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”.
Tag: Regional District of the Okanagan-Similkameen
RDOS first look at the prohibition of private utilities
Local politicians are already divided over a proposal to prohibit the development of private water and sewer systems.
RDOS testing out four day work week
To enhance employee recruitment, retention, and to address inefficiencies, the Regional District of the Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) has agreed to trial a four day work week.
RDOS working towards a low carbon sustainable future
A renewable and electrification feasibility study is set to be undertaken in the Okanagan and Similkameen along with other sustainability projects headed by the Regional District of the Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS).
RDOS workshopping short term rental business licences
The Regional District of the Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) is hard at work trying to workshop how to implement business licences for short-term rentals in the South Okanagan.
Regional review of vacation rentals dropped
The Regional District of the Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) is still struggling to agree on how to move forward with a planned Vacation Rental Review and voted to drop it as it stood.
RDOS supports housing for 24 farm workers
An application to convert two accessory buildings to house farm workers in Osoyoos will go forward to the Agricultural Land Commission (ALC).
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Oliver arena gets $3.8 million RDOS boost
Almost four million dollars in rehabilitation work has been approved for the Oliver & District Arena.
Oliver considers raising debt spending on infrastructure
A proposed debt increase in 2026 and 2028 highlights the most recent changes as Oliver is nearing the end of deliberations on its financial plan.
RDOS seeks grant for EOC equipment and training
Emergency operations in the South Okanagan may soon be getting more money for equipment and training.
EOC improvements identified at 2023 fire season review
A review of the unprecedented 2023 wildfire season led to recommendations on ways to improve the Emergency Operations Center’s (EOC) effectiveness and the creation of a second one for the region.
Oliver’s share of RDOS taxes are going up
Oliver’s share of taxes going to the regional district will increase 8.27 per cent for 2024.
Oliver spends last of 2023 grant in aid budget
Oliver has decided to spend the last of their 2023 grant in aid budget at their Dec. 4 meeting, spreading the remaining funds to three different local projects.
Starlings still invading South Okanagan
Starlings are intelligent and adaptable birds and on the World Conservation Union list of the 100 worst invasive species, and they are wreaking havoc in the South Okanagan.
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OIB celebrates spiritually significant land purchase
The drums thundered and songs echoed through Okanagan Falls on Friday April 14, when the Osoyoos Indian Band (OIB) let the people, and more importantly the land and the salmon know they are back on their traditional land.
BC Transit planning new routes in Oliver and Osoyoos
New proposed transit extensions are being explored by BC Transit, including expanding the local service within Oliver and Osoyoos which would connect to the existing route 40 as well as local destinations.
RDOS and Oliver seek new FireSmart grants for 2023
The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) and the Town of Oliver will once again be applying for a FireSmart grant offered under the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) Community Resiliency Investment (CRI) program.
RDOS sees 10-year plan for parks
A new 10-year plan for Parks, Trails and Recreation has been approved by the Regional District of the Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) board to serve as a guiding document going forward.
Streamlined cannabis licenses on horizon
Easier and more streamlined procedures for cannabis license applications are now one step closer to being implemented in the Regional District of the Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS).