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Temporary closures are planned this fall at Bertram Creek Regional Park and Johns Family Nature Conservancy Regional Park as the Regional District of Central Okanagan (RDCO) undertakes infrastructure improvement projects designed to support the long-term operation and maintenance of both parks. 

The COEDC is expanding the Okanagan Manufacturing Database, evolving the platform from a regional directory into a manufacturing intelligence tool.

The Chief Election Officer has declared that eligible voters in the Central Okanagan East and West Electoral Areas will be going to the polls next month to elect their representatives to the RDCO Board of Directors and the Central Okanagan Board of Education, School Trustee Zone I.

The Regional District of Central Okanagan (RDCO) has declared candidates for the 2026 general local election. 

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

We look forward to serving you again at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, September 2.

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.