Regional District of Central Okanagan

Regional District of Central Okanagan The Regional District of Central Okanagan is the local government in the BC Interior We help protect the quality of life for all citizens.

The Regional District of Central Okanagan (RDCO) is a local government which encompasses two unincorporated electoral areas and the member municipalities of Kelowna, Lake Country, Peachland and West Kelowna. Our mission is to help enhance the quality of life for all citizens by planning for the future, while delivering efficient and cost-effective services to the region that support the environment, economic development, sustainable communities and transportation. The RDCO encompasses over 314,000 hectares of diverse topography straddling the shoreline of Okanagan Lake in the beautiful Okanagan Valley of British Columbia’s Southern Interior. Recreational opportunities abound from our mountain peaks, lakes and fantastic sandy beaches and naturally forested areas. We acknowledge our presence on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded tm̓xʷúlaʔxʷ (land) of the syilx / Okanagan people who have resided here since time immemorial. We recognize, honour, and respect the syilx / Okanagan lands upon which we live, work, and play.

Bear alerts in the Central Okanagan⚠️ West Kelowna 🐻Stewart Rd - Bear accessing garbages left out at night🐻 Abel Pl - Be...
09/15/2026

Bear alerts in the Central Okanagan

⚠️ West Kelowna

🐻Stewart Rd - Bear accessing garbages left out at night
🐻 Abel Pl - Bears accessing unprotected garbages
🐻 Westview Way - Bears accessing various attractants including bird seed and garbages
🐻 Shannon Lake - Bears active near the lake, golf course, and neighborhoods looking for food
🐻 Rose Valley - Bears active during the day looking for food

⚠️ Peachland
WildSafe BC typically receives annual reports from Princeton and Ponderosa around this time of year due to bears searching for food from the salmon spawning channel and from back yards.

🐻 Ellison Ave
🐻 Trepanier Creek
🐻 Buchanan Rd
🐻 Coldham Rd

Please do your part and remind your neighbours to remove attractants. We love having healthy bears live around us and want to prevent human-wildlife conflicts as much as we can. Be wildlife aware as you hike or bike and carry bear spray if you are on a trail 🐻

City of West Kelowna
District of Peachland

09/15/2026

Bear Alert ⚠️ multiple areas in West Kelowna

🐻Stewart Rd - Bear accessing garbages left out at night

🐻 Abel Pl - Bears accessing unprotected garbages

🐻 Westview Way - Bears accessing various attractants including bird seed and garbages

🐻 Shannon Lake - Bears active near the lake, golf course, and neighborhoods looking for food

🐻 Rose Valley - Bears active during the day looking for food

Manage your attractants and always keep bear aware! There is no area too residential for bears when they are hungry!

Whether you're commuting to school, work or around the neighbourhood, your bicycle is an important investment.The RDCO s...
09/15/2026

Whether you're commuting to school, work or around the neighbourhood, your bicycle is an important investment.

The RDCO supports the 529 Garage program, which helps cyclists register their bikes and provides useful tools to help prevent theft. Registering your bike makes it easier to prove ownership and supports recovery efforts if it is stolen.

Before the school year gets busy, take a few minutes to register and help protect your ride. https://project529.com/garage/organizations/kelownarcmp/landing

📣 Candidates for the 2026 general local election have been declared.Visit yoursay.rdco.com/election2026 to see who's run...
09/12/2026

📣 Candidates for the 2026 general local election have been declared.

Visit yoursay.rdco.com/election2026 to see who's running for:
• RDCO Electoral Area East Director
• RDCO Electoral Area West Director
• School District No. 23 Trustee, Area 1, Zone 1
• School District No. 23 Trustee, Area 2, Zone 2

Voting is your opportunity to help choose the people who will represent your community and make decisions about local services.

Questions? Contact [email protected]

📣 Three days left to put your name forward!Nominations for the 2026 General Local Election close at 4 p.m. Friday, Sept....
09/08/2026

📣 Three days left to put your name forward!

Nominations for the 2026 General Local Election close at 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11.

Residents interested in serving their community are encouraged to consider running for:
• Central Okanagan East Electoral Area director
• Central Okanagan West Electoral Area director
• School District No. 23 trustee, Area 1, Zone 1
• School District No. 23 trustee, Area 2, Zone 2

Local elected officials help shape decisions that matter close to home, from local and regional services to public education.

Interested in running? Learn about eligibility requirements, download a nomination package and find everything you need to get started at yoursay.rdco.com/election2026.

Questions? Contact [email protected]

09/08/2026

🚶‍♀️🚲 Support cleaner air around schools by choosing active travel whenever possible.

Walking, cycling, or using other forms of active transportation helps reduce vehicle emissions, traffic congestion, and idling while supporting student safety and daily physical activity.

🚸 Back-to-school season is here!School zones are filling up again. This means our Speed Watch volunteers will be out in ...
09/07/2026

🚸 Back-to-school season is here!

School zones are filling up again. This means our Speed Watch volunteers will be out in full force, increasing awareness of road safety.

More children are walking, biking and crossing roads. Slow down, stay alert and watch for pedestrians in school zones.

🛑Every kilometre per hour matters when it comes to keeping kids safe.

Learn more about RDCO Community Safety programs at rdco.com/communitysafety.

09/04/2026

They’re back! The annual return of the kokanee salmon is one of the Okanagan’s most spectacular signs of the changing season.

Join us at Mission Creek Regional Park on Saturday, September 12, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to celebrate the return of the kokanee. ❤️

Come discover these incredible fish as they make their way upstream and learn more about their life cycle, habitat and importance to our local ecosystems.

Bring the family, explore the park and see the kokanee for yourself!
📍 Mission Creek Regional Park
📅 Saturday, September 12
⏰ 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Learn more and find upcoming programs at rdco.com/parkprograms.

📬 Planning to vote by mail in the 2026 General Local Election?Mail ballot applications are now open for eligible voters ...
09/04/2026

📬 Planning to vote by mail in the 2026 General Local Election?

Mail ballot applications are now open for eligible voters in the Central Okanagan East and Central Okanagan West electoral areas.

Apply now to receive your mail ballot package and make sure you’re ready to vote.

Completed mail ballots must be received at the RDCO administration building, 1450 K.L.O. Rd., Kelowna by 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, or can be hand-delivered to your designated voting location until 8 p.m. on general voting day, Saturday, Oct. 17.

Learn how to apply, check your eligibility and find important voting information at yoursay.rdco.com/election2026

Questions? Contact [email protected]

Our offices on KLO Road will be closed on Monday, September 7. We will open again at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, September 8.🚨 Fo...
09/04/2026

Our offices on KLO Road will be closed on Monday, September 7. We will open again at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, September 8.

🚨 For emergencies in RDCO water systems or Regional Parks call 250-868-5299.
💳 Some payments may be made online at rdco.com/payments.
♻️ Curbside garbage, recycling and yard waste collection are not impacted.
🚗 Westside Residential Waste Disposal and Recycling Centre, North Westside and Traders Cove transfer stations will be open normal hours.

Address

1450 KLO Road
Kelowna, BC
V1W3Z4

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

+12507634918

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