The second meeting of the North Westside Provincial Restructuring Planning Grant Committee met in a Workshop format (Documents & Workshop Video) to move forward by developing the NWCA's request for an in depth look into governance options and their associated costs into a motion for support and action from the...
Monthly Archives: February 2021
Wood Stove Exchange Rebates Available
News Release
February 23, 2021
Wood Stove Exchange Rebates Available
Rebates of up to $400 are available for Central Okanagan residents that replace an old wood burning appliance with a newer, cleaner burning model.
There are six participating Central Okanagan retailers that will recycle your old stove and handle all the necessary paperwork for...
Upper Fintry Water Quality Advisory Removed
News Release
February 23, 2021
Upper Fintry Water Quality Advisory Removed
After consulting with Interior Health, the Regional District of Central Okanagan has rescinded a Water Quality Advisory for customers of the Upper Fintry area of the Upper Fintry, Shalal Road, Valley of the Sun water system in the Central Okanagan West Electoral...Comments Invited on RDCO 2021-2025 Financial Plan
News Release
February 22, 2021
Comments Invited on RDCO 2021-2025 Financial Plan
The Regional District of Central Okanagan is preparing its 2021 – 2025 Financial Plan. There are several ways that residents may learn about and comment on the fiscal priorities outlined in the budget.
Unlike municipalities, the regional district does not have one tax...
Water Quality Advisory for Upper Fintry Water Customers
News Release
February 17, 2021
Water Quality Advisory for Upper Fintry Water Customers
The Regional District of Central Okanagan has issued a precautionary Water Quality Advisory for customers of the Upper Fintry area of the RDCO water system. The advisory affects approximately 50 customers serviced in the Upper Fintry portion of the Upper Fintry,...Upper Fintry Water Interruption Notice – Wed. February 17 – 9-Noon
News Release
February 12, 2021
Upper Fintry Water Interruption Notice A planned water service outage will affect some customers of the Upper Fintry area of the RDCO water system following the BC Family Day holiday weekend. RDCO Engineering Services staff will be doing maintenance on the Muir Road Pressure Reducing Valve on Wednesday, February 17...LGLA Conference – LGLA – Virtual Meeting
2021 LGLA LEADERSHIP FORUM – VIRTUAL EVENT
Leading In Unprecedented Times:
Drafting a Blueprint for the New Normal
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LGLA Update – 2021 UBCM ...
...Power Outages
Just went out again briefly so make that end time 1132. Very short outages but... just enough to keep shutting everything down.
Had multiple power outages between 0930 and 1120. Don't know the cause BC Hydro had nothing on their web site. I was in a virtual meeting and found the loss of...
Dog Licenses in the North Westside – Due by end of the Month
Save on 2021 Dog Licenses
Whether you own a Labrador retriever, Shih Tzu, Chihuahua* or a loveable mutt, all Central Okanagan dog owners have until the end of February to save by renewing or purchasing a new dog license.
Those purchasing a new or renewing an existing dog license before February 28 will save...
NWFR – In the news
I only wish we could get this kind of media attention to the more pressing issues before the North Westside community. As I stated in my interview I am extremely disappointed with the travel decisions made by residents including the fire department members that chose to travel at this time. The risks...
Electoral Area Directors Forum – Virtual Meeting
2021 UBCM Electoral Area Director Forum -- the following topics were covered:
* Addresses by UBCM 2020-21 President Brian Frenkel and BC Municipal Affairs Minister Josie Osborne
* Rural Broadband
* Conventional Bus Transit in Electoral Areas
* Food Security in Electoral Areas
* Role of RD's in relation to its' relationship with EMBC during Emergencies (ie: Floods/Wildfires)
*...
Westside Post – February
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