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Improving flood protection and building habitats
Posted on Thursday, June 20, 2024 03:28 PM
The City of Kelowna is excited to announce the planned installation of four riffles to Mission Creek this Summer. This is the first of three projects over the next three years to adapt and upgrade the Mill Creek Diversion outlet to Mission Creek as part of the Mill Creek Flood Protection project. This project will enhance flood protection and create improved fish habitats around the outlet and is funded in partnership with Mission Creek Restoration Initiative (MCRI) and the Government of Canada...
North Westside hazardous waste round up
Posted on Thursday, June 20, 2024 01:18 PM
On Saturday July 20 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., North Westside Road residents (with valid resident ID cards) will have a special opportunity to dispose of unwanted household hazardous waste products at the North Westside Road transfer station.
Household paint and aerosol paint, flammable liquids and aerosols, domestic pesticides with the poison symbol and PCP number, gas (in an approved ULC container), household and automotive batteries, electronics and computer equipment, along with small appliances,...
Curbside mosquito control treatment begins
Posted on Thursday, June 20, 2024 12:22 PM
The battle against mosquitoes moves to roadside catch basins in many Central Okanagan neighbourhoods.
Weather permitting, from Monday, June 24 through Friday, June 28, Regional District Mosquito Control program crew wearing high visibility vests and driving scooters with whip flags will be stopping briefly at roadside catch basins in Kelowna, Lake Country, Peachland, Westbank First Nation, a portion of West Kelowna Estates in the City of West Kelowna and the Sunset Ranch community in the Central...
Book recycling program now offered at North Westside Community Library
Posted on Friday, June 14, 2024 11:33 AM
The Regional District of Central Okanagan (RDCO) is now extending its book recycling program to the North Westside Community Library in Killiney Beach.
The book recycling program offers Central Okanagan residents a convenient way to recycle their old, out-of-date and damaged books.
The RDCO launched the program last year after finding residents were tossing books in their recycling carts, material Recycle BC does not allow in curbside carts or at recycling depots.
If books are damaged or outdated...
Regional Board meeting highlights - June 13
Posted on Friday, June 14, 2024 09:04 AM
Inclusive Regional Governance Working Session Summary and Recommendations
The Regional Board received the Regional District of Central Okanagan / Westbank First Nation Inclusive Regional Governance Working Session Summary Report, which summarizes the March 13 working session on inclusive governance. The Board endorsed the proposed decision-making model and Joint Working Group composition as outlined in the report and asked staff to seek support from Westbank First Nation Chief and Council.
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