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.

Household bulky items collection for North Westside residents

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, June 29 through Wednesday, July 13, during regular operating hours at the North Westside Road transfer station, you can dispose of large household items for...

28Jun

2021 RDCO Financial statements / Remuneration & Expenses

posted by: Wayne

RDCO Statement of Financial Information 2021 The Regional Board has approved the 2021 report outlining remuneration and expenses for elected officials, their alternates and 48 staff whose remuneration was greater than $75,000. In 2021, the remuneration of all Regional District employees totaled just over $10.9-million. The report also outlines payments totaling over...

28Jun

Westshore Estates water quality advisory ends

posted by: Wayne

After consulting with Interior Health, the Regional District of Central Okanagan has rescinded a precautionary Water Quality Advisory for some customers of the Westshore Estates water system. The advisory was required following an emergency leak repair June 20 impacting ten properties (even addresses between 500 and 578 Mountain Drive and 84...

27Jun

Stage 2 – Outdoor water restrictions continue

posted by: Wayne

Twice weekly outdoor water restrictions remain for customers of the Regional District’s water systems. Normally each year from June 16 until September 15, Stage 2 water restrictions are in place for the Star Place, Falcon Ridge, Killiney Beach, Sunset Ranch, Upper Fintry-Shalal Road-Valley of the Sun and Westshore water systems. Last September, due...

24Jun

Additional North Westside Study Committee open house

posted by: Wayne

A fourth Information open house has been added for residents of North Westside Road communities within the Central Okanagan West electoral area. It’s scheduled for Thursday, July 7 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Killiney Beach Community Hall, 516 Udell Road. Representatives from the North Westside Governance and Services Study committee along with...

21Jun

North Westside hazardous waste Round Up

posted by: Wayne

Saturday morning July 23, North Westside Road residents (with valid resident ID cards) will have a special opportunity to dispose of unwanted household hazardous waste products. From 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. residents can safely dispose of hazardous waste materials from around their homes at the North Westside Road transfer station. Household paint...

20Jun

Water Quality Advisory for some Westshore Estates water customers

posted by: Wayne

The Regional District of Central Okanagan has issued a precautionary Water Quality Advisory for some customers of the Westshore Estates water system. The advisory only affects the following ten properties on the community water system located along Westside Road:

Even addresses between 500 and 578 Mountain Drive
84 Hillcrest Way

The advisory...

16Jun

Okanagan Lake reaches full pool – Lake Level Updates

posted by: Wayne

Okanagan Lake Flood Levels 2022 2020 2017 & 2018

Sandbags available for RDCO electoral area residents Central Okanagan West electoral area property owners may pick up sandbags at: Property owners are responsible for having an emergency plan and the tools and equipment needed to protect their properties. As well, in these areas they...

10Jun

Spring freshet boating etiquette

posted by: Wayne

Okanagan Lake mariners are encouraged to enjoy their outings on the water, have the required safety gear onboard and be considerate during high spring water levels. With the annual freshet underway, lake levels continue to rise. Those heading out on Central Okanagan lakes are asked to be respectful – slow down and keep...

31May

Rural Property Tax notices

posted by: Wayne

Rural Property Tax notices Property owners in the Central Okanagan East and Central Okanagan West Electoral Areas will soon be receiving their 2022 Rural Property Tax Notices from the BC Government. In the electoral areas the Province collects Rural Property Tax Notice payments while municipal governments directly collect the taxes for Regional...

30May

Governance and Services Study committee open house Killiney Hall – Next Meeting Thursday, July 07 @ 6:00pm

posted by: Wayne

Governance and Services Study committee open houses Residents of North Westside Road communities within the Central Okanagan West electoral area are invited to attend some upcoming information open houses. Representatives from the North Westside Governance and Services Study committee along with committee consultants will be on hand with information and to answer questions about...

19May

North Westside Study Committee Meeting – May 19 2022

posted by: Wayne

Relevant Links

North Westside Services & Governance Study - DRAFT INTERIM REPORT - May 19 2022 North Westside Governance & Services Study Committee Meeting - March 18 2022 North Westside study - RDCO Board N.W. Governance Committee Meetings Read more

12May

North Westside Landslide and Flood Information Session – May 12, 2022

posted by: Wayne

North Westside flood/landslide online info session Because of the Whiterock Lake wildfire, some areas of the North Westside are at higher risk for overland flooding and potential landslides. To raise awareness and help you get prepared, the Regional District will hold a YouTube live online information...

1May

Final Edition – Westside Post May 2022

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30Apr

SILGA 2022 – Salmon Arm

posted by: Wayne

Program April 25th

Speakers, Panels and Tours

Convention Binder

2022 SILGA RESOLUTIONS LEGISLATIVE

1. Summerland Local Elected Official Benefits COMMUNITY SAFETY 2. Lillooet Criminal Justice Reform for Repeat, Convicted Offenders 3. Lake Country RCMP Population Thresholds for Cost Sharing 4. Salmon Arm Rural Policing 5....

30Apr

Open burning season ending April 30

posted by: Wayne

Media

Castanet Rob Gibson April 25 2022 • 8:00 PM Open burning season ending April 30 (All Central Okanagan property owners, regardless of property size are encouraged to…)...

8Apr

LGLA 2022 Leadership Forum

posted by: Wayne

Day 1 Highlights – Wednesday April 6

6Apr

2022 UBCM Electoral Area Directors’ Forum

posted by: Wayne

Radisson Vancouver Airport Hotel 8181 Cambie Road, Richmond, BC April 5– 6, 2022

AGENDA

Tuesday, April 5 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm - Light Lunch for Delegates 1:00 pm - 1:10 pm - Introduction and Welcome Director Grace McGregor, UBCM Electoral Area Representative 1:10 pm - 1:30 pm - UBCM President Councillor Laurey- Anne Roodenburg,...

1Apr

Westside Post – April Edition

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30Mar

New North Westside fire chief resigns

posted by: Wayne

I received this notification from the RDCO regarding the most recent fire chief for the North Westside Fire Rescue. These turnovers are disappointing at best, I can only hope that we can secure the right person for our department as both the fire department and the community need this leadership position filled....

30Mar

2022-2026 RDCO Financial Plan approved

posted by: Wayne

The Regional District of Central Okanagan (RDCO) Board has approved the 2022 – 2026 Financial Plan. RDCO Budget The 2022 RDCO operating budget totals just over $59-million, up 2.5% from 2021. Regional Board Chair Loyal Wooldridge says, “This year’s budget prioritizes the ongoing support needed for those recovering from last summer’s devastating White Rock Lake...

17Mar

North Westside Governance & Services Study Committee Meeting – March 18 2022

posted by: Wayne

Governance and Services Study Terms of Reference are available through RDCO. The first meeting saw Scott Graham elected Chair and Josh Galloway take on the Vice...

10Mar

RDCO grant for FireSmart wildfire risk reduction

posted by: Wayne

March 10, 2022 RDCO grant for FireSmart wildfire risk reduction The Regional District of Central Okanagan has been awarded a sizeable grant to assist it with FireSmart community projects. The $250,000 in funding is provided by the Government of British Columbia, administered by the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) Community Resiliency Investment Fund. The...

9Mar

North Westside preparing for spring flooding

posted by: Wayne

Public Service Announcement March 8, 2022 Self-serve sand stations for North Westside North Westside residents may proactively get started on preparing their properties in case of an emergency this spring. Self-serve sand and sandbag stations are available at two North Westside fire halls:

Killiney Beach main hall Station 101 – 514 Udell Road
Westside Road...

7Mar

North Westside Governance and services study committee appointed

posted by: Wayne

I would kike to thank everyone that applied to serve on this committee. For those that were not selected or were unable apply to due to circumstances, remember it is a public process and you will be able to attend meetings in person or follow along online. There will be...

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Household bulky items collection for North Westside residents

2021 RDCO Financial statements / Remuneration & Expenses

Westshore Estates water quality advisory ends

Stage 2 – Outdoor water restrictions continue

Additional North Westside Study Committee open house

North Westside hazardous waste Round Up

Water Quality Advisory for some Westshore Estates water customers

Okanagan Lake reaches full pool – Lake Level Updates

Okanagan Lake Flood Levels 2022 2020 2017 & 2018

Spring freshet boating etiquette

Rural Property Tax notices

Governance and Services Study committee open house Killiney Hall – Next Meeting Thursday, July 07 @ 6:00pm

North Westside Study Committee Meeting – May 19 2022

Relevant Links

North Westside Landslide and Flood Information Session – May 12, 2022

Final Edition – Westside Post May 2022

SILGA 2022 – Salmon Arm

Program April 25th

Speakers, Panels and Tours

Convention Binder

2022 SILGA RESOLUTIONS LEGISLATIVE

Open burning season ending April 30

Media

LGLA 2022 Leadership Forum

Day 1 Highlights – Wednesday April 6

2022 UBCM Electoral Area Directors’ Forum

AGENDA

Westside Post – April Edition

New North Westside fire chief resigns

2022-2026 RDCO Financial Plan approved

North Westside Governance & Services Study Committee Meeting – March 18 2022

RDCO grant for FireSmart wildfire risk reduction

North Westside preparing for spring flooding

North Westside Governance and services study committee appointed

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