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Cash-in on Wood Stove Exchange rebates

Rebates of up to $1500 are available for Central Okanagan residents that recycle an old wood burning appliance with newer, cleaner burning technology. Upgrading outdoor wood boilers is now included in the rebate program along with increased incentives for Westbank First Nation members.

There are six participating Central Okanagan retailers that will recycle your old wood burner and handle all the necessary paperwork for the applicable rebate through the Regional District of Central Okanagan Air Quality...

Yard waste pick up back on

It may feel a little chilly for gardening season just yet, but yard waste collection is back on! Starting Tuesday March 1, all residents receiving curbside garbage/recycling collection will also benefit from yard waste pick up every two weeks until the end of December.

Waste Reduction Facilitator Rae Stewart says, “Now is the time to look inside your yard waste cart. Make sure to take out any materials that don’t belong and may have landed in there by mistake over the winter months - things like...

Help plan the future vision for Kalamoir Regional Park

What will Kalamoir Regional Park look like in 2042? 

Central Okanagan residents are invited to help the Regional District of Central Okanagan draft a new plan to guide management of the 27.6-hectare waterfront park.

Visit yoursay.rdco.com to get involved and complete a survey, sharing how you use the park now and your thoughts on what priorities the RDCO should consider in the new park management plan.  The survey is open until March 15.  If you create a yoursay.rdco.com account, you...

Regional Board meeting highlights - Feb. 17

New Board Procedures bylaw

The Regional Board has adopted a new Procedures bylaw.  This bylaw updates the previous one from 2010 and reflects changes regarding electronic meetings and participation, clarified and simplified language and aligns with Provincial legislation.

Advocacy workshop series

The Regional Board is participating in scheduled workshops to assist in developing an effective, coordinated framework for advancing its Strategic Priorities when advocating for funding...

Poverty and Wellness Strategy

The Regional District of Central Okanagan (RDCO) is developing a Central Okanagan Poverty and Wellness Strategy (COPAWS) to provide a coordinated action for poverty reduction in the region.

All residents are invited to participate by completing a community survey. The survey encourages people to share their stories, experiences, and thoughts on how to best address critical needs in the region and help people out of poverty.

The survey is available online at rdco.com/povertyandwellness until February...