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Tax time: Rural property tax notices

Property owners in the Central Okanagan East and Central Okanagan West Electoral Areas should be receiving their 2025 Rural Property Tax Notices from the BC Government in the mail.

To avoid any penalty, property owners in these areas should ensure that their Rural Property Tax is paid to the Ministry of Finance by the July 2, 2025, due date. The province collects Rural Property Tax Notice payments in electoral areas, while municipal governments directly collect the taxes for Regional District...

Reopening Phase 1 trails in Rose Valley Regional Park

Just in time for summer, the Phase 1 portion of Rose Valley Regional Park will reopen on June 6, 2025 at 12:00 PM. Visitors are reminded to follow all posted signage and remain in designated open areas for their safety, as rehabilitation work involving small equipment is still ongoing.

Select trails within the 21.5-hectare (55-acre) Phase 1 recovery area, including portions of the Yellow Bell Loop Trail and Bunchgrass Trail, are now accessible. Trailhead parking lots at Westlake Road and...

Explore, discover and connect with nature this summer in a Regional Park!

The Summer 2025 Regional Parks Program Guide is here! The Regional District of Central Okanagan (RDCO) invites residents and visitors to experience the beauty and diversity of our natural spaces this summer. The guide is packed with engaging outdoor programs, creative workshops and family-friendly events across the region's stunning parks. Browse the guide and plan to put yourself in a Regional Park

“We are so excited to invite everyone to reconnect with nature and community through the...

Join Ellison Fire Department for a day of family fun

Come join the Ellison Fire Department for a day filled with free family fun at their annual open house on June 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Enjoy delicious smokies cooked by the firefighters and pony rides from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Event Details:

• Date: June 7, 2025
• Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Location: Ellison Fire Hall – 4411 Old Vernon Road

Residents will have the opportunity to explore fire trucks and learn about emergency preparedness and fire prevention at information booths hosted by BC Ambulance, Central...

Bulky item collection event coming soon for North Westside residents

North Westside Road residents within the Central Okanagan will have a special opportunity to dispose of unwanted bulky items during a weeklong event at the end of June.

The North Westside Road transfer station will accept large household items for a cost of $20 per truckload between June 25 to July 9, 2025. Methods of payment will include cash or cheque only.

This special disposal opportunity for residential items is available to authorized North Westside Road residents with valid ID cards only....