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Free old tire drop-off returns

For the first time in two years, the popular Regional District of Central Okanagan unwanted tire drop-off returns next month.

The event was canceled in 2020 and 2021 due to the pandemic’s health and safety regulations.

With those in the past, residents are welcome to recycle any old, unused tires that may be a breeding ground for mosquitoes around their property.

The Regional District of Central Okanagan and Tire Stewardship BC are again teaming up to provide a one-stop tire drop-off event for any...

Final Trunk Sale this September

If you love a good bargain and the thrill of the garage sale hunt, you’ll want to check out the final Trunk Sale Saturday, September 24 at Okanagan College. Organized by the Regional Waste Reduction Office, the Trunk Sale is by far the Central Okanagan’s largest garage sale, featuring over 150 vendors.

Rae Stewart, Waste Reduction Facilitator says after 12 years and 18 sales to date, this will be the Regional District of Central Okanagan’s final Trunk Sale. “When we first started hosting these events,...

Water Quality Advisory for Killiney Beach water system

The Regional District of Central Okanagan has issued a precautionary Water Quality Advisory for all customers of the Killiney Beach water system. 

The advisory affects approximately 295 properties connected to the water system in the community along Westside Road. It’s the result of increased turbidity in the Okanagan Lake water source.

As a precaution it’s recommended that all customers, especially those with weakened immune systems, children and the elderly should boil all water intended for...

Water Quality Advisory ends for Sunset Ranch water customers

Water Quality Advisory ends for Sunset Ranch water customers

After consulting with Interior Health, the Regional District of Central Okanagan has rescinded a precautionary Water Quality Advisory for the Sunset Ranch water system. 

Water sample tests from the system are within the acceptable and safe Canadian guidelines for drinking water quality.  The system provides drinking water to customers in the Sunset Ranch subdivision located within the Central Okanagan East Electoral Area.

The...

Regional Board meeting highlights August 22, 2022

Updated Indigenous Land Acknowledgement

The Regional Board has received for information an updated acknowledgement as a further respectful step on the path toward Truth and Reconciliation.  The new Land Acknowledgement was inspired as a demonstration of commitment toward two of the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation’s 94 Calls to Action. The new Land Acknowledgement recognizes that the syilx/Okangan people have been on the  tm̓xʷúlaʔxʷ (land) since time immemorial and serves...