About: Wayne
Wayne has been the elected representative for Central Okanagan West since November 2014. Wayne, wife Michelle and their two Old English Mastiffs Rufus & Indiana are long-time residents of Killiney Beach in the North Westside area of Westside Road.
Recent Posts by Wayne
LGLA 2023 in Kelowna Mar 1, 2 & 3
posted by: Wayne
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
posted by: Wayne
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)
posted by: Wayne
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
posted by: Wayne
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
posted by: Wayne
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
posted by: Wayne
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
posted by: Wayne
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
posted by: Wayne
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
posted by: Wayne
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
posted by: Wayne
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
posted by: Wayne
Full Convention Program
Monday
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
posted by: Wayne
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
posted by: Wayne
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
posted by: Wayne
Thursday, September 8 from 6 - 8:30 p.m. - Killiney Beach Community Hall, 516 Udell Road
Candidates Declared by Chief Election Officer
posted by: Wayne
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
posted by: Wayne
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
posted by: Wayne
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.
Documents
Feedback Form Summary
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Documents raise questions about review of 2021’s White Rock Lake wildfire – CHBC
posted by: Wayne
Documents raise questions about review of 2021’s White Rock Lake wildfire
Posted August 26, 2022 6:35...
Protected water lines still sought a year after devastating Okanagan fire
posted by: Wayne
Media
The Daily Courier Aug 26 • 4:16 PM Protected water lines still sought a year after devastating Okanagan fire (so evacuated homes could be wetted down if another forest fire were to approach the North Westside communities. "The whole idea is to)...Water Quality Advisory for Killiney Beach water system
posted by: Wayne
August 24, 2022
Water Quality Advisory for Killiney Beach water system
The Regional District of Central Okanagan has issued a precautionary Water Quality Advisory for all customers of the Killiney Beach water system. The advisory affects approximately 295 properties connected to the water system in the community along Westside Road. It’s the result...Land Acknowledgement Follow Up
posted by: Wayne
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RCMP Policing Report – 2nd Quarter (April to June) 2022
posted by: Wayne
This 2022_2nd Quarter 2022 Policing Report is the report the Vernon Rural Detachment of the RCMP presents to the NORD Electoral Area Governance Committee as they provide policing to all of NORD but only the North Westside in the RDCO....
Campfire ban across the Central Okanagan
posted by: Wayne
July 29, 2022
Campfire ban across the Central Okanagan
Effective immediately, all campfires are prohibited throughout all Central Okanagan municipalities and electoral area Fire Service Areas.
Due to extreme temperatures, dry conditions and the high-extreme fire danger rating, the campfire ban will remain in effect until further notice.
The campfire ban affects all local government fire...
Study reviews options for Killiney, Westshore Estates water system updates
posted by: Wayne
Regional district board given direction on water supply and treatment challenges - The Killiney Beach and Westshore Estates water systems are undergoing a detailed review to determine future upgrade requirements and what they will cost.
BARRY GERDING Jul. 15, 2022 8:00 a.m. The first phase of a detailed review of the...Recent Comments by Wayne
- November 6, 2021 on Election Results for Central Okanagan West
- September 26, 2021 on Household Bulky Items Collection extended for North Westside residents
- August 27, 2021 on White Rock Lake Wildfire Update
- March 26, 2020 on Regional Board Approves Financial Plan
- September 3, 2019 on Contact Us