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Rdos 2016
Policy revision allows limited opportunities to opt out of curbside collection
PENTICTON – An update of the regional district’s rural curbside garbage and recycling collection service…
Controlled burn today in West Kelowna
WEST KELOWNA – You might see smoke today from a controlled burn in Glen Canyon…
Regional district’s wood stove exchange program proving popular with South Okanagan-Similkameen residents
PENTICTON – South Okanagan residents using wood stoves to heat their homes continue to take…
Okanagan Similkameen regional directors express policing concerns
PENTICTON – The region’s top cop says property crimes continue to be prolific in the…
Regional district hopes reduced fees will entice registration of vacation rentals
PENTICTON – The Okanagan Similkameen Regional District wants more residents to formalize their property’s use…
Get the facts on how the regional district operates
PENTICTON - The regional district is trying to make it easier for residents to understand exactly what services are offered by the government body. The Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen’s Area 'D' ongoing governance study released the first series of fact sheets last week in an effort to deliver information about services currently provided by...
Regional board misses out on initial round of deer management funding
PENTICTON - The Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen won’t be able to take advantage of a hastily released interim cost sharing program with the provincial government to pay for deer management projects. Chief administrative officer Bill Newell says an announcement was made during last year’s Union of B.C. Municipalities convention about a short term program,...