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

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...

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...

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...

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. ...

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

*Note: This appointment was made with no discussion or consultation with the Electoral Area Director.

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...

Land Acknowledgement Follow Up

way̓ x̌ast sx̌lxʕ̌ alt̓ (hello, good day), lim ləmt (thank you) for participating with so much enthusiasm in the nsyilxcən language lesson Monday night. It was great to see the level of participation in trying a few key greetings together. Please take some time to practice them with your friends, colleagues, and family....

Campfire ban across the Central Okanagan

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...