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Free event to recycle old and unused tires
Posted on Friday, August 29, 2025 08:49 AM
The Regional District of Central Okanagan is inviting residents to take part in its annual free tire collection event to help reduce mosquito breeding sites.
On Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, residents can drop off any old or unused tires, on or off rims, at no cost. Please clean tires of debris before dropping off. The event runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Okanagan College in Kelowna, 1000 KLO Road, in Parking Lot 17 off West Campus Road.
Saturday, September 69:00 am – 1:00 pm
Okanagan College
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Office closure for Labour Day
Posted on Wednesday, August 27, 2025 01:57 PM
The Regional District of Central Okanagan offices on KLO Road in Kelowna will be closed on Monday, September 1 for the Labour Day holiday. We look forward to serving you again at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, September 2.
- During this time any emergencies involving Regional District 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 (September 1)...
Okanagan manufacturing database aims to boost local supply chains, economic resilience
Posted on Wednesday, August 27, 2025 01:09 PM
A new tool designed to strengthen the Okanagan’s manufacturing sector and reduce reliance on external supply chains is now live.
Launched by the Central Okanagan Economic Development Commission (COEDC) with financial support from Economic Trust of the Southern Interior (ETSI-BC)’s Innovating and Advancing Key Sectors funding stream, the Okanagan Manufacturing Database connects regional manufacturers, suppliers and decision-makers across the valley. This database is part of a broader initiative...
Campfire ban across the Central Okanagan begins Thursday
Posted on Wednesday, August 27, 2025 11:00 AM
Effective August 28, 2025, at 12 p.m. (noon), all campfires are prohibited throughout Central Okanagan municipalities and electoral area fire service areas to help prevent human-caused wildfires and protect public safety.
In alignment with our partners at the BC Wildfire Service, and due to high temperatures and dry conditions, the campfire ban will remain in effect until further notice.
The campfire ban affects all local government fire jurisdictions in the Regional District of Central Okanagan,...
Construction notice – Mission Creek Greenway at KLO Road
Posted on Tuesday, August 26, 2025 01:12 PM
A portion of Mission Creek Greenway Regional Park will be temporarily closed due to construction work on the KLO Bridge, where the Greenway intersects KLO Road.
Construction is scheduled to take place Wednesday, August 27 through Friday, August 29, with the area reopening for the weekend. If additional work is required, crews may return Monday, September 1 and Tuesday, September 2 to complete the project.
Park users are encouraged to:
- Watch for signage and barricades indicating closures and detours.
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