RDOS parts ways with Chief Administrative Officer
The Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen (RDOS) Board of Directors has “parted ways” with Bill Newell, its Chief Administrative Officer (CAO).
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RDOS still silent on boss conflict
There are still only questions surrounding the conflict of interest investigation being conducted by the Regional District of the Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) into CAO Bill Newell’s offering of a $60,000 contract to Sundog Solutions, which his daughter is founder and primary consultant.
Board feels for elderly father
Regional directors couldn’t say no to a temporary use permit application involving a 90-year-old man living in a trailer.
Noise control bylaw finally gets three readings
After seemingly unending debate, the regional district’s Noise Control Bylaw has received three readings.
Area director speaks out against subdivision
Building three homes on three small lots on the corner of a neighbourhood is just too much density, says a regional director. Subrina Monteith from Area I (Kaleden) recently spoke out against such an application near the lake on Ponderosa Avenue and Third Street.
Concerns stall noise bylaw
Regional directors aren’t prepared to give their blessing to the new noise control bylaw until field tests are conducted.
RDOS planner suggests a second story solution
By Lyonel Doherty, Times Chronicle Regional district staff have recommended that an agricultural ...
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Animal sanctuary raises concern in Willowbrook
The regional district has deferred an application for a zoning amendment in Willowbrook after a director raised concerns about a so-called animal sanctuary on Johnson Crescent.
Board ponders draft parks, trails master plan
Public surveys show clear support for enhancing parks, trails, and recreation in the region. On July 21, the regional district board heard a presentation from consultant Justin Ellis who introduced the Draft Parks, Trails, and Recreation Master Plan.
Non-farm use goes to ALC
Another non-farm use application in the Agricultural Land Reserve in rural Oliver is being considered.
Costly land use fee waived for vacation rental
The saga continues in the temporary use permit issue for a vacation rental on Vaseux Lake.
Regional district approves UBCM requests
Homeowner grant increases and traffic calming measures are two of several issues that the regional district wants to discuss at the Union of BC Municipalities convention this fall. The board recently approved seven minister meeting requests.
Area C vacation rental to get permit despite issues
Despite a recommendation to deny, the regional district has instead approved a temporary use permit for a vacation rental in rural Oliver.
Hwy 3, power infrastructure gets focus in Nk’Mip firefight
Nk’mip Creek wildfire fighting has taken on a sharp focus to protect key infrastructure including Hwy 3, FortisBC’s mainline power supply for Osoyoos and Oliver and important watersheds, according to the latest Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) update.
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