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4Mar

Westside Post – March Edition

posted by: Wayne

Thanks Katherine, another good read keep up the good work. It is so nice to have a local paper back in the community ... information is power. Here is a link to the Westside Post just incase the red delivery box in your community is empty, papers are going fast. Comments from...

3Mar

Governance costs drive debate – Vernon Morning Star

posted by: Wayne

To pay ... or not to pay? That seems to be where we're at as the article Governance costs drive debate in the Vernon Morning Star puts it. This is about the estimated budget of $22,500 IN-KIND costs estimated by the RDCO CAO. This is over and above the $12-15,000 estimated by...

1Mar

North Westside study funded – Kelowna Daily Courier

posted by: Wayne

The Kelowna Daily Courier gave the Governance Issue in the North Westside some coverage identifying the North Westside's desire for information on the services they pay for. The article North Westside study funded announces the granting of the $20,000 by Minister Fassbender. It is the communities hope that they will be...

24Feb

Governance Study Grant approved by Minister Fassbender

posted by: Wayne

The Morning Star article that was posted February 24 refers to a letter from Minister Fassbender announcing the funding of the North Westside Governance Study. This step of the process will give the community the information they need to make a recommendation to the Minister on North Westside governance options.

Thornhill...

18Feb

Building inspections

posted by: Wayne

I saw this article in the Vernon Morning Star in reference to the contracted out building inspection services. This is the first year with this service and it seems to have done quite well for the residents involved. Armstrong building inspection surplus develops and with this surplus they actually have added an extra...

10Feb

The other side of the story …

posted by: Wayne

I would like to address the comments made by the RDCO Board Chair in the Jan 25 Your Letters section of the Vernon Morning Star. If the RDCO Board was truly looking to "come to a better place at the end of the process" as was stated then more attention should have...

8Feb

2016 Census Data – Central Okanagan

posted by: Wayne

Census Profile Page, 2016 Census

Central Okanagan West Central Okanagan East

Kelowna West Kelowna Lake Country Peachland

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7Feb

Central Okanagan West – Stats Requested

posted by: Wayne

Shortly before my scheduled (October 6 2016) monthly meeting with the RDCO CAO I sent him the following request for information. I have to date received not a single answer to any of the questions I put forward. At the following Regular Board Meeting when I again requested the information through the Chair...

6Feb

RDCO Recognizes North Westside Governance Bid

posted by: Wayne

Looks like the RDCO has decided to recognize the North Westside Communities request for attention to the governance issues that have been active in the community for at least two years. Thank you. You can find the page North Westside Governance Review Study on the RDCO Web Site looks like it was posted last month....

30Jan

Response to the Letter to the Editor

posted by: Wayne

A Letter to the Editor in the Wednesday January 25 2017 Vernon Morning Star titled Regional District Responds tells one side of the story and it is not that of the North Westside. The Board Chair defends her and the Boards position as only reflecting the wishes of the Ministry ... I do not...

23Jan

RDCO Board Meeting – La Casa Public Hearing on Zoning

posted by: Wayne

A Public Hearing (audio) to amend the Rural Westside Official Community Plan (OCP) and Bylaw No. 871-238 (documents) was held prior to the RDCO Board Meeting to allow input to the changes being proposed. A La Casa representative and one resident spoke at the Public Hearing with all comments being favourable to the...

23Jan

Killiney Beach/Westshore Water System Upgrades

posted by: Wayne

RDCO CAO briefed me after the Jan 23 2017 Board Meeting on the status of the water system work taking place on the Killiney Beach upgrade & the Westshore reservoirs replacement. "Every thing is on track and on budget" that is real good news to the ratepayers of these two water systems. I also took this opportunity...

18Jan

North Westside Governance – Kelowna Daily Courier Article

posted by: Wayne

The article in the Kelowna Daily Courier jumps straight to a referendum and incorporation. This is the narrative I am confronted with again and again from people that live outside the North Westside Community. The local residents that I hear from want an independent governance study or service review call it what you want that addresses their...

13Jan

Governance Study Funding Application for North Westside Receives RDCO Board Approval

posted by: Wayne

The application for funding for the North Westside request for a Governance Study to the Ministry of Community, Sport & Culture has received RDCO Board approval in a 9-3 decision. As usual the Morning Star and KISSFM, both Vernon based media, have stepped up and provided the North Westside Community with coverage...

31Dec

Happy New Year 2017

posted by: Wayne

Michelle, Rufus, Indiana and I wish everyone a Happy New Year and a healthy prosperous 2017.

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25Dec

Merry Christmas … Central Okanagan West

posted by: Wayne

I want to take this opportunity to wish everybody in Central Okanagan West a very

Merry Christmas.

I hope your stockings get...

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23Dec

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Questions & an Opportunity for Comment by North Westside Residents … on Governance.

posted by: Wayne

Here are some questions on current issues before us as a community. Take a moment and give me some feedback on these or any other local issues of importance to you as a resident and taxpayer.
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17Dec

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Governance – Board Support & Documentation

posted by: Wayne

Request for North Westside Governance Study - Board Report Dec 12 2016 is the RDCO CAO's Staff Report that was first requested by the Board at the August 22 RDCO Board Meeting where the NWCA made their Presentation and request for Board support for a Provincially funded Governance Study. This is...

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13Dec

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GOVERNANCE – North Westside study gets Board blessing – Vernon Morning Star

posted by: Wayne

North Westside study gets board blessing was the headline in the Dec 13 Edition of the Vernon Morning Star. Castanet did an article Governance Study Support that pretty much puts the issue in a nutshell. Nice to see some Kelowna Media taking an interest in the North Westside community. Another media source providing good...

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12Dec

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Snow Removal in the North Westside

posted by: Wayne

Feeling Snowbound? Here is some basic information on our roads. In an Electoral Area such as North Westside the roads their maintenance and snow removal are a Provincial responsibility. The Province is responsible (not the Regional District) in the care and maintenance on all roads (with the exception of the strata areas where...

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10Dec

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Annual Christmas Dinner with the Killiney Beach Seniors

posted by: Wayne

Enjoyed a Christmas Feast, with all the fixin's at the Annual Killiney Beach Seniors Association Turkey Dinner. I do enjoy this event and the opportunity to talk to my fellow residents. During these conversations both here and at last week's Santa Fundraiser I have found overwhelming support and encouragement from just about everyone...

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6Dec

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Power Outage CANCELLED for Wed Dec 7 @ 6am … Due to Forecast Cold Weather

posted by: Wayne

With temperatures forecast to drop to -12 to -15C the scheduled power outage for tomorrow December 7 @ 6am has been cancelled. This upgrade/maintenance work will be rescheduled for a later to be determined date, we'll let you know when more information is available. This is the email I...

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6Dec

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North Westside power outage impacts water utilities

posted by: Wayne

North Westside power outage impacts water utilities is the story in the Sunday December 4th Vernon Morning Star. As per usual with many of the RDCO News Releases large segments of the North Westside Community are ignored. Although the story addresses the impacts and implications for the RDCO owned utilities they...

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5Dec

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December 7th Power Outage – Update & RDCO Notice

posted by: Wayne

NWCA Newsletter on facility availability during the Wednesday, clinic December 7 2016 planned BC Hydro power outage scheduled between 6am & 6pm. The emergency generator at the fire hall will make light, heat, charging of electronic devises and hot coffee all possible. The plan is the fire...

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3Dec

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Holiday Fundraiser for Santa’s Visit

posted by: Wayne

North Westside had one of the most successful dance/fundraisers in years. It was great to see everyone that came out to support this community event. All the proceeds from this event will go to buy presents for the kids that come to the Santa Visit scheduled for Sunday December 18 2016 @...

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