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As bears prepare to hibernate, the Regional District of Central Okanagan and WildSafeBC are reminding residents to manage attractants around their homes and yards to reduce conflict with bears. Attractants include garbage, fruit, BBQs and pet food left out unattended.

Following the Kamloops Fire Centre’s recent update and the continued cooler, wet weather, Category 1 campfires are now permitted starting Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026 at 12 p.m. in the City of West Kelowna, District of Lake Country, District of Peachland, Westbank First Nation, and the Ellison, Joe Rich, North Westside and Wilson’s Landing fire service areas (Electoral Area East and Electoral Area West).

Residents interested in making a difference in their community are encouraged to consider putting their names forward in the 2026 General Local Election.The nomination period opens September 1 for Regional District of Central Okanagan (RDCO) electoral area directors and School District No. 23 (Central Okanagan Public Schools) trustees.

When residents visit their local parks, they expect a clean, welcoming and safe place to walk, play, exercise and connect with nature. What many people don't see is the extensive network of people, processes and partnerships working behind the scenes every day to help make that experience possible. 

For Steve Stagg, no two days are quite the same. One morning might start with spotting wildlife along a trail, while another could involve helping visitors from halfway around the world find their way through one of the region's beautiful parks. As a Parks Ranger with RDCO Parks, Steve has spent the last seven years helping keep Regional District parks safe, welcoming and enjoyable for everyone. 

Central Okanagan residents are invited to recycle their spare vehicle tires, bike tires and inner tubes on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at the RDCO’s annual, free tire recycling event.

Here's what you might have missed from the Regional Board.

After consulting with Interior Health, the Regional District of Central Okanagan has rescinded the Water Quality Advisory for customers of the Falcon Ridge water system.

Residents served by the affected water systems may resume normal water use.