Elevate your local knowledge
Sign up for the iNFOnews newsletter today!
Rdco
New Goats Peak regional park doesn’t quite connect to West Kelowna
KELOWNA – At the official opening of the Central Okanagan’s newest regional park today there…
Decaying Lake Okanagan Resort loses chance for rebirth
KELOWNA – Efforts to kickstart the rebirth of the decaying Lake Okanagan Resort has been…
Haven’t licensed your dog? There’s a $300 fine in the Central Okanagan
Are you harbouring an unlicensed dog? If so, hiding them inside won't save you from…
Friendly dog ambassadors are back in the Okanagan
KELOWNA – Keep an eye out for dog ambassadors at local beaches, parks and popular…
The cost of owning most Central Okanagan homes will creep up a little bit this week
KELOWNA – Most municipalities set their 2019 provisional tax rates in December. Thursday will be…
Central Okanagan’s largest regional park in line for funding boost
KELOWNA – With support from senior governments, Black Mountain/sntsk‘il’nten Regional Park could get almost $1…
Boil water notice for Killiney Beach water system
The Killiney Beach water system water quality advisory was upgraded to a boil water notice…
Parks and trails in Central Okanagan closed by extreme fire hazard set to reopen
KELOWNA – Thanks to some rainfall, and a much reduced fire danger rating, several parks…
Regional District will be inspecting your recycling cart by the end of the month
CENTRAL OKANAGAN – The Regional District will soon be sending inspectors out to neighborhoods across…
Water advisory issued for Star Place Water customers
KELOWNA – A water quality advisory has been issued for Star Place Water customers. The…
$50,000 needed to bring historic Okanagan Fur Brigade Trail back to life
KELOWNA – The society trying to preserve a trail that has been used for thousands…
Have you ever wondered where your waste water goes?
KELOWNA – The Central Okanagan Regional District's westside wastewater treatment plant treats enough water each…
Peachland dog owner accuses regional district of dirty tricks
PEACHLAND – The owner of a dog labelled dangerous by the regional district is accusing…
Aging Central Okanagan water system gets big facelift
VERNON – The multi-million dollar project to upgrade the Killiney Beach water system, which serves…
Central Okanagan Regional District board denies travel expenses for no-show director
LEAVE OF ABSENCE EXTENDED KELOWNA – The Central Okanagan Regional District board has voted against…
Storm drain mosquito control underway in Central Okanagan
KELOWNA – Regional district crews are out adding small, water-soluble pouches to curbside catch basins…
GPS maps now available for Central Okanagan regional park hiking trails
CENTRAL OKANAGAN – Seven of the most popular hiking trails in the Central Okanagan are…
Fire destroys trailer near Peachland
PEACHLAND – No fire departments responded to a trailer fire near Peachland yesterday morning. The…
Cougar sighting shuts down Kelowna park
KELOWNA – A popular Kelowna park has been shut down after a cougar was sighted earlier today, July 15. Bertram Creek Regional will be closed until further notice, says a release from the Central Okanagan Regional District. The release does not say who spotted the big cat but Kelowna RCMP and parks staff helped clear...
Regional District ambassadors to reward good dog owners
KELOWNA – Employees of the Regional District of the Central Okanagan, armed not with tickets but with treats, are in Kelowna again this summer to reward residents who are responsible dog owners. Communications officer Bruce Smith says the ambassador program was so successful last summer they’ve decided to bring the program back. The two ambassadors,...
Dog that mauled its owner ordered euthanized
KELOWNA – A dangerous dog that sent one of his owners to hospital for two days with severe bites late last year will be euthanized by court order. “The wounds are deep, bloody and gruesome,” writes Judge Jane Cartwright in her decision today, April 8. “It is clear that Loki’s attack on his owner was...
Vandalism likely caused 1000 litre oil spill at district office
KELOWNA – An apparent act of vandalism at a Regional District office has caused a massive amount of used motor oil, diesel and transmission fluid to spill onto a parking lot Friday morning. Andy Brennan of the Regional District says operation crews arriving at 6 a.m. found the spill. “It seems like somebody overnight put...
Increasing rental expenses to blame for rise in cost of living
KELOWNA - The cost of living in the Central Okanagan has risen again in 2014. A report from the Regional District says for a family of four to stay out of debt, at least one parent needs to earn a minimum of $18.42 per hour working full time. Last year, the same family needed to earn...
All signs point to pet poop problem in public parks
KELOWNA - Poop has long been a source of endless humour with kids, now a new sign strategy by the RDCO is attempting to make it funny for adults as well. Rather than warning about fines, the doggy doo-not plan uses friendly reminders to educate pet owners and encourage responsibility. Communications officer Bruce Smith says...