Regional District Central Okanagan

• Temporary limited access next week for two Central Okanagan parks

  Visitors to Kalamoir Regional Park in West Kelowna and Mission Creek Regional Park in Kelowna are asked to obey closure notices at select entrances on April 9.

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  Apr 6
  
• Kalamoir Regional Park to undergo month-long fuel mitigation work

  The RDCO says the goal is to reduce wildfire risk in the local community, and that funding is provided by the Union of B.C. Municipalities.

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  Jan 19
  
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• 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.

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  Jan 10
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• 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
• 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
• 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, 2023
• 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.

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  Jul 8, 2023
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• Knox Mountain fire alerts and orders rescinded, but hazards remain

  The majority of Knox Mountain Park remains closed and City of Kelowna staff will be in the park on Tuesday to identify wildfire mitigation hazards and assess infrastructure damage.

  Fire

  Jul 4, 2023
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• Campfire ban still in place for some parts of B.C.’s Southern Interior

  Penticton and Veron, however, are lifting theirs, citing reduced wildfire risks. But local officials are urging people to use caution and follow fire safety rules.

  Canada

  Jun 16, 2023