Recreation funding for RDOS Area ‘A’ approved until 2030
The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) has renewed its Recreation Funding Agreement with the Town of Osoyoos covering Area “A” keeping the funding level flat.
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No quarry quandary in business separation
An Osoyoos concrete product company continues to clear regulatory hurdles as it moves toward final separation of the two sides of the business.
New plastics reporting requirements for landfills concerns RDOS
The inclusion of landfills in the federal government’s plastics registry has raised concerns from the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) around safety, operational and cost implications of the proposed reporting requirements.
RDOS tax requisitions up for areas A and C
The Regional District of Okanagan and Similkameen (RDOS) budget was presented to both Oliver and Osoyoos councils last week, which spelled increases in taxes for both Area A (rural Osoyoos) and Area C (rural Oliver).
Mark Pendergraft recognized for long public service
Mark Pendergraft, the current chair of the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS), has been recognized for his 20 years of public service.
Osoyoos ditches RDOS plan, opts for Chamber
Osoyoos has spurned an offer from the regional district to participate in a region-wide economic development initiative, preferring to stay local and work with the South Okanagan Chamber of Commerce.
Four invasive tree species being tackled in Oliver
Familiar, pervasive and unfortunately invasive, the South Okanagan is riddled with non-native tree species from far and wide, but a new project will soon be underway in Oliver to take down these arboreal interlopers and replace them with native species.
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RDOS to move into new Skaha Lake Rd home soon
The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen will take possession of its new headquarters on Skaha Lake Road in mid-October, with all staff expected to move in before the end of 2025.
RDOS pop-up offices coming to a location near you
In addition to holding its Board of Directors meetings around the region as part of its outreach efforts, the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) has launched a “pop-up office” initiative to further connect with residents from across the far-flung region.
RDOS to meet in Osoyoos as part of rural engagement
As part of its move to strengthen connections with rural communities within the scope of its purview, the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) board is hitting the road again, this time holding its Board meeting in Osoyoos on Thursday, September 4.
Young Creek Wildfire now classified ‘under control’
Evacuation alerts have been issued by the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen Emergency Operations Centre (RDOS EOC) in response to the Young Creek Wildfire approximately 21 kilometres down the Ashnola Road which forms one boundary of Cathedral Provincial Park.
RDOS ponders cost recovery from insurance companies
The board of the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) appears ready to join numerous municipalities across B.C. in pursuing “cost recovery fees” from insurance companies when fire departments are called out to structure fires.
RDOS takes financing steps towards $10 million building purchase
The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) Board of Directors gave first, second, and third reading to a Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 3106, 2025 to authorize the borrowing up to $10 million to purchase a corporate building within the City of Penticton.
Okanagan Falls residents vote in favour of incorporation
History was made on Saturday as the residents of Okanagan Falls narrowly voted in favour of incorporating as a municipality.
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RDOS memorial display pays tribute to Rick Knodel
A memorial display at the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) office in Penticton was recently created paying tribute to Rick Knodel, former Electoral Area “C” director who died unexpectantly on Jan. 7, 2025.
A tale of two RDOS budget increases
Initial budget numbers show a tale of two increases as Osoyoos will receive a 12.07 per cent tax increase, while Oliver will see a 4.9 per cent increase as part of their shares of the Regional District of the Okanagan-Similkameen’s (RDOS) 2025 budget.
RDOS directors complain of hospital underfunding
Directors from the board of the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) took numerous potshots at the provincial government for placing increasing financial pressure on regional hospital districts by not providing adequate funding.
RDOS extends four-day work week pilot
Increased productivity and a drop in staff departures were among the initially promising results that led the Regional District of the Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) to choose to continue its four-day work week pilot project for another 12 months.
New RDOS short-term rental rules taking shape
The new rules around short-term rentals are coming into focus, area by area, in light of new provincial legislation mandating them to do so.
Property ‘unhooks’ despite recommendation to contrary
Despite a recommended denial for reasons including urban sprawl, a Willowbrook property in Electoral Area “C” will be allowed to “unhook”.
30 more years of swimming at Osoyoos Lake Regional Park
Osoyoos Lake Regional Park gets a 30-year license renewal to continue as a swimming area.
Pendergraft will remain as RDOS chair
Mark Pendergraft will continue to serve as chair of the Regional District of the Okanagan-Similkameen’s (RDOS) board of directors, while Campbell Watt will serve as vice chair.
Osoyoos joins RDOS signage initiative
The Town of Osoyoos has agreed to join the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) sign initiative extolling the virtues of working together.