Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen

06/14/2026

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06/13/2026

The RDOS Pop-Up Office is coming to the Naramata Community Market!

📍 Manitou Park, Naramata
📅 Wednesday, June 17, 2026
🕓 4:00 – 7:00 pm

Stop by the RDOS tent to meet staff, ask questions, and learn more about what’s happening in the Regional District.

Six (6) more RDOS pop-up offices are scheduled throughout the region between now and September! ✨ For a list of all the pop-up offices, click the link to view the information release: https://www.rdos.bc.ca/newsandevents/rdos-news/hot-topics/article/5697

06/12/2026

This achievement enhances the level of care available to residents and visitors in the Tulameen and Coalmont communities and reflects the team’s strong commitment to public safety and community well-being. Tulameen & District Fire Department

06/12/2026

The RDOS Summer Recreation Guide☀️for July to August is now available to view online!

🗓️ Registration opens Thursday, June 18, 2026
💻 Browse the guide and start planning your summer adventures
📣 Explore a diverse lineup of programs and events
✅ Activities designed to engage residents of all ages across the region

👉 View the Summer Recreation Guide: https://www.rdos.bc.ca/community-services/regional-recreation

View the information release: https://www.rdos.bc.ca/newsandevents/rdos-news/hot-topics/article/5714

Similkameen Recreation Programs & Services

06/11/2026

The RDOS is initiating new land use bylaws specific to Okanagan Falls in anticipation of the community's upcoming incorporation as a municipality.

Meetings are scheduled for June 23, 2026 (online) and June 25, 2026 (in-person), and residents are encouraged to submit their feedback before 12:00 pm Monday, July 6, 2026.

View the information release: https://www.rdos.bc.ca/newsandevents/rdos-news/hot-topics/article/5713

For further information and to access feedback forms, visit the project webpage: https://www.rdos.bc.ca/development-services/planning/strategic-projects/okanagan-falls-official-community-plan-and-zoning-bylaw-implementation

06/10/2026

welcomed keynote speaker, sknir̓mn Anona Kampe, for “Knowledge means nothing if you don't share it with someone.” Thank you for opening our conference in a good way with a blessing, singing the Okanagan song, and sharing about your life-long learning journey. We hope participants found this keynote as powerful and memorable as we did.

06/10/2026

06/10/2026

snpink’tn Indian Band, City of Penticton, District of Summerland, and RDOS confirm closure of KVR Corridor.

Channel walkway remains open; partners working together on long-term plan.

Click the link to view the joint information release:https://www.rdos.bc.ca/assets/COMMS-2026/20260610-KVR-corridor-closure-joint-information-release.pdf

snpink’tn Indian Band confirms that the Kettle Valley Railway (KVR) corridor on Band-owned lands between Summerland and Banbury Green will remain closed to public access due to serious safety hazards and ongoing unauthorized access.

The Channel walkway is not part of the KVR corridor and remains open for public use.

The closure area is shown on the map below.

Looking Ahead
snpink’tn Indian Band, the RDOS, the City of Penticton, the District of Summerland, Trans Canada Trail, and other partners are working together to develop a long-term plan for the corridor that addresses safety, trail rehabilitation, access management, and cultural and environmental protection. Updates will be provided as this work advances.

The public is reminded: Keeping this corridor safe is a shared responsibility.

06/10/2026

Info Series: Water Protection Wednesdays 💦

🚫💦 Say no to outdoor cleaning! (Yes, this is your official excuse.)

Good news: your driveway does not need a spa day. 😶‍🌫️😂

Unless it’s for health and safety, most outdoor cleaning—like washing vehicles, patios, decks, and walkways—is just for appearance.

A little dust and dirt won’t hurt, and letting things stay a bit “lived-in” can help protect our water supply. 💧🙌

Learn more about how to conserve water:
https://www.rdos.bc.ca/utilities/water-systems/water-conservation