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Dog pilot projects return in Lake Country

Dog owners have another seasonal chance to visit two regional parks in the District of Lake Country that normally don’t allow dogs.

Now through the end of March, the Regional District is doing pilot projects in Kopje Regional Park and Kaloya Regional Park.

Until March 31, dogs are allowed off-leash in Kopje, and on-leash on trails within Kaloya. Dogs are not allowed on the beach or playground areas of either park.  The projects provide more dog-friendly access options during the slower off-season...

Regional Board meeting highlights - Dec. 1

2023-2027 Financial Plan timeline

The Regional Board has received an outline of the process leading to the adoption of the 2023-2027 five-year Financial Plan.  Highlights will be presented at the December 15 meeting with an initial review of the budget documents, January 19.  Further consideration along with public feedback and engagement will take place in February with final adoption at the March 30 Board meeting.  

2022-2026 Financial Plan amendments

The Regional...

Joe Rich Fire Rescue food drive

Joe Rich residents are encouraged to make this year’s 18th annual Community food drive the best-ever!

Last year, more than 1,100 kilograms of food and over $2,200 in donations were collected for the Central Okanagan Food Bank.

Sunday, December 11 between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m., Joe Rich Fire Rescue members will travel throughout the community collecting food, cash and cheque donations.

On the morning of the event, residents are asked to leave their donation on their doorstep, porch or at the end...

What's happening in Regional Parks

Everything you need to know about what’s happening in your Regional Parks is available in the new edition of the RDCO parks program guide.

The six-page colour guide is available anytime online at rdco.com/parksguide.  Printed copies are also available at the EECO in Mission Creek Regional Park and at the Regional District office (1450 KLO Road) in Kelowna. 

The guide has everything you need to know about all the activities, events and programs in our Regional Parks through February. They’re...

2023 RDCO Business License

Renewal notices are in the mail for Regional District of Central Okanagan business licenses.

All businesses operating in the Central Okanagan East and Central Okanagan West electoral areas are required to have a business license with the Regional District.

December 31 is the deadline for existing business license renewals at the rate of $85.  After that date, all license renewals will be $110 which includes a $25 late fee.

The two electoral areas include communities such as Joe Rich, Ellison,...