Central Okanagan West Electoral Area

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.

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

Residents interested in serving their community are invited to put their names forward in the 2026 General Local Election.

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

The Regional District of Central Okanagan (RDCO) has issued a Water Quality Advisory for residents served by the Killiney Beach water system due to increased turbidity (cloudiness of water).

Mobile crews return for a second round of roadside catch basin treatments in the Central Okanagan.

With hot temperatures and dry conditions increasing wildfire risk, a campfire ban will take effect on Friday, July 10, 2026 at 12 p.m. across Central Okanagan municipalities and Regional District of Central Okanagan (RDCO) electoral area fire service areas to help prevent human-caused wildfires and protect public safety.

Election workers play an important role in ensuring residents can cast their ballots with confidence.

On Saturday, July 18, North Westside residents will have an opportunity to dispose of unwanted household hazardous waste products (HHW) responsibly and locally for free. From 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. residents can bring household hazardous waste materials to the North Westside Road Transfer Station.