News releases
Alerts, State of Local Emergency Rescinded for White Rock Lake Wildfire
September 7, 2021
Central Okanagan, B.C. — The Regional District of Central Okanagan has rescinded the remaining Evacuation Alerts for the White Rock Lake wildfire, as well as the State of Local Emergency which has been in effect since July 30, 2021.
With the removal of the final Evacuation Alert order, for 1,316…
Clean up recovery work and wildlife attractants
September 6, 2021
Central Okanagan, B.C. — As clean up begins for many residents in the wildfire-affected properties within the Regional District of Central Okanagan (RDCO), the North Westside Transfer Station has expanded its operations and will be open daily from 8 a.m. to noon. The North Westside Transfer Station…
Evacuation Orders rescinded for Bouleau Lake Road
September 5, 2021
News release No. 63 — Central Okanagan, B.C. — Evacuation Orders have been rescinded for 18 properties on Bouleau Lake Road, which will remain on Evacuation Alert until further notice.
Properties in Estamont, Ewings Landing, Killiney Beach and Westshore Estates also remain under Evacuation Alert…
Update Including Water Access for Killiney Water Customers, Westside Road and Evacuation Orders
September 5, 2021
News Release No. 62 Central Okanagan, B.C. — For residents who currently have a Do Not Consume Notice for the Killiney Water System, a self-serve water filling station has been set up at the corner of Westside Road and Firwood Road. This water is from the Upper Fintry Water System which remains…
White Rock Lake Wildfire recovery update
September 4, 2021
News release No. 61 — Central Okanagan, B.C. — Regional District of Central Okanagan staff were on site Thursday and Friday to greet residents and staff provided more than 750 Returning Home Information Guides as they re-entered the greater North Westside communities affected by the White Rock Lake…
