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You are invited to have a Spooktacular good time at Mission Creek Regional Park
Posted on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 09:36 AM
The Regional District of Central Okanagan invites residents to celebrate the Halloween season at the annual Spooktacular event on Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Mission Creek Regional Park.
Before the event, join the free Pumpkin Carving Workshop from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Mission Creek picnic shelter. Pumpkins, tools and supplies will be provided; just bring your creativity and register online at bit.ly/RDCO-pumpkin-workshop. Registration is required to ensure there are enough...
Ban on open burning and campfires ends for the Central Okanagan
Posted on Monday, October 20, 2025 10:27 AM
Starting Monday, October 20, 2025 at noon, campfires and open burning will once again be permitted in most parts of the Central Okanagan due to the recent rains and cooler weather.
The campfire ban within local government fire jurisdictions in the Central Okanagan has been in place since August 28. With appropriate safety precautions to prevent the spread of fire, campfires are once again allowed within the Regional District of Central Okanagan fire protection areas (Ellison, Joe Rich, North...
Central Okanagan ban on open burning and campfires remains in effect
Posted on Wednesday, October 15, 2025 09:31 AM
Due to continued dry conditions and recent fire activity in the Central Okanagan, the ban on open burning and campfires remains in effect. While cooler temperatures have arrived, the region has not received sufficient rainfall to reduce the fire risk to safe levels.
Local fire departments will reassess the ban as conditions evolve. At this time, no date has been set for lifting the restrictions. Residents are encouraged to report anyone who is illegally burning by calling the Regional Fire...
Killiney Beach Water Quality Advisory ends
Posted on Thursday, October 09, 2025 10:17 AM
After consulting with Interior Health, the Regional District of Central Okanagan has rescinded a Water Quality Advisory for customers of the Killiney Beach water system in the Central Okanagan West Electoral Area.
Turbidity in the system water source is once again within the acceptable and safe Canadian guidelines for drinking water quality. As a result, the precautionary Water Quality Advisory that has been in place since April 15, 2025, has been removed.
For information visit the Regional District...
Office closure for Thanksgiving
Posted on Wednesday, October 08, 2025 09:34 AM
The Regional District of Central Okanagan offices on KLO Road in Kelowna will be closed on Monday, October 13 for the Thanksgiving holiday. We look forward to serving you again at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, October 14.
- During this time any emergencies involving RDCO water systems or parks should be directed to 250-868-5299.
- Online payments, can be may be made online at rdco.com/payments.
- Regular curbside garbage, recycling and yard waste collection will take place on the holiday (October 13).
- The Westside...
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