28Mar

Speculation Tax Update

posted by: Wayne

Director Items From Mar 08 2018 - Discussion on Speculative, Vacant Home, Foreign Buyers and Payroll Tax implications re: Provincial Budget

Original Post Mar 1 2018

Speculation Tax Update

Mar. 28, 2018

Finance Minister Carole James has announced several changes to the speculation tax, focusing its geographic scope of...

7Mar

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More of Westside Road to be made safer – Kelowna Daily Courier

posted by: Wayne

More of Westside Road to be made safer is the headline in the Kelowna Daily Courier Story on the next section of Westside Road to be upgraded. That is the stretch between La Casa and Muir Road, a very narrow, winding, shoulderless stretch of road with a 100M drop to Okanagan...

1Mar

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New Proposed Speculative Home Tax & Central Okanagan West

posted by: Wayne

Here is some information from RDCO I requested as I have received several inquiries since the recent Provincial Budget Speech. I will post any further information I am able to get. Information on the Empty Home Tax has not been received as yet but I am still digging for it.

1Mar

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BC Rural Center – Escape the City Contest

posted by: Wayne

The BC Rural Center has a contest promotion underway for those city bound people that wish for a more rural and laid back lifestyle. There is information below or for more details go to the BC Rural Center.

2018 LGLA Leadership Forum Agenda took place in Richmond immediately following the EA Forum; starting Jan 31 at noon. This conference is also a collection of study groups and working sessions spaced with plenty of networking opportunities. This event went until Friday noon when we wrapped up and headed home. Again as...

1Feb

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Electoral Area Directors Forum – Richmond Jan 30 & 31

posted by: Wayne

The 2018 UBCM Electoral Area Directors Forum was held in Richmond on Jan 30 - 13 in Richmond. This is an annual gathering of EA Representative to network and discuss issues relevant to the Provincial unorganized or electoral areas. The Agenda for the...

25Jan

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North Westside losing faith in regional district – Vernon Morning Star

posted by: Wayne

North Westside losing faith in regional district pretty much says it all. I have listened to my community complain about a distant unresponsive Regional District for three years as the Area Director and many many more years as the former fire chief for the North Westside. It is unfortunate that the...

24Jan

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Kelowna Daily Courier – North Westside rep says they get regional district, just don’t like it

posted by: Wayne

North Westside rep says they get regional district, just don’t like it is the headline in the Kelowna Daily Courier. This is an explanation long overdue as I have been asking for information on costs and service delivery levels for better than three years now with no explanation from RDCO. The...

19Jan

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2018 Update on Central Okanagan West – Issues

posted by: Wayne

Following the January 11 2018 RDCO Board Meeting I met with CAO Reardon and the Fire Services Manager. The purpose of the meeting for me was to get information that I could pass along to the Residents regarding their service issues and concerns. I would have to submit a Freedom of Information...

17Dec

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North Westside residents remain disenchanted – Vernon Morning Star

posted by: Wayne

The Vernon Morning Star did an article North Westside residents remain disenchanted in the Sunday, December 17 2017 edition. We are still waiting for the Staff Report requested by the Board with RDCO Staff recommendations as to how to restore trust and confidence in the services, their costs and the delivery model currently...

14Dec

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Focus Group on Rural Development – SIBAC

posted by: Wayne

On Thursday December 14 2017 I attend a meeting with Board Members from our SIBAC (Southern Interior Beetle Action Coalition) Group, Ministry if Forest and Provincial Representatives for Rural Communities. The purpose of this meeting was to discuss the priority actions that the

2Dec

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Union of B.C. Municipalities Electoral Area Directors Forum and the Local Government Leadership Academy

posted by: Wayne

The Regional Board has authorized travel for myself and the Central Okanagan East Representative to travel to Richmond for the Annual Union of B.C. Municipalities Electoral Area Directors Forum and the Local Government Leadership Academy from Jan 31 through Feb 2 2018. This is a informational and networking opportunity to meet with other...

1Dec

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Westside Post – December – One Year Anniversary Edition

posted by: Wayne

Here is the link to the December Edition of the Westside Post. This is the One Y ear Anniversary for our own Local Newspaper, good work Katherine ... keep them coming....

5Nov

3

Sanding icy Westside – Castanet Story

posted by: Wayne

Sanding icy Westside is the story on Castanet about the state of the roads in the North Westside area. Like the fire department I have received many calls from residents about the condition of their local roads. These "local" roads are actually the property of the Province and as such...

3Nov

1

Water Shut Off – Westshores

posted by: Wayne

Here is the RDCO News Release Westshore Water Interruption regarding the shut off of water to homes Monday, November 6th from approximately 8:00 am until 4:00 pm, water service will be shut off to all customers above the Mountain Reservoir on the Westshore Water...

1Nov

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Westside Post – November Edition

posted by: Wayne

Here is the link to the November Edition of the Westside Post....

26Oct

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North Westside residents not satisfied with (Regional) district – Vernon Morning Star

posted by: Wayne

The Vernon Morning Star article North Westside residents not satisfied with district refer to the findings in the North Westside Service & Community Issues - Final Report delivered to the RDCO Board on Monday October 23. ...

25Oct

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Halloween Treats / Soccer End of Year Fireworks

posted by: Wayne

North Westside residents are now able to enjoy Westshore Park and the Sports Field. Here is the Fireworks celebrating end of season for our local soccer league the Westside Wolf Pack. Here is a short clip of the park common area and sports field with the lighting. ...

29Sep

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Union of British Columbia Municipalities – U.B.C.M. Conferance

posted by: Wayne

I attended the Annual Union of British Columbia Municipalities Convention in Vancouver from September 25 - 29 2017. This is an annual opportunity for local elected officials to network with each other as well as our Provincial counterparts from across British Columbia. As well as the networking opportunities there are many Study...

2Sep

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Westside Post – September Edition

posted by: Wayne

Here is the September e-edition of our own Westside Post. Thanks Katherine....

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