Regional District

• All evacuation alerts rescinded in Peachland

  According to BC Wildfire Service, the Glen Lake wildfire, which grew to 1,116.2 hectares, is now being held, meaning its not expected to grow under current conditions.

  Fire

  Sep 28, 2023
  
• Bush Creek East wildfire: Regional district issues moratorium on building permits

  The geotechnical assessments could take four to six weeks, “but the whole area, itself, could take up to three months,” said Tracy Hughes of the CSRD.

  Fire

  Sep 16, 2023
  
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• Little growth projected for south flank of Lower East Adams Lake wildfire

  “The modelling shows that even with no fire suppression at all, the fire is only projected to come to 1.5 km from the nearest structure,” said the regional district.

  Canada

  Aug 2, 2023
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• Water quality advisory extended for Okanagan Falls lower zone

  The regional district says affected residents are advised to use a safe, alternate source of drinking water until the advisory is lifted.

  Canada

  Mar 11, 2023
• Kelowna, West Kelowna fined $55K for exceeding contaminated recycling levels: RDCO

  The Regional District of the Central Okanagan says waste audits show an average of eight per cent contamination of recycling, well above the allowable level of three per cent.

  Canada

  Feb 24, 2023
• New chief announced for North Westside Fire Rescue department

  The position of North Westside fire chief, however,  had been vacant since March, when the last chief retired shortly after being hired. 

  Fire

  Aug 31, 2022
• Metro Vancouver announces plans for new regional park on Bowen Island, B.C. 

  Metro Vancouver has made a $40-million agreement for land on Bowen Island with the intention of creating a new regional park.

  Environment

  Aug 10, 2022
• Regional district monitoring water levels for run-off in communities of Tulameen, Coalmont

  The RDOS is encouraging residents to be prepared for high water and to take steps to protect their homes and property.

  Environment

  May 7, 2022
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• Flood watch still in effect for Similkameen, Tulameen rivers near Princeton

  A flood watch advisory means riverbanks are nearing full, and flooding may result in areas adjacent to affected rivers.

  Environment

  Nov 30, 2021
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• Evacuation alert issued for some properties along Similkameen, Tulameen rivers near Princeton

  The regional district’s Emergency Operations Centre is advising residents to be aware of potential flooding.

  Canada

  Nov 25, 2021