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Delay for Central Okanagan open burning

The start of open burning in the Central Okanagan is being delayed.

Local fire chiefs have agreed to hold off issuing any outdoor burning permits due to the ongoing high fire danger rating.  They will continue to monitor conditions and determine a start date.

Normally when the fire hazard allows, open burning permits run from October 1 through April 30 for eligible property owners in the Central Okanagan.  Burning is only allowed on days when both the air quality and venting indices are...

RDCO video supports Truth and Reconciliation journey

As the second annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation approaches, the RDCO in partnership with WFN has released a video acknowledgement to further steps on the path toward full transparency and understanding the truth.

In the video, RDCO chair Loyal Wooldridge and Westbank First Nation (WFN) councillor Jordan Coble share their thoughts about what Truth and Reconciliation means to them. 

Wooldridge says, “We must all commit to doing our part to walk the difficult but important path to...

Stage 1 outdoor watering

As needed, customers of the six water systems operated by the Regional District of Central Okanagan return to odd/even outdoor irrigation.

Unless otherwise designated, between September 16 and June 15 – Stage 1 restrictions are in place allowing watering outdoors on alternating days.    Customers with even-numbered addresses may irrigate on even numbered calendar days while those with odd-numbered addresses may water outdoors on odd number days.  If you don’t need to water outdoors...

Killiney Beach water advisory ends

After consulting with Interior Health, the Regional District of Central Okanagan has rescinded a precautionary Water Quality Advisory for all customers of the Killiney Beach water system. 

Approximately 295 properties were affected by higher-than-normal turbidity in the Okanagan Lake water source.  The advisory was issued August 24.

Water sample testing confirms that turbidity is again within acceptable and safe Canadian guidelines for drinking water quality.

The Regional District provides...

Free radon test kits

While supplies last, once again the RDCO Air Quality program is offering 420 radon gas test kits to Central Okanagan building owners, managers and tenants, of residential, workplace and leisure indoor space.  All workplaces qualify, with special focus on Medical Professional Buildings such as Doctor’s offices, Pharmacies, Massage therapists, Physiotherapists, Chiropractors, Dental Care, Optometrists, Walk-in Clinics, Acupuncture, Naturopaths, Laboratories, among others.

Interested applicants...