North Westside Services Review
The RDCO has hired a consultant to conduct an independent review of the services provided to communities in the North Westside. The survey and accompanying documents have been prepared by EcoPlan International associate, Paul Siggers.
Who should take this survey?
"All seasonal and permanent residents of the North Westside Communities that...
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 Water Interruption … Thursday July 20
posted by: Wayne
Killiney Beach Water Interruption
The Regional District of Central Okanagan advises Killiney Beach water system customers of a planned water interruption. This is necessary to replace a water-main above Westside Road. The work is scheduled for this Thursday, July 20th from 8:00 AM until 4:00 PM (Time water service is restored is estimated and...Lake Level / Debris Removale & Evacuation Order Lifted
posted by: Wayne
The level of Okanagan Lake was recorded as 342.703 m above sea level on July 18, down 1.1 centimeters from July 17.
Final Evacuation Orders Lifted for Okanagan Lake Flooding
Evacuation Orders have been rescinded for five properties in the Killiney Beach area of the Central Okanagan...Latest Beach Videos – Post Flooding
posted by: Wayne
Here is what Killiney Beach looks like from behind the barricades.
RDCO announced yesterday that Killiney Beach Park and the boat launch will not be opening for this summer season. I am getting many calls and emails from residents expressing their disappointment and dissatisfaction with the response from...Power Outage – Westside Road
posted by: Wayne
The power was out again along Westside Road in the Central Okanagan Regional District. The reported cause was a wire down and the power was out from approximatly 7:30 pm and came back on at 11:45 pm. Hopefully when the three phase feed from the north is completed this stretch of Westside...
Updated Regional Park Status – News Release
posted by: Wayne
Killiney / Westshore Drinking Water Quality
posted by: Wayne
Large Debris Clean Up on Local Lakes
posted by: Wayne
Here is the most current information from RDCO on the post flood clean-up of the material deposited along the Okanagan Lake shoreline. If you want to keep it mark it "Do Not Remove" otherwise let it go. Please do not dump material you don't want in the forest behind our community ......
Shoreline/Dock Debris Clean-up
posted by: Wayne
I Requested information on shoreline flood debris clean-up and disposal of the dock and natural debris left on the beaches throughout the Electoral Area ... and received a prompt and professional response. Please don't dump this material in the bush behind our community it is a huge fire hazard to all of us.
I...
Killiney Beach Water Advisory – Lifted
posted by: Wayne
July 10, 2017
Water Quality Advisory Rescinded for Killiney Beach
A Water Quality Advisory has been lifted for customers of the Killiney Beach water system.The lifting of the Advisory by the Regional District of Central Okanagan was made in consultation with Interior Health. RDCO Communications...
Camp Fire Ban
posted by: Wayne
July 6, 2017
Campfire Ban across Central Okanagan Regional District
With the Extreme Fire Hazard, starting tomorrow, all campfires will be prohibited throughout all Central Okanagan municipalities and electoral area Fire Service Areas. The ban begins at noon Friday, July 7th and will remain in effect...Killiney Beach Flooding – Update
posted by: Wayne
Finally I got a chance to go for a walk through Killiney Beach to see where we are at as the water slowly goes down.
Here is the link to the Killiney Beach - July 3 2017 I also shot some video of the waterfront north of the gate.
There is major restoration...
Westside Post – July Issue
posted by: Wayne
Come Celebrate Canada Day
posted by: Wayne
The North Westside Community will be celebrating Canada Day at Westshore Park from 12 -4 pm. Free BBQ, live music from the local musicians and games for the kids. Come join your neighbours in Canada's 150th Birthday Party....
(Governance) Process Proceeds – Vernon Morning Star
posted by: Wayne
June 28 2017 Morning Star article North Westside process proceeds is the latest media on the search for governance for the North Westside. Again the only question asked " Is the North Westside financially capable of self-governance, or not?" Instead we get another service review to provide us with the very information the...
Governance & 2016 RDCO Wage Disclosures
posted by: Wayne
The independent consultant firm has been selected by a three member RDCO management team. Again this decision was made with no input from myself or the community paying for the process. The Board with the exception of the three Kelowna Board Representatives supported this selection of the consultant. Here are the
Another Power Outage for North Westside
posted by: Wayne
Woke up with no power this morning. The BC Hydro Outage Site said that it went out at 5:55 and that crews were on route. Makes it difficult to get going in the morning but nothing new for our community ... price of being rural I suppose.
Just came back on at 7:44...
Cultural Sites Protection & Flooding Update
posted by: Wayne
I had lunch at Two Eagles Golf Course today and witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Westbank First Nations and the RDCO. That MOU and an update on the lake levels are today's Post. The picture is Chief Roxanne Lindley & RDCO Board Chair Given signing the agreement.
Flood Update – Foreshore Properties
posted by: Wayne
Foreshore properties must remain vigilant
While lake levels in the Central Okanagan decline slowly, water levels remain at historic highs. Warm seasonal weather over the next week is expected to bring moderate afternoon winds ranging from 20-30 kms/hr daily. Property owners along the lakeshore should continue to routinely assess and bolster flood protection measures....Flooding Update Video – Steady Decrease … but not over yet!
posted by: Wayne
Here is the latest video of Killiney Beach as the water slowly recedes.
Although we have seen a steady decrease in water levels on Okanagan Lake they are still in millimeters not centimeters so we have a lot of water to bleed off before we can remove lake...
SIBAC Conferance – Jun 20 – 21
posted by: Wayne
Flood defences challenged again by gusty winds
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Flooding Update – Beginning of the End ?
posted by: Wayne
For the first time in a long time the lake actually dropped a couple of millimeters. That is almost insignificant compared to the previous weeks of daily multiple centimeter rises. The recent storms have played havoc with the docks on the lake as the debris along the shoreline attest to. Here are...
Killiney Beach Flooding – Update – Jun 9
posted by: Wayne
Here is the latest video of conditions on Okanagan Lake in the Killiney Beach Park and waterfront area. Not looking good. The road is under a foot of water in places, the hydro pole is well under water and useless as a source of power as well the community dock is in...
Flooding Update – RDCO
posted by: Wayne
Wind, rain to test flood protection measures - News Release #99
Central Okanagan, B.C. – Environment Canada has forecasted a change in weather with winds expected from 30 to 50 kilometres per hour by Thursday afternoon and will test defenses. Property owners on Central Okanagan lakes are encouraged to monitor flood protection measures...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