Did you know that White Lake (and surround land) is the best place in North America for a lack of RFI (Radio Frequency Interference) Directors at the RDOS today took new steps to assist the federal government facility by voting to amend OCP and Zoning Bylaws in Area C Oliver and Area D (Twin Lake, […]

A five minute public hearing, a legal requirement, for OCP amendment called “Protection of Farming Permit Area (PFPA) What was the significance of the changes ? Housekeeping ? Planner Chris Garrish says: “In order of importance (to staff), the proposed amendments do the following: 1. clarify that the Protection of Farming Development Permit (PFDP) is […]

WildSafeBC (a program owned and administered through the BC Conservation Foundation) has received funding from Telus in support of the WildSafeBC Junior Ranger Program. The RDOS uses Junior Ranger Kits and materials at all outreach events. Kits are especially appreciated in the fall, when local RDOS Community Coordinator, Zoe Kirk is busy at local schools […]

“I came across this female Wood Duck and two ducklings on the Hike and Bike Trail today. It was a bit misty.” Nearly missed this one Audrey – but it showed up today.

Officials in the hardest-hit region of  B.C.  outlined this week –  the impact of wildfires. The Cariboo Regional District said 41 homes have been destroyed and more than 35,000 residents on about 13,000 parcels of land are under either evacuation orders or alerts. Another eight homes were confirmed lost in the Central Okanagan region last weekend […]