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The Central Okanagan Economic Indicators for quarter one of 2022 provide a snapshot of the Region’s economy from January to March 2022.

“The Q1 2022 Economic Indicators show a continued strong resurgence in the Central Okanagan economy with airport passengers up 270.1% and job postings up 44.4% compared to Q1 2021” says COEDC Manager, Krista Mallory. “Housing starts and building permit values are down compared to a 251% surge in building permit values in Q1 2021 largely attributed to a rush...

When it comes to saving energy at home, what’s working for you now and what do you need to save more?

Residents in the two Central Okanagan electoral areas are invited to complete a short, online survey about energy efficiency.

The survey’s available at yoursay.rdco.com until May 31. It encourages those living in the Central Okanagan East and Central Okanagan West electoral areas to share what they’re doing to keep their energy costs down and what they’d like to learn to save even more.

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The Central Okanagan has had its share of emergencies, including floods, landslides and wildfires.

Each has its own unique set of circumstances and challenges, but experts agree there is one common element that can help keep residents and their families safe during any emergency: being prepared.

“Being prepared to look after your family for at least 72 hours in the event of an emergency is something we need to do each year,” said Sandra Follack, Central Okanagan’s emergency program coordinator. “And...

Imagine, 150 garage sales, all in one location! That’s what you’ll get Saturday May 28 at the Okanagan College Kelowna campus parking lot, as the Trunk Sale returns after a two year hiatus.

Organized by the Regional District Waste Reduction Office, Trunk Sales promote reuse and recycling, ensuring we keep any unnecessary and perfectly good material out of our one remaining landfill.

The Spring Trunk Sale will mark the 18^th event the RDCO has hosted to date. Rae Stewart, Waste Reduction Facilitator...