RDCO

• Evacuation orders, alerts not expected to be rescinded on Sunday, says RDCO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
  
• 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
  
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• 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
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• 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
• 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
• ‘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
• ‘Difficult days ahead’: Fire activity still high for wildfires in West Kelowna, Kelowna

  Officials in the Central Okanagan gave an update on the wildfires burning out-of-control in the area, Saturday afternoon.

  Fire

  Aug 19
• Successful Central Okanagan book recycling pilot project extended

  At Planet Earth Recycling used books are given another life; whether that's finding its way to a new reader or being recycled into a new material.

  Environment

  Aug 17
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• More watering restrictions for South Okanagan as hot forecast bakes region

  In the Central Okanagan, the regional district says smoking, vaping and open flames are not allowed in any regional park.

  Weather

  Jul 15
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• Central Okanagan population estimated at 235K, up 6K from 2021

  The region’s population grew 2.8 per cent from 229,003 in 2021. A dozen years ago, the area’s population was 179,839.

  Canada

  Jul 8