Monthly Archives: February 2021

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...

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)
*...