Regional District Of Central Okanagan

• ‘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
  
• 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
  
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• 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
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• 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
• 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
• 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
• Rising waters prompt Mission Creek Greenway underpass closure in Kelowna

  Rising water levels forced the closure of the Casorso Road bridge underpass along the Mission Creek Greenway.

  Canada

  Jun 6
• RDCO taking steps to remove old float home from Okanagan Lake

  The float home is beached on the western shore of Okanagan Lake, at Bear Creek Provincial Park.

  Canada

  Apr 27
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• Central Okanagan residents encouraged to clean up their streets

  'It’s so easy to make an impact in your own neighborhood, just head outdoors for a few hours or less, whatever you have time for, and do a spring blitz.'

  Environment

  Mar 23
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• RDCO: Economic indicators reaffirm Kelowna’s rapid growth

  The RDCO's business advisory council has released its economic indicator report, which shows Kelowna is growing at a quick pace.

  Canada

  Feb 11