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.
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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.
Updated recreation plan sets a new vision for Oliver
Upgrading facilities, retaining volunteers, and expanding arts and cultural programming are some of the highlights of the new comprehensive Oliver & District Recreation Master Plan.
RDOS responds to public backlash over fee hikes
In the face of unhappiness amongst Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) residents over the sharp rise in cost for curbside and recycling services, the RDOS has issued an “explainer” detailing various aspects of the new seven-year contract it recently ratified.
Rural Osoyoos and Oliver will see hikes to waste collection
The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) Board of Directors authorized a seven-year contract be ratified for curbside and recycling services after much toing and froing.
Secrest Hill campsite gets kitchen shelter upgrades
The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) is continuing upgrades to the Secrest Hill Agricultural Worker’s Campsite (formerly Loose Bay Campground) located at 500 Secrest Hill Road in rural Oliver’s Electoral Area “C”.
Adoption of code of conduct for elected officials grows
With the addition of Penticton five of seven members of the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) have adopted the Elected Official Code of Conduct Policy – the first of its kind in BC.
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Okanagan educators have new invasive species resource
By Times Chronicle Staff Okanagan students are getting up close and personal with local invasive...
Heritage Society and Chamber denied funds
Oliver is in the midst of discussions around the town’s budget and financial constraints are leaving some projects out.
RDOS seeks participation in public advisory committee
The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) is reviewing its Solid Waste Management Plan (SWMP) to help set goals for reducing, reusing, recycling, recovering, and residual management of solid waste in the coming years.
RDOS taking steps to address information inequality
The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) is taking steps to improve accessible communication during emergencies with a focus on sign language, closed and open captioning and subtitles.
Prepare Now for Spring Flood Risk in the Region
The Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen Emergency Operations Centre (RDOS EOC) is reminding residents and property owners to begin preparing for spring freshet.
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.
Survey is Important
Have your say on the future of emergency management in the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS).
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Hotter, drier weather to fuel Keremeos Creek wildfire
Rising temperatures and lower humidity over the next few days mark more challenging conditions from the cooler, more humid weather that kept the Keremeos Creek wildfire stable over the weekend of Aug. 13/14.
Crews ‘join the dots’ on Keremeos fire containment lines
Monday saw fire crews working on guards on the northern flank of the Keremeos Creek wildfire as wind conditions have been more favourable over the weekend and should remain that way as a high pressure ridge moves in.
Keremeos Creek wildfire closes Hwy. 3A
The movement of the Keremeos Creek wildfire has closed Hwy. 3A in both directions between Keremeos and Junction Hwy 97 (Kaleden Junction) for 31.5 km from about noon Tuesday, according to DriveBC.
Keremeos Creek interface fire quadruples in size
The Keremeos Creek wildfire which began on Friday, July 29 north of Olalla has more than quadrupled in size in one day according to the B.C. Wildfire service.
Oliver, Osoyoos in on heat risk mapping project
Oliver and Osoyoos have joined a long list of communities supporting a new Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) grant application for extreme heat risk mapping across the district.
Osoyoos Annual Report 2021 at a glance
Osoyoos town council received a draft of the 2021 Annual Report at a special meeting on May 31. The annual report contains reports from all the town’s directors as well as audited financial statements and a current Statement Of Financial Information (SOFI).
Osoyoos fire chief, RDOS seek to up emergency response
Funding discussions at Tuesday’s town council meeting centered largely around issues of emergency response, with the fire department seeking pre-budget funding approval for new equipment and the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) looking to improve training for Emergency Support Services (ESS) volunteers.
RDOS awarded $100k for flood risk mitigation planning
To help reduce flood risk, the province is providing the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) with $100,000 to update its flood risk and hazard assessment tool.
RDOS rescinds alert as rain delays hand ignitions
The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) has rescinded an Evacuation Alert that was issued on August 8 as a result of the ongoing Nk’Mip Creek wildfire.