Osoyoos CAO Rod Risling retires
Osoyoos mayor and council have issued a statement via e-news announcing the retirement of Rod Risling, from his position as Chief Administrative Officer (CAO).
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Fire chief Kortmeyer and town part ways
Osoyoos Fire Rescue (OFR) Chief Corey Kortmeyer and the town have parted ways as of today (Friday, Aug. 2) for unknown reasons.
Almost done: 85th St. Plaza opened on Canada Day eve
The 87th St. Plaza was open to the public from Friday evening on the eve of the Canada Day long weekend after an earlier period of inactivity that had brought out complaints by some residents.
Boat launch closed divers to assess damage
The Town of Osoyoos has closed the primary boat launch at Desert Sunrise Marina due to damage.
Harassment of town staff sees more resignations
The Town of Osoyoos has been crippled by the loss of key personnel after another resignation was announced Tuesday as a direct result of the malicious and defamatory behaviour of a small segment of local residents upset over the tax hike and infrastructure issues.
Osoyoos granted $150,000 for flood mitigation
Osoyoos will receive $150,000 from the province to develop a plan to reduce flood damage and to help deal with damage costs.
Province moves on housing density
By Don Urquhart Sweeping changes to municipal zoning proposed by the provincial government to...
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Anger over tax hike heard loud and clear
Osoyoos Town Council is open to the idea of relooking at the budget in face of major discontent over a nearly 40 per cent hike in combined tax and user fees for 2024.
CAO takes another go at explaining RMI funding
During his report to council, Rod Risling, Chief Administrative Officer for the Town of Osoyoos sought to once again clarify the issue of funding that the town receives via the Resort Municipality Initiative (RMI).
Osoyoos zoning updates take tentative step forward
In the face of growing delays and distractions, Osoyoos Town Council has instructed the town’s planning department to fast-track the drafting and implementation of new short-term rental (STR) regulations as part of an ongoing zoning bylaw update.
‘Future’ Town Hall triggers council members
The seemingly straightforward process of presenting a summary Infrastructure Strategy document for Osoyoos Council approval had a triggering effect for at least one councilor due to a reference to the “future Town Hall”.
Colour us surprised
The Osoyoos sign at the intersection of Hwy. 97 and Hwy. 3 has been given a new coat of paint in departure from the “desert-esque” earth tones it previously sported.
Osoyoos takes triage approach for medical crisis
The Town of Osoyoos is set to engage local medical professionals as it embarks on a new strategy to “go it alone” in a bid to attract and retain doctors and nurse practitioners.
Emergency management workshop brings minister to town
British Columbia’s Minister of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness, Bowwin Ma was in Osoyoos on Tuesday March 21 for an afternoon workshop with regional municipalities to discuss emergency preparedness.
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Osoyoos, Oliver get financial boost from province
Osoyoos and Oliver have both received their share of the $1 billion one-time grants to help address growing communities across BC.
Reduce red tape on development contracts: staff
An amendment to the Town of Osoyoos’s Delegation of Authority bylaw that seeks to reduce the administrative red tape involved in awarding development contracts had its first three readings approved by council at their February 14 meeting.
Demolition of original curling rink set to begin
It’s the beginning of the end for Osoyoos’ old curling rink and former museum this week as NAPP Enterprises began demolition of the nearly 70-year-old structure.
Osoyoos looks at sobering budget
Described as “sobering” the Town of Osoyoos has unveiled its proposed 2023 budget and five-year capital project plan which foretell a future of tough financial pressures.
Water metering unavoidable: CAO
“Water, water is a big one,” the town’s new chief administrator says thoughtfully as we sit down to discuss his role in stickhandling the issues Osoyoos is confronting.
“It’s a big issue, it’s going to be big money and so we really need to start moving on that now,” notes Rod Risling, Osoyoos Chief Administrative Officer (CAO).
CAO updates and Okanagan remains mussel free
The following are news briefs from the Oct. 11 meeting of Osoyoos Town Council. In his monthly update, Rod Risling, Chief Administrative Officer for the Town noted that Corporate Services have been doing some work on short-term rental enforcement involving a few properties.
Osoyoos allocates $1M in provincial funding
Osoyoos Town Council considered allocation of more than $1 million in residual provincial funding that must be spent within the next 18 months on eight community projects.
UBCM resolutions address crises
Some influential thumbs up were given to key resolutions last week to battle the health care crisis in B.C. Delegates at the Union of BC Municipalities convention voted on a number of resolutions.
Osoyoos announces Rod Risling as new CAO
The Town of Osoyoos has found itself a new Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) in Rod Risling.