REPORT FROM FCM’S 2019 ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND TRADE SHOW contains a summary of the 2019 Federation of Canadian Municipalities conference in Quebec City. This report also contains remarks from the four Federal Party Leaders addressing Local Government concerns and what their respective Parties would do for us should they be elected...
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Killiney Beach Paved… Almost
Here is some shots of the new pavement through Killiney Beach. This should keep the dust down and make the Beach a lot healthier place to spend your leisure time. As you can see from the video a section from Hodges Road to the Pump...
Killiney Beach Restoration, Begins…
The equipment showed up and the work began. Looks like all the prep work has been done today and the paving is scheduled to start tomorrow. Long time coming but should look great when finished. The second swim float, new dock, swim grid, more parking,...
Killiney Beach Under Construction / Rehab
Equipment showed up on Killiney Beach this morning to begin the final restoration of the road and beach sites. The plan is to see the roadway paved to control the dust issue that has plagued beach goers forever. Along with the road improvement the beach sites will be finished and we should...
North Okanagan is Banning Single Use Plastic Bags
InfoTel News story reads North Okanagan is banning single-use plastic bags. I am 
extremely disappointed that RDCO is not a partner in this legislation. The issue was brought before RDCO by myself and several other Directors but the powers that be decided that...
extremely disappointed that RDCO is not a partner in this legislation. The issue was brought before RDCO by myself and several other Directors but the powers that be decided that...
SILGA Convention 2019 – Southern Interior Local Government Association
The SILGA Convention is an annual get together by local government elected officials from the Southern Interior of BC. The purpose is to network with fellow legislators and to prepare resolutions for the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) convention latter this year. Proposed resolutions are listed below and represent local government wants...
New Solid Waste Contract & Contractor for RDCO
This contract is for those RDCO residents that receive curb side solid waste/recyclable pick up at their residence. For those of us along Westside Road and use the two transfer stations our contract has been extended for a two year period so we should see no change...
Westside Post – May Edition
Here is the link to the Westside Post for May, enjoy. Thanks Katherine.
May 2019: https://indd.adobe.com/view/f985cd82-e345-4c37-a558-f12f359ebbca...
8th Annual Easter Egg Hunt – Westshore Community Park
Beautiful day for an Easter Egg Hunt / Community BBQ. Lots of chocolate and burgers for everyone.
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Where your Recyclables Go When They Die – Cascades Recovery Tour
This is Cascades Recovery where all the recyclables from the Transfer Sites and Blue Bins (for those less rural with curbside pickup) go. You can see from the video what a huge task the sorting end of the process is; anything you can do at the...
Westside Post – April 2019
Here is the link to the e edition of the Westside Post, the Westside's Community Newspaper. Thanks Katherine.
April 2019: https://indd.adobe.com/view/330c3826-4af5-477f-b90a-24b88951180b...
Medical First Responder Program now in Wilson Landing Fire Protection District
I went to the start-up celebration for the implementation of the Medical First Responder Program for the Station 42 Protection District. Up to this point the fire department only was available for medical calls associated with responses to traffic accidents within the fire protection district....
Damage Recovery Work in Two Regional District Parks
Residents can expect to see a flurry of activity in the new few weeks to repair damage from the record 2017 spring freshet.
Starting Monday, April 1st, crews will be working on two prefabricated bridge structures to replace those that were damaged in Wilson’s Landing Fire Department & Budget – Media
Wilson’s Landing firefighters ready to offer first aid was the headline in the Kelowna Daily Courier announcing the implementation of Medical First Responder (FMR) for the residents, guests and...
2019 Budget – EA West
The RDCO Board passed the 2019 Budget (pages 33-137) last night at our Board Meeting. EA West residents are looking at a 3.4% increase in the regular budget and some considerably larger increases depending upon where you live and what local services you receive. Fire, solid waste and water costs vary...
Public Budgetary Input – Monday, March 25 @ 7:00PM
Tomorrow Monday, March 25 2019 at 7:00pm will be the last chance for residents and taxpayers to address issues in the 2019 RDCO Budget. If you have interests that you wish the RDCO Board to hear and consider this is the last chance for this Budget as we will be voting on...
Killiney Beach – Dock Restoration
The restoration work has begun on Killiney Beach. Crews are rebuilding the dock and work on the rest of the beach will commence very soon. Looks like we will get our beach back for this summer season. I will post another video...
March Edition – Westside Post
The March Edition of the Westside Post is in the local community boxes now. If you did not get there in time for your edition you can still view the paper at Westside Post - March. I hope that you enjoy the articles and pictures of our community as much as...
Library Opening – Westside Learning Lab
I attended the opening of the new Okanagan Regional Library Branch the Westside Learning Lab. This is in the shopping center across the traffic circle by WFN Headquarters at the South end of Westside Road by Dollarama.
Attached are a couple of links to news stories regarding the grand opening of the new...
Public Input to the Budget Process – Brent Road
I was pleased to see residents from the Brent Road area of Central Okanagan West Electoral Area make a presentation to the Board on an old taxation issue that has negatively impacted their community. For those of you unfamiliar with Brent Road it is a waterfront community of 60+ homes four...
Small Community … Good Local Information
As we roll into February the latest edition of the Westside Post hits the stands with information targeted at the rural areas along Westside Road. If you live in this area and are looking for information about your community it should be available in the Westside Post and editions can be...
Asset Renewal … How Sustainable Are Our Assets?
Asset Renewal is the focus of all levels of government at this time. Simply we need to address our aging and deteriorating infrastructure from water systems to roads. Asset Renewal has been on the radar at the RDCO Board Table for the last...
Electoral Area Directors Forum 2019 – Richmond
I attended the Electoral Area Directors Forum 2019 Conference in Richmond from January 16 - 18 2019. The L.G.L.A. 2019 Session is a function of the Union of British Columbia Municipalities (U.B.C.M.) which is the organization that the Electoral Areas and Municipalities in BC use to advocate for different initiatives and...
Everything You Want to Know About the New Cannabis Regulations
With the legalization of cannabis in Canada by the Federal Government the actual distribution falls to Provincial regulation. BC has developed a Cannabis Regulation policy which is still in many ways under development. At this time there are only two store fronts open in BC but I'm sure that will change quickly....
Water could become very expensive for some residents on the west side of Okanagan Lake
Water could become very expensive for some residents on the west side of Okanagan Lake is the lead on the InfoNews.ca website. The Post was shared to the People of the North Westside Facebook Page and took off from there. The fact that the information in the original story was...