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The Regional District of Central Okanagan has issued a Water Quality Advisory for residents served by the small Star Place Water System in the Central Okanagan West Electoral Area.

The advisory affects eight properties connected to the community water system on Star Place off Trepanier Road near the Okanagan Connector (Hwy 97-C) and follows repairs and maintenance work carried out on the system earlier today. Roadside sign notices are in place to let residents know of the Water...

Our Responsible Dog Ownership Bylaw allows dog owners in the Central Okanagan to license up to three dogs in any Central Okanagan home.  Of course, all dogs must be licensed each year in the region.

Having a current license for your pets helps ensure a quick return should your dog get away and also provides some additional benefits, special discounts and services through the My Dog Matters rewards program!

Dog owners are encouraged to familiarize themselves with other helpful aspects...

Seems that Central Okanagan dog owners are aligned with others around the world when it comes to naming their pets.

Our most recent survey of licensed dogs in the Central Okanagan found Bella and Charlie as the top two names for pooches!

That's similar to findings from a global survey of  most popular dog names.

A section of Trepanier Creek Greenway Regional Park is closed until the end of October.

The recreational trail closure is approximately 500 metres upstream from the Clements Road trailhead next to Peachland Elementary school and three kilometres downstream from the Trepanier Road trailhead near Highway 97-C.

The closure is required for watermain construction as part of the new Peachland Water Treatment plant project. 

Until the work is completed, visitors will have an out and back...

It happens.  Sometimes our dog-friends can't help themselves and accidentally escape from our homes or yards.

A license on your dog collar or harness is required for all dogs in the Central Okanagan under the  Responsible Dog Ownership Bylaw to help speed and reunite dog owners with their pets.

If you've lost or found a dog - please contact RDCO Dog Control staff at our Regional pound at 890 Weddell Place in Kelowna (between Richter Street and Gordon Drive) - a license will help get everyone...