RDCO

• Central Okanagan regional district no longer concerned with rural building boom

  Following further reflection and reallocation of resources, RDCO staff will not be pursuing an extension from the Ministry of Housing for Bill 44.

  Canada

  Apr 3
  
• Beware of thin ice, says regional district, as province-wide cold snap nears

  For the Okanagan, Thursday will see a daily high of -9 C, periods of snow and an overnight low of -21 C.

  Canada

  Jan 10
  
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• Regional District responds to ongoing dispute over tiny home in Peachland

  An Okanagan man is pushing for change amid an ongoing battle with the regional district over his tiny home.

  Canada

  Jan 3
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• Christmas tree recycling program returns to Central Okanagan

  Those looking to drop off a tree are asked to remove any decorations and tinsel that may be haning on as well any materials used for transportation.

  Environment

  Dec 31, 2023
• Evacuation orders, alerts not expected to be rescinded on Sunday, says RDCO

  283 properties in the RDCO Electoral Area West, as well as 122 properties within the City of West Kelowna remain under an evacuation order.

  Fire

  Sep 10, 2023
• Central Okanagan regional district waives fees for fire-affected residents

  “This includes waiving of garbage fees, yard waste, demolition permit fees, and temporary building permit fees,” said the regional district.

  Fire

  Sep 9, 2023
• B.C. wildfires: 405 properties still under evacuation order for McDougall Creek blaze

  Of the 405 properties, 122 are within West Kelowna city limits, with the remaining 283 within the regional district’s Electoral West area.

  Fire

  Sep 9, 2023
• Calm night on the fire lines in West Kelowna, officials say

  Active firefighting is underway in a number of neighbourhoods and ongoing dangers like downed power lines, hazardous materials, damaged trees, debris and equipment pose risks.

  Fire

  Aug 30, 2023
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• 1,300-hectare planned ignition postponed in West Kelowna, smaller south guard ignition going ahead

  A combination of air and hand ignitions are being used for a 1,300-hectare planned burn between the previously established guard and the burning fire edge.

  Fire

  Aug 27, 2023
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• ‘Just nine days in’: Progress made on McDougall Creek blaze, but wildfire fight continues

  Lake Country mayor Blair Ireland says the district plans to downgrade all evacuation orders within the community to evacuation alerts.

  Fire

  Aug 26, 2023