Regional District Of Central Okanagan

• Food waste collection considered for greater Kelowna area

  The Regional District of Central Okanagan will survey area residents to see where they stand on curbside food waste collection programs.

  Canada

  Oct 23, 2023
  
• B.C. officials warn residents to take care when they return to fire zones

  The Regional District of Central Okanagan says crews are still busy putting out hot spots and repairing damaged infrastructure affected by the McDougall Creek wildfire.

  Fire

  Sep 12, 2023
  
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• Bat exhibit in Kelowna, B.C. highlights dangers of deadly fungal disease

  The Okanagan Community Bat Program is asking residents to report any bat activity they see during winter and any sick or dead bats they find before May 31.

  Environment

  Feb 11, 2023
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• COSAR could see some funding for new search and rescue facility

  The Central Okanagan Search and Rescue team has outgrown its current space, which is located at the Kelowna airport.

  World

  Feb 1, 2023
• ‘Poor choices’: High levels of garbage found in Central Okanagan recycling

  High levels of garbage are being found in Central Okanagan recycling bins. This could result in municipalities facing financial penalties and an increase on curbside rates.

  Canada

  Sep 15, 2022
• Tire drop-off returns to Central Okanagan

  Rosemary Sutton, the Executive Director of Stewardship BC says the tires will be turned into things including, playgrounds, running tracks, arena flooring, and even mulch.

  Economy

  Sep 11, 2022
• Jack Creek wildfire in Central Okanagan prompts evacuation alert

  The evacuation alert was sparked by the Jack Creek wildfire, which was spotted at around 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, prompting quick action by BC Wildfire Service.

  Fire

  Sep 8, 2022
• Pandemic cleanups, construction helped increase trash in North and Central Okanagan last year

  North Okanagan data shows, per capita, residents produced 533 kg of garbage last year. That's a higher per-capital rate than at any time in the last decade.

  Canada

  Sep 2, 2022
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• White Rock Lake wildfire victims face major cost to reconnect to water utility

  It has been nearly a year since the White Rock Lake wildfire swept through parts of Killiney Beach on the west side of Okanagan Lake, but life is still far from back to normal.

  Canada

  Aug 9, 2022
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• Mission Creek bursts its banks after heavy rain

  The Regional District Central Okanagan has decided to close portions of the Mission Creek Greenway recreational trail.

  Weather

  Jun 14, 2022