 2022 Policing Report for North Westside Area
Thank you NORD for sending this 3rd Quarter 2022 Policing Report. This report covers the North Westside and was presented to the NORD Electoral Area Committee where Directors there could ask questions....
Central Okanagan open burning delay continues
Central Okanagan open burning delay continues
Central Okanagan property owners are reminded that no open burning permits are being issued in local fire service areas due to the continued high fire danger rating.
This coincides with continued burning prohibitions in the Kamloops Fire Centre jurisdiction until at least October 28.
Central Okanagan fire chiefs continue...
Household bulky items collection for North Westside residents – Oct 05 – 12
Household bulky items collection for North Westside residents
North Westside Road residents within the Central Okanagan will have a special opportunity to dispose of unwanted bulky items.
Wednesday, October 5 through Wednesday, October 12, during regular operating hours at the North Westside Road transfer station, you can dispose of large household items for...
RDCO Air Quality program – Free radon test kits
RDCO Air Quality program - Free radon test kits
While supplies last, once again the RDCO Air Quality program is offering 420 radon gas test kits to Central Okanagan building owners, managers and tenants, of residential, workplace and leisure indoor space. All workplaces qualify, with special focus on Medical Professional Buildings such as...
Killiney Beach water quality advisory ends
Killiney Beach water quality advisory ends
After consulting with Interior Health, the Regional District of Central Okanagan has rescinded a precautionary Water Quality Advisory for all customers of the Killiney Beach water system. Approximately 295 properties were affected by higher-than-normal turbidity in the Okanagan Lake water source. The advisory was issued August...UBCM Convention 2022 – Whistler BC
Full Convention Program
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Learnings from the Lytton Fire: Preventing Future Wildfire Disasters
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM An examination of the Lytton community wildland-urban (WU) fire disaster found the same pattern of destruction as other WU fire disasters in Canada and the US. You will...Lake Okanagan Resort sued over real estate deal
I have received several complaints such as below recently about the state of repaair at Lake Okanagan Resort in particular their services and buildings.
Hi Wayne,
We live at XXXX Westside Road North. Our property borders LOR on the south side. Over the last few years, we’ve filed several complaints with RDCO Bylaw, regarding...
Campfire ban ends in Central Okanagan fire areas
Campfire ban ends in Central Okanagan fire areas
Effective immediately, the ban on campfires has been lifted in most Central Okanagan areas. Campfires are not permitted at any time within the City of Kelowna. The ban on campfires within local government fire jurisdictions in the Central Okanagan has been in place since July 28. ...North Westside Governance and Services Study Committee – September 8, 2022 Agenda Package
Thursday, September 8 from 6 - 8:30 p.m. - Killiney Beach Community Hall, 516 Udell Road
Candidates Declared by Chief Election Officer
Candidates Declared by Chief Election Officer
The following people have filed nomination papers by today’s 4 p.m. deadline and have been declared candidates in the RDCO general local election.
Regional District Director - Central Okanagan East Electoral Area (One to be elected)
(Ellison, Joe Rich, upper June Springs Road, and the south end of...
New chief announced for North Westside Fire Rescue department
Good afternoon Regional Board members, I wanted to inform the Regional Board that we have finished the competitive hiring process for the Chief of the North Westside Fire and Rescue (NWFR). Resident safety and protection is and always...*Note: This appointment was made with no discussion or consultation with the Electoral Area Director.
Governance Update – Next Committee Meeting September 08 2022 @ 7PM – Killiney Hall
This should be the final Governance Committee meeting. The Committee will make a recommended motion to the RDCO Board reflecting the Committees findings on the direction our community want to take. This meeting is open to the public and will be live streamed to the RDCO YouTube Channel.