Study reviews options for Killiney, Westshore Estates water system updates
About: Wayne
Wayne has been the elected representative for Central Okanagan West since November 2014. Wayne, wife Michelle and their two Old English Mastiffs Rufus & Indiana are long-time residents of Killiney Beach in the North Westside area of Westside Road.
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Household bulky items collection for North Westside residents
Household bulky items collection for North Westside residents
North Westside Road residents within the Central Okanagan will have a special opportunity to dispose of unwanted bulky items.
Wednesday, June 29 through Wednesday, July 13, during regular operating hours at the North Westside Road transfer station, you can dispose of large household items for...
2021 RDCO Financial statements / Remuneration & Expenses
RDCO Statement of Financial Information 2021
The Regional Board has approved the 2021 report outlining remuneration and expenses for elected officials, their alternates and 48 staff whose remuneration was greater than $75,000. In 2021, the remuneration of all Regional District employees totaled just over $10.9-million. The report also outlines payments totaling over...
Westshore Estates water quality advisory ends
After consulting with Interior Health, the Regional District of Central Okanagan has rescinded a precautionary Water Quality Advisory for some customers of the Westshore Estates water system.
The advisory was required following an emergency leak repair June 20 impacting ten properties (even addresses between 500 and 578 Mountain Drive and 84...
Stage 2 – Outdoor water restrictions continue
Twice weekly outdoor water restrictions remain for customers of the Regional District’s water systems.
Normally each year from June 16 until September 15, Stage 2 water restrictions are in place for the Star Place, Falcon Ridge, Killiney Beach, Sunset Ranch, Upper Fintry-Shalal Road-Valley of the Sun and Westshore water systems. Last September, due...
Additional North Westside Study Committee open house
A fourth Information open house has been added for residents of North Westside Road communities within the Central Okanagan West electoral area.
It’s scheduled for Thursday, July 7 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Killiney Beach Community Hall, 516 Udell Road.
Representatives from the North Westside Governance and Services Study committee along with...
North Westside hazardous waste Round Up
Saturday morning July 23, North Westside Road residents (with valid resident ID cards) will have a special opportunity to dispose of unwanted household hazardous waste products.
From 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. residents can safely dispose of hazardous waste materials from around their homes at the North Westside Road transfer station.
Household paint...
Water Quality Advisory for some Westshore Estates water customers
The Regional District of Central Okanagan has issued a precautionary Water Quality Advisory for some customers of the Westshore Estates water system.
The advisory only affects the following ten properties on the community water system located along Westside Road:
- Even addresses between 500 and 578 Mountain Drive
- 84 Hillcrest Way
Okanagan Lake reaches full pool – Lake Level Updates
Okanagan Lake Flood Levels 2022 2020 2017 & 2018
Sandbags available for RDCO electoral area residents Central Okanagan West electoral area property owners may pick up sandbags at: Property owners are responsible for having an emergency plan and the tools and equipment needed to protect their properties. As well, in these areas they...Spring freshet boating etiquette
Okanagan Lake mariners are encouraged to enjoy their outings on the water, have the required safety gear onboard and be considerate during high spring water levels.
With the annual freshet underway, lake levels continue to rise. Those heading out on Central Okanagan lakes are asked to be respectful – slow down and keep...
Rural Property Tax notices
Rural Property Tax notices
Property owners in the Central Okanagan East and Central Okanagan West Electoral Areas will soon be receiving their 2022 Rural Property Tax Notices from the BC Government.
In the electoral areas the Province collects Rural Property Tax Notice payments while municipal governments directly collect the taxes for Regional...
Governance and Services Study committee open house Killiney Hall – Next Meeting Thursday, July 07 @ 6:00pm
Governance and Services Study committee open houses
Residents of North Westside Road communities within the Central Okanagan West electoral area are invited to attend some upcoming information open houses.
Representatives from the North Westside Governance and Services Study committee along with committee consultants will be on hand with information and to answer questions about...
North Westside Study Committee Meeting – May 19 2022
Relevant Links
North Westside Services & Governance Study - DRAFT INTERIM REPORT - May 19 2022 North Westside Governance & Services Study Committee Meeting - March 18 2022 North Westside study - RDCO Board N.W. Governance Committee Meetings Read moreNorth Westside Landslide and Flood Information Session – May 12, 2022
North Westside flood/landslide online info session
Because of the Whiterock Lake wildfire, some areas of the North Westside are at higher risk for overland flooding and potential landslides.
To raise awareness and help you get prepared, the Regional District will hold a YouTube live online information...
Final Edition – Westside Post May 2022
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SILGA 2022 – Salmon Arm
Program April 25th
Speakers, Panels and Tours
Convention Binder
2022 SILGA RESOLUTIONS LEGISLATIVE
1. Summerland Local Elected Official Benefits COMMUNITY SAFETY 2. Lillooet Criminal Justice Reform for Repeat, Convicted Offenders 3. Lake Country RCMP Population Thresholds for Cost Sharing 4. Salmon Arm Rural Policing 5....Open burning season ending April 30
Media
Castanet Rob Gibson April 25 2022 • 8:00 PM Open burning season ending April 30 (All Central Okanagan property owners, regardless of property size are encouraged to…)...LGLA 2022 Leadership Forum
Day 1 Highlights – Wednesday April 6
2022 UBCM Electoral Area Directors’ Forum
Radisson Vancouver Airport Hotel 8181 Cambie Road, Richmond, BC April 5– 6, 2022
AGENDA
Tuesday, April 5 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm - Light Lunch for Delegates 1:00 pm - 1:10 pm - Introduction and Welcome Director Grace McGregor, UBCM Electoral Area Representative 1:10 pm - 1:30 pm - UBCM President Councillor Laurey- Anne Roodenburg,...
Westside Post – April Edition
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New North Westside fire chief resigns
I received this notification from the RDCO regarding the most recent fire chief for the North Westside Fire Rescue. These turnovers are disappointing at best, I can only hope that we can secure the right person for our department as both the fire department and the community need this leadership position filled....
2022-2026 RDCO Financial Plan approved
The Regional District of Central Okanagan (RDCO) Board has approved the 2022 – 2026 Financial Plan.
RDCO Budget
The 2022 RDCO operating budget totals just over $59-million, up 2.5% from 2021.
Regional Board Chair Loyal Wooldridge says, “This year’s budget prioritizes the ongoing support needed for those recovering from last summer’s devastating White Rock Lake...
North Westside Governance & Services Study Committee Meeting – March 18 2022
Governance and Services Study Terms of Reference are available through RDCO. The first meeting saw Scott Graham elected Chair and Josh Galloway take on the Vice...
RDCO grant for FireSmart wildfire risk reduction
March 10, 2022
RDCO grant for FireSmart wildfire risk reduction
The Regional District of Central Okanagan has been awarded a sizeable grant to assist it with FireSmart community projects.
The $250,000 in funding is provided by the Government of British Columbia, administered by the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) Community Resiliency Investment Fund. The...
North Westside preparing for spring flooding
Public Service Announcement
March 8, 2022
Self-serve sand stations for North Westside
North Westside residents may proactively get started on preparing their properties in case of an emergency this spring.
Self-serve sand and sandbag stations are available at two North Westside fire halls:
- Killiney Beach main hall Station 101 – 514 Udell Road
- Westside Road...