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

Killiney Beach Restoration Update

The long awaited restoration and upgrade from the 2017 flood damage has started on Killiney Beach Park. As the work has been started late it is unlikely that it can be completed this year before the weather brings activity to a halt. So far the park has remained open to...

Dog-friendly Trick or Treating!

Pet owners take notice, your pets are at risk. Please take precautions to ensure your pets are safe from the associated dangers of Halloween Night festivities.

RDCO Information: Dog-friendly Trick or Treating!

Halloween can be a particularly stressful time for some family members.  But you can help reduce any negative impact on...

Election Results for Central Okanagan West

Well the election is over and the signs have come down. The election results have been posted and the official announcement is scheduled for Wednesday October 24 2018. I appreciate the support I have received over the last four years. I am looking forward to moving Central Okanagan West issues and concerns...

Early Voting Opportunity Tuesday October 16

There is another early voting opportunity this Tuesday October 16 from 8am - 8pm. Polls are located at the Killiney Beach Community Hall at 516 Udell Road next to the fire hall and at the WFN Headquarters building at the traffic circle by the end of Westside Road. Please get out and vote...

RDCO Operated Water Systems in Central Okanagan West

There are four RDCO Operated water systems in Central Okanagan West and two more in Central Okanagan East. The four in EA West are Star Place in Trepanier serving eight connections; Killiney Beach with approximately 270 connections, Westshore with approximately 260 connections and Valley of the Sun with approximately 80...

All Candidates Forum – Killiney Beach Hall … this Friday

There will be an All Candidates Forum with candidates running for the Regional Directors spot as well as the School District #23 Trustees position. The Forum will be at Killiney Beach Community Hall 516 Udell Road next to the fire hall.  The meeting will start at 7:00pm Friday, October 05 2018 and...

Westside Post – Directors Column

First off, thank you for your support and encouragement throughout my first term as Director of Central Okanagan West; I look forward to the same for a second term.  In response to your concerns I had two issues to take to the RDCO...

Taxes in Central Okanagan West

I have copied the highlights from the previous five Budgets passed by the Regional District Board.  These figures are for Central Okanagan West and are part of the public documents on the RDCO Web Site.  I got this information from Tab 7 in...

Two Elections … One Candidate

I have decided to try for a Kelowna Council seat as well as the Central Okanagan West Director spot.  Yes this is legal and yes it has occurred several times across the province in previous elections.  There is no conflict of interest as several Kelowna Councillors currently sit on the RDCO Board...

Running Again in Central Okanagan West

Today is the first day in the 30 day election cycle.  Currently the drainage issue on the roads in several areas of Central Okanagan West is the top issue for Brent Road, North Westside, Wilsons Landing and Traders Cove as well as in...

Killiney Beach Water Quality Advisory Removed

August 30, 2018 Killiney Beach 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 Killiney Beach Water System in the Central Okanagan West Electoral Area. Turbidity in Okanagan Lake water source is once again within the acceptable and safe...

New Signs for … STUPID People

After two decades of uncontrolled and devastating Wildfires within our Valley and throughout the Province you would think this sign was unnecessary.  Wrong we still have people throwing lite cigarettes and now possibly joints out the car window into the dry brush on the road shoulder.  There is a fine for this...

Campfire Ban

Campfire Ban across Central Okanagan Regional District

With the High to Extreme Fire Hazard, starting this Thursday, all campfires will be prohibited throughout all Central Okanagan municipalities and electoral area Fire Service Areas.

The ban begins at noon Thursday, July 26th and will remain in effect until further...

Westshore/Killiney Beach – Water System Construction – Update

I have received many questions on the state of the upgrade work and possible date for completion of the Killiney Beach & Westshore water systems.  I spoke with the Director of Engineering about your inquiries and he has responded as follows:
Good Afternoon Director Carson Further to your inquiry, the Engineering Department has been...

Canada Day in the North Westside

Once again the North Westside Communities Association has given the community an excellent Canada Day Celebration.  Although the weather was touch and go at the beginning the day turned out to be a good one.  The turnout was comparable to last year and at the end of...

Wind Storm / Power Outage – North Westside

180625@1540 BC Hydro has updated the restoration of power until 1200 Noon Jun 26.  Looks like we will be without power over night and through the morning.  Conserve water all you can local water systems with the exception of Valley of the Sun / Muir Road (emergency generators) will be running low. 180625@1357...