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Volunteers connecting newcomers

Thanks to a committed group of local businesspeople, the Regional District of Central Okanagan Economic Development Commission (COEDC)Connector Programwill continue helping newcomers build their professional networks in 2023.

The networking initiative is designed for newcomers, partners of someone who gets a job in the region, young professionals and soon-to-graduate or recently graduated post-secondary students. The aim is broadening a job seeker’s network through one-on-one meetings with...

Regional Board meeting highlights - Dec. 15

2023-2027 Financial Plan highlights

The Regional Board received an update on the process for consideration of the 2023-2027 five-year Financial Plan.  The plan supports the Board’s Strategic Priorities, corporate initiatives and core service levels and is built with best practice financial planning goals, asset management and renewal. The budget documents will be presented for an initial review by the Board on January 19.  Further consideration along with public feedback and engagement will take...

No holiday curbside collection changes

It’s business as usual for curbside garbage, recycling and yard waste collection in the Central Okanagan during the holiday season. That’s because this years’ statutory holidays (December 25 and January 1) fall on a weekend.  Your garbage, recycling and yard waste will be picked up as usual on your regular collection day. Yard waste collection ends December 30.

Recycling: 

Remember to put all wrapping paper (except foil wrap), flattened boxes and cartons into your recycling cart for curbside...

RDCO holiday schedules

All services and programs provided from offices in the Regional District of Central Okanagan on KLO Road in Kelowna will be closed Monday, December 26 through Monday, January 2 inclusive.

During this time any emergencies involving Regional District water systems should be directed to 250-868-5299.  Payments, business license renewals or new license purchases may be made online at rdco.com/payments. Dog license renewals for 2023 and new license purchases can be made at rdco.com/dogs.

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Dog pilot projects return in Lake Country

Dog owners have another seasonal chance to visit two regional parks in the District of Lake Country that normally don’t allow dogs.

Now through the end of March, the Regional District is doing pilot projects in Kopje Regional Park and Kaloya Regional Park.

Until March 31, dogs are allowed off-leash in Kopje, and on-leash on trails within Kaloya. Dogs are not allowed on the beach or playground areas of either park.  The projects provide more dog-friendly access options during the slower off-season...