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All services and programs provided from offices in the Regional District of Central Okanagan on KLO Road in Kelowna will be closed from Tuesday, December 25th through Tuesday, January 1st.
During this time any emergencies involving Regional District water systems should be directed to 250-868-5299. Payments, dog license renewals or new license purchases may be made online while the office is closed at www.regionaldistrict.com/payments.
We look forward to serving you again at 8:00 am Wednesday, January 3rd.
This year curbside waste collection is affected during the Christmas-New Year’s holiday period. There won’t be any collection on either Christmas Day, Tuesday the 25th or New Year’s Day, Tuesday the 1st of January. Collection moves ahead one day, during the last week of December and first week of January. Those residents normally with a Tuesday collection should put their carts at the curb on Wednesday. Wednesday collection will be on Thursday, Thursday collection on Friday and Friday pick up will take place on Saturday December 29th and Saturday, January 5th. The collection schedule returns to its normal weekday schedule on Monday, January 7th. View regionaldistrict.com/recycle for details.
The Westside Residential Waste Disposal and Recycling Centre on Asquith Road in West Kelowna will be open its normal days and hours through the holidays. The Traders Cove transfer station will be open on December 26th and the North Westside transfer station will be closed on December 26th.
The Environmental Education Centre for the Okanagan (EECO) in Mission Creek Regional Park will be closed Monday, December 24th through Wednesday, December 26th and Monday, December 31st and Tuesday, January 1st. ‘Story Time at the EECO’ will not be held on Friday, December 28th.
Please take note of scheduled changes during the upcoming holiday season affecting the operation of the Environmental Education Centre for the Okanagan (EECO) in Mission Creek Regional Park.
The EECO will be closed Monday, December 24th through Wednesday, December 26th as well as Monday, December 31st and Tuesday, January 1st. There will not be any Story Time at the EECO on Friday, December 28th.
Staff look forward to seeing you again when the doors open at 10:00 am on Wednesday, January 2nd.
If you’re interested in local wildlife around the Okanagan then the ‘Nature Power Hour at the EECO’ is for you!
Delve deep into the world of local wildlife with this interactive drop-in session at the Environmental Education Centre for the Okanagan in Mission Creek Regional Park (Springfield and Durnin Roads).
Topics vary from week to week and sessions run every Saturday during January and February at 11:00 am.
For more information please visit www.regionaldistrict.com/parksevents, drop-in or call the EECO at 250-469-6140.
Tuesday mornings are ‘Story Time at the EECO’. The free, weekly one-hour drop-in program for children aged three to five and their care-givers returns for the winter months.
The younger ones love the nature-themed stories and songs followed by an art or craft project. The program is an excellent way for preschoolers to interact with others while learning more about the natural world.
‘Story Time at the EECO’ runs each Tuesday morning at 10:30 starting January 8th through March 12th. It resumes April 3rd and continues until June 26th.
The EECO or Environmental Education Centre for the Okanagan is located in Mission Creek Regional Park, Springfield and Durnin Roads. For more information please visit www.regionaldistrict.com/parks, drop-in or call the EECO at 250-469-6140.
A link to the agenda for this meeting of the Environmental Advisory Commission can be found on the Enviornmental Advisory Commission webpage.
When available a link to the agenda and reports for this Governance and Services Committee meeting can be found on the Governance and Services Committee page.
Following the meeting of the Governance and Services Committee, it will rise and report at a regular Regional Board meeting.
When available, the agenda and reports for this regular meeting of the Regional Board can be found on the Board Agenda page
If you’re interested in local wildlife around the Okanagan then the ‘Nature Power Hour at the EECO’ is for you!
Delve deep into the world of local wildlife with this interactive drop-in session at the Environmental Education Centre for the Okanagan in Mission Creek Regional Park (Springfield and Durnin Roads).
Topics vary from week to week and sessions run every Saturday during January and February at 11:00 am.
For more information please visit www.regionaldistrict.com/parksevents, drop-in or call the EECO at 250-469-6140.
The winter months provide a new opportunity to discover your Regional Parks. Dress for the conditions, bring along some poles and anti-slip/traction devices and join us on our ‘Wild Walks’.
Our Park interpreter will share some secrets and point out the natural features of various Regional Parks. Turn an ordinary walk in the park into something extraordinary. Each outing lasts approximately 90 minutes, is suitable for all ages including families with young children and ranges from an easy to moderate fitness level.
There’s no cost to take part but please pre-register for ‘Wild Walks’ on the following dates and locations:
To save a spot for your family on these free ‘Wild Walks’ outings, please drop in to the Environmental Education Centre for the Okanagan, email eeco@cord.bc.ca or phone 250-469-6140.
These free events are held in conjunction with the Community Recreational Initiatives Society (CRIS) to provide barrier free access to our regional parks. To request the services of CRIS volunteers visit www.adaptiveadventures.ca.
For more information about this or other Regional Park programs please visit the Regional District website regionaldistrict.com/parks or contact the EECO at 250-469-6140.
Tuesday mornings are ‘Story Time at the EECO’. The free, weekly one-hour drop-in program for children aged three to five and their care-givers returns for the winter months.
The younger ones love the nature-themed stories and songs followed by an art or craft project. The program is an excellent way for preschoolers to interact with others while learning more about the natural world.
‘Story Time at the EECO’ runs each Tuesday morning at 10:30 starting January 8th through March 12th. It resumes April 3rd and continues until June 26th.
The EECO or Environmental Education Centre for the Okanagan is located in Mission Creek Regional Park, Springfield and Durnin Roads. For more information please visit www.regionaldistrict.com/parks, drop-in or call the EECO at 250-469-6140.
The winter months provide a new opportunity to discover your Regional Parks. Dress for the conditions, bring along some poles and anti-slip/traction devices and join us on our ‘Wild Walks’.
Our Park interpreter will share some secrets and point out the natural features of various Regional Parks. Turn an ordinary walk in the park into something extraordinary. Each outing lasts approximately 90 minutes, is suitable for all ages including families with young children and ranges from an easy to moderate fitness level.
There’s no cost to take part but please pre-register for ‘Wild Walks’ on the following dates and locations:
To save a spot for your family on these free ‘Wild Walks’ outings, please drop in to the Environmental Education Centre for the Okanagan, email eeco@cord.bc.ca or phone 250-469-6140.
These free events are held in conjunction with the Community Recreational Initiatives Society (CRIS) to provide barrier free access to our regional parks. To request the services of CRIS volunteers visit www.adaptiveadventures.ca.
For more information about this or other Regional Park programs please visit the Regional District website regionaldistrict.com/parks or contact the EECO at 250-469-6140.
A link to the agenda for this meeting of the Central Okanagan West Advisory Planning Commission can be found on the Commission Agenda webpage or on the Planning Section Public Consultation page.
If you’re interested in local wildlife around the Okanagan then the ‘Nature Power Hour at the EECO’ is for you!
Delve deep into the world of local wildlife with this interactive drop-in session at the Environmental Education Centre for the Okanagan in Mission Creek Regional Park (Springfield and Durnin Roads).
Topics vary from week to week and sessions run every Saturday during January and February at 11:00 am.
For more information please visit www.regionaldistrict.com/parksevents, drop-in or call the EECO at 250-469-6140.
Tuesday mornings are ‘Story Time at the EECO’. The free, weekly one-hour drop-in program for children aged three to five and their care-givers returns for the winter months.
The younger ones love the nature-themed stories and songs followed by an art or craft project. The program is an excellent way for preschoolers to interact with others while learning more about the natural world.
‘Story Time at the EECO’ runs each Tuesday morning at 10:30 starting January 8th through March 12th. It resumes April 3rd and continues until June 26th.
The EECO or Environmental Education Centre for the Okanagan is located in Mission Creek Regional Park, Springfield and Durnin Roads. For more information please visit www.regionaldistrict.com/parks, drop-in or call the EECO at 250-469-6140.
Members of North Westside Fire Rescue are always ready to answer the call to help their neighbours!
They’d like you to join them at an Open House, Tuesday, January 22nd from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. The doors to Station 101 in Killiney Beach (514 Udell Road) will be wide open for residents of all ages to stop by! View Poster
Meet your firefighters, learn more about what they do, the commitment and training involved, and check out the equipment. You can even try your hand at some firefighting skills.
This is a great opportunity for anyone who’s thinking about joining the paid-on-call department to get your questions answered. Application forms will be available during the Open House evening.
Anyone interested in becoming a paid-on-call North Westside firefighter should call 250-545-1195 and leave their name, phone number and email address. Potential recruits will be contacted. Applications and recruitment information is also available for downloading and printing on the RDCO website www.regionaldistrict.com/firerecruit.
Training will be provided for successful applicants during the department’s regular evening or weekend sessions.
If you’re interested in local wildlife around the Okanagan then the ‘Nature Power Hour at the EECO’ is for you!
Delve deep into the world of local wildlife with this interactive drop-in session at the Environmental Education Centre for the Okanagan in Mission Creek Regional Park (Springfield and Durnin Roads).
Topics vary from week to week and sessions run every Saturday during January and February at 11:00 am.
For more information please visit www.regionaldistrict.com/parksevents, drop-in or call the EECO at 250-469-6140.
A Public Hearing will take place starting at 7:00 pm in the Woodhaven Boardroom at the RDCO office, 1450 KLO Road in Kelowna, prior to the regular meeting of the Regional Board. The following application is scheduled for the Public Hearing:
All those who deem an interest in properties affected by the proposed bylaw amendments have an opportunity to be heard or to present written statements respecting matters contained in the bylaws.
No representation will be received by the Regional Board after the conclusion of the Public Hearing.
When available, the agenda and reports for this Public Hearing and Regular meeting of the Regional Board can be found on the Board Agenda page.
The Environmental Education Centre for the Okanagan (EECO) in Mission Creek Regional Park (Springfield and Durnin Roads) will be closed Monday, January 28th through Thursday, February 7th as staff install the new exhibit.
At 10:00 am, Friday, February 8th, the doors will open once again with the ‘Birds of Prey’ on display. This is a celebration of nature featuring the eagles, falcons, hawks and owls of BC. You’ll learn about these intelligent birds and understand more about their world and how we all benefit when they thrive and survive.
The EECO is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.
For more information about this or other Regional Park programs please visit the Regional District website regionaldistrict.com/parksevents or contact the EECO at 250-469-6140.
Tuesday mornings are ‘Story Time at the EECO’. The free, weekly one-hour drop-in program for children aged three to five and their care-givers returns for the winter months.
The younger ones love the nature-themed stories and songs followed by an art or craft project. The program is an excellent way for preschoolers to interact with others while learning more about the natural world.
‘Story Time at the EECO’ runs each Tuesday morning at 10:30 starting January 8th through March 12th. It resumes April 3rd and continues until June 26th.
The EECO or Environmental Education Centre for the Okanagan is located in Mission Creek Regional Park, Springfield and Durnin Roads. For more information please visit www.regionaldistrict.com/parks, drop-in or call the EECO at 250-469-6140.
The Environmental Education Centre for the Okanagan (EECO) in Mission Creek Regional Park (Springfield and Durnin Roads) will be closed Monday, January 28th through Thursday, February 7th as staff install the new exhibit.
At 10:00 am, Friday, February 8th, the doors will open once again with the ‘Birds of Prey’ on display. This is a celebration of nature featuring the eagles, falcons, hawks and owls of BC. You’ll learn about these intelligent birds and understand more about their world and how we all benefit when they thrive and survive.
The EECO is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.
For more information about this or other Regional Park programs please visit the Regional District website regionaldistrict.com/parksevents or contact the EECO at 250-469-6140.
The Environmental Education Centre for the Okanagan (EECO) in Mission Creek Regional Park (Springfield and Durnin Roads) will be closed Monday, January 28th through Thursday, February 7th as staff install the new exhibit.
At 10:00 am, Friday, February 8th, the doors will open once again with the ‘Birds of Prey’ on display. This is a celebration of nature featuring the eagles, falcons, hawks and owls of BC. You’ll learn about these intelligent birds and understand more about their world and how we all benefit when they thrive and survive.
The EECO is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.
For more information about this or other Regional Park programs please visit the Regional District website regionaldistrict.com/parksevents or contact the EECO at 250-469-6140.
The Environmental Education Centre for the Okanagan (EECO) in Mission Creek Regional Park (Springfield and Durnin Roads) will be closed Monday, January 28th through Thursday, February 7th as staff install the new exhibit.
At 10:00 am, Friday, February 8th, the doors will open once again with the ‘Birds of Prey’ on display. This is a celebration of nature featuring the eagles, falcons, hawks and owls of BC. You’ll learn about these intelligent birds and understand more about their world and how we all benefit when they thrive and survive.
The EECO is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.
For more information about this or other Regional Park programs please visit the Regional District website regionaldistrict.com/parksevents or contact the EECO at 250-469-6140.