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Regional Board meeting highlights - October 23, 2025

Notices on title for building bylaw contraventions
The Regional Board directed staff to proceed with the filing of notices on title for 6880 Sierra Drive, 10725 Westshore Road and 7230 Goudie Road due to ongoing non-compliance with RDCO Building Bylaw No. 1482. The notice on title serves as notification to anyone searching a property title that the property may be in breach of bylaws or regulations. The filing of a notice is not intended to be a punitive action, but a method to protect future owners...

Regional Board Meeting Highlights - September 18

Okanagan Film Commission provides annual update
The board received an annual update from the Okanagan Film Commission. In 2024, more than 40 productions filmed in the region, generating an estimated $91 million in local economic impact. Highlights included the From Script to Screen initiative, growing demand for crew training and efforts to attract international productions.

Regional Agricultural Strategy endorsed
The board endorsed the updated Regional Agricultural Strategy, a roadmap to support...

Regional Board Meeting Highlights - August 21

Development permit approved for 1655 N. Westside Rd.
The Board approved a development permit for a property damaged in the 2023 McDougall Creek wildfire. The proposal includes a new residential home on the original foundation site with a larger footprint. The plan has received conditional approvals from the Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship and Westbank First Nation. Environmental restoration will be required as part of the permit conditions.

Mosquito control program service review

Regional Board meeting highlights - July 17

BC Transit fare review
The Board endorsed Option 1 from BC Transit’s fare review for the Kelowna Regional Transit System. The recommended changes are intended to improve cost recovery and reflect inflationary pressures, as fares have not changed since 2015. If approved by all regional transit partners, the updated fare structure would result in an estimated $1,838 in additional revenue annually for the RDCO, and an equivalent reduction in property taxes.

Curbside food waste collection program...

Regional Board meeting highlights - June 19

Rick Hansen presentation on accessible public spacesThe Committee of the Whole received a presentation from Rick Hansen, Canadian Paralympian and founder of the Rick Hansen Foundation. Hansen shared his personal journey and emphasized the importance of creating accessible public spaces. He also introduced the Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification (RHFAC) Program, a national rating system that helps organizations assess and improve the accessibility of buildings.

Regional Housing...