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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...

Regional Board meeting highlights - Feb. 10

Wildfire Recovery Plan update

The Regional Board has received an update on efforts by the RDCO Resiliency and Recovery Centre to assist residents impacted by last summer’s White Rock Lake wildfire. Geo-technical information and a presentation was also provided about two post-wildfire hazardous conditions assessments which are available at rdco.com/recovery. The Board supports submitting funding applications to Emergency Management BC to continue efforts to assist and support residents and property...

Initial White Rock Lake wildfire hazard assessments

Information and presentations on two initial environmental and hazardous condition assessments done in the wake of the White Rock Lake wildfire are available for residents.

The Regional Board was presented with the two assessments today.  One was done by the Provincial government, looking at the greater areas burned within the RDCO, Okanagan Indian Band and Regional District of North Okanagan.  The second assessment of environmental and hazardous conditions was completed by the RDCO and...

COEDC Advisory Council and 2021 Economic Indicators

With today’s release of Census 2021 population data pointing to the Central Okanagan as the fastest growing metropolitan area in Canada with a growth rate of 14% from 2016-2021, the Central Okanagan Economic Development Commission (COEDC) is pleased to release its Q4 2021 Indicator Reports and announce its incoming 2022 Advisory Council.

“The COEDC Advisory Council’s bench strength in sustainability, health care, construction and development, and the highly-impacted events sector is enhanced...

Regional Housing Strategy community survey

The Regional District of Central Okanagan (RDCO) is developing a Regional Housing Strategy (RHS) to explore tools and actions that can address housing issues, needs and gaps throughout the Central Okanagan. The goal is to develop a coordinated regional approach to address challenges around affordability, supply, and supportive housing across the region.

Residents from all areas of the region are invited to participate by completing an online community survey.  They’re encouraged to share their...