News Release No. 21, Central Okanagan, B.C. - Aug 14 2021@4:31pm – With Environment Canada forecasting windy periods this afternoon and tomorrow, residents should remain vigilant.
Evacuation Alerts and Orders
Evacuation Alerts and Orders within Central Okanagan Electoral Area West will remain in place overnight. A detailed map showing the present status of...
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
“There are no confirmed reports of structure damage in the area overnight.” says Alex Van Bruksvoort, North Westside Fire Chief
posted by: Wayne
Due to desperate need for information on this fire by the residents of the North Westside I wanted to post this update to the Board for my residents. This End of Week Update - White Rock Lake Fire is for Friday Aug 13 2021@2:44pm and comes directly from the EOC Director to the...
Evacuation order re-issued for residents of Fintry, La Casa, and Shalal Road & Alert to the south
posted by: Wayne
All residents let back in from La Casa to Shalal Road will now be asked to leave again. This Order will extend to the Caesars Landing area where properties will remain on evacuation alert this is a precautionary warning in anticipation of an increase in fire behaviour.
Central Okanagan, B.C. - Aug...
Central Okanagan, B.C. - Aug...
RDCO – There are no confirmed reports of structure damage in the area overnight.
posted by: Wayne
Central Okanagan, B.C. – The Central Okanagan Emergency Operations Centre advises there is currently no change in Evacuation Orders and Alerts for the White Rock Lake wildfire. With today’s forecast calling for high temperatures and wind, residents are reminded to remain alert and subscribed to cordermergency.ca for updates. A detailed map...
Aerial Survey done of the RDCO affected by the wildfire
posted by: Wayne
News Release No. 15, Central Okanagan, B.C. – Aug 11 2021 @ 3:03pm - The forecast calls for increased temperatures and winds over the next couple of days. This change in weather can cause variability in fire activity and means residents on Evacuation Alert should be prepared to leave their homes on...
Status quo for RDCO Evacuation Orders/Alerts
posted by: Wayne
Sorry for the delay in these last posts I am also evacuated and was temporarily unable to update my site. I am borrowing a neighbours WIFI to get this message out.
All water systems in the North Westside should be considered to be under a Water...
Evacuation Order Rescinded – La Casa to Shalal Road / Water Quality Advisory
posted by: Wayne
Water Quality Advisory for Upper Fintry, Westshore and Killiney Beach water systems - August 9, 2021
The Regional District of Central Okanagan has issued a precautionary Water Quality Advisory for all customers of three of its community water systems along Westside Road.
A power outage stemming...
Expanded RDCO Evacuation Order for White Rock Lake wildfire – Ewing to Lake Okanagan Resort
posted by: Wayne
One-time limited property access opportunity
News Release No. 10 Date: August 7, 2021 Time: 11:50 a.m. Central Okanagan, B.C. – All Evacuation Order and Alerts continue unchanged for communities along Westside Road in the Regional District of Central Okanagan. The Evacuation Order affects approximately 2,127 properties from the northern RDCO boundary to the south end of Ewings...Evacuation Order for Wainman Cove/Killiney/Estamont south to Ewing Landing
posted by: Wayne
This Evacuation Order came home to roost Michelle, Indiana, Sully and myself are now in Kelowna. ESS took good care of us and provided the essentials - accommodations, food for us and the dogs for 14 days. If you stayed behind you're a fool. I have 20...
No public access to Killiney Beach Community Park
posted by: Wayne
August 5, 2021
No public access to Killiney Beach Community Park
Members of the public are requested to stay out of the RDCO’s Killiney Beach Community Park.
The closure of the 5.6-hectare waterfront park located at the end of Hodges Road is needed so that North Westside Fire Rescue has unrestricted access in order...
North Westside and Traders Cove transfer station changes / Westshore Park CLOSED
posted by: Wayne
Due to the Evacuation Order affecting Westshore Estates, the North Westside Road transfer station along Sugar Loaf Forest Service Road is closed until further notice.
Customers that would normally use that solid waste and recycling disposal facility are directed to use the Traders Cove transfer station at the intersection of Bear Lake Main and Westside...
North Westside and Traders Cove Transfer Station changes – Due to Wildfire
posted by: Wayne
North Westside and Traders Cove Transfer Station changes
Due to the Evacuation Order affecting Westshore Estates, the North Westside Road transfer station along Sugar Loaf Forest Service Road is closed until further notice.
Customers that would normally use that solid waste and recycling disposal facility are directed to use the Traders Cove...
Evacuation Order for Westshore Estates – Evacuation Alert for the rest of North Westside
posted by: Wayne
As of 7:30 pm August 01 2021 Westshore Estates and the properties in Beau Park on Whiteman's Main are under and immediate Evacuation Order.
All properties from Evely/Wainman Cove through the North Westside and down Westside Road to Bear Creek Main are under a Evacuation Alert Status. This means...
Water Quality Advisory for Killiney Beach water system
posted by: Wayne
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 of increased...Westshore Water Quality Advisory Removed
posted by: Wayne
Westshore 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 Westshore Estates water system in the Central Okanagan West Electoral Area. The precautionary advisory has been in place following replacement and upgrading the Northern View Pressure...Westside Post – July Issue
posted by: Wayne
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Campfire ban continues in Central Okanagan
posted by: Wayne
Effective 12 p.m. this Wednesday, June 30, all campfires are prohibited throughout all Central Okanagan municipalities and electoral area Fire Service Areas.
September 10, 2021
Campfire ban continues across the Central Okanagan A ban on campfires continues across the Central Okanagan. This even though as of noon today they are allowed outside...North Westside Governance Committee Report to the Board & Next Steps
posted by: Wayne
Latest Update - June 23 2021
This is the latest information provided to the NWCA on the status of our Governance Study Request.
The CAO, Brian Reardon just sent out a note to the Regional Board with an update, so Director Carson should have received information today as well.
In short what Brian shared was...
Water Quality Advisory for Westshore water system
posted by: Wayne
News Release
Water Quality Advisory for Westshore water system
The Regional District of Central Okanagan has issued a precautionary Water Quality Advisory for all customers of the Westshore Estates water system. The advisory affects all properties serviced by the system following infrastructure upgrading work today on the Northern View Pressure Reducing Valve (PRV)...North Westside Hazardous Waste-Computer & electronics Round Up
posted by: Wayne
North Westside Hazardous Waste-Computer & electronics Round Up
North Westside Road residents within the Central Okanagan will have a special opportunity to dispose of unwanted household hazardous waste and e-waste in a safe manner in a one day only event this summer.
Saturday July 24 during regular operating hours at the North Westside Road...
RDCO PSA – Westshore water system upgrade – Updates
posted by: Wayne
June 21 2021 - Westshore Estates water interruptions notice
Some customers of the Westshore Estates Water System near the Westshore Estates Community Park should be aware of two planned water service outages this week as Regional District crews are replacing the Northern View Pressure Reducing Valve (PRV) as a part of the...New Release: 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 30 through Wednesday, July 14, during regular operating hours at the North Westside Road Transfer Station, you can dispose of large household items for a...
Power Outage
posted by: Wayne
0223 210614 - Lights back on. Cause: Object on wires
0117 210614 - Crew on scene with the cause still undetermined at this time.
2306 210613 - The lights went out with electrical storms happening throughout the evening....
Federation of Canadian Municipalities – 2021 Convention
posted by: Wayne
FCM delegates meet once a year to discuss issues of concern between the Federal Government and the various Local Governments across Canada. This is the Agenda of events that I attended between May 31st & Jun 4th 2021. This year (scheduled in Montreal) was held virtually due to COVID19 health protocols. I...
New fire chief for North Westside
posted by: Wayne
North Westside Fire Rescue has a new paid-on-call Fire Chief starting June 14. Alex Van Bruksvoort, an experienced firefighting professional brings extensive credentials to the paid-on-call fire department that provides fire protection and first medical response service to residents in the communities of Killiney Beach, Westshore Estates, Fintry Delta, Valley 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