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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...

February 28 dog license deadline

It doesn’t matter whether your dog is named Charlie, Bela, Bailey or Lucy*, all dogs three months of age and older must be licensed in the Central Okanagan.

And dog owners can save $20 by renewing or purchasing a new dog license before the end of the month. On March 1, regular annual rates will apply - $40 for a dog that is spayed/neutered and $80 if it is not.  The fee discount and rates do not apply to licenses for dogs deemed Aggressive or Dangerous.

Renewing or buying a new license is quick,...

Parcel Tax Roll notice

The Regional District of Central Okanagan has prepared the 2022 Parcel Tax Roll as required by Section 203 of the Community Charter.  The Parcel Tax Roll lists the parcels eligible to be taxed for the following services:

• Lakeshore Road Improvements(Bylaw 1087)
• Ridgeview Fire (Bylaw 909)
• Waste/Environment Management (Bylaw 1298)
• Upper Fintry Water (Bylaw 1254)

The Parcel Tax Roll may be viewed starting Friday, February 4, 2022, at the Regional District of Central Okanagan office, 1450 K.L.O. Road,...

New chief named for North Westside Fire Rescue

A new chief will soon be leading the North Westside Fire Rescue department.

Ron Ewert has been appointed to the position by the Regional District of Central Okanagan and begins his duties on February 22.

He brings impressive credentials to the paid-on-call department which serves communities along Westside Road from La Casa to Westshore Estates.

Ewert is coming to the position from the  Vancouver Fire and Rescue Service where he has been a firefighter since 1994. He served as an acting battalion...