Board Correspondence

UPDATE: HELP Area E Opt-in to STR Legislation

RDOS Area E to OPT-IN to BC’s Short-Term Rental Accommodations Act

Re; area D Changes to the Okanagan Falls STRs discussion

Analysis of Short Term Rental Status March 2024

New resident to Naramata and want to Opt in

Resolution Letter of Support - Support for Bill-34 (Sicamous)

HELP Area E Opt-in to STR Legislation

Short Term Rentals Decision to be Made

Letter to Prime Minister Re Prevention of Invasive Mussels in British Columbia

Joint Letter Request re Secondary Suite Incentive Program

Ministry of Energy Mines and Low Carbon Innovation

Letter to Minister Farnworth regarding the Community Safety Act

City of Port Alberni AVICC 2024 Resolution Submissions

Support for Resolution Re: UBCM resolution for additional detox beds

Emergency Management Act and Regulatory Discussion Papers

Cariboo Regional District’s Letter to the Ministry of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness

Request to assess for contamination near Hedley well house

Removal of Laboratory at the South Similkameen Health Centre

Forest Enhancement Society of BC letter to Chair and Directors

Legislative Reform Initiative Update from Chair Vanessa Craig of Regional District of Nanaimo

Okanagan Basin Water Board letter to PM Trudeau and Ministers re: Invasive Mussels call to action

Letter to Laurel Van Dam re: Tour of Facilities 

Placemat for WLRS 

Letter to Premier Eby and Minister Ma

Letter re: Advocate Accessibility Partners 

Letter to Minister Farnworth on Community Safety Act 

Letter to Minister of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship re: Briefing Summary 

Letter from The Chair re: Prevention of Invasive Mussel Introduction to BC

Letter from Director Johansen re: Memory Cafes 

Letter to Director Taylor re: UBCM Follow-Up

Letter to Federal and Provincial Ministers re: Preventing Invasion of Zebra and Quagga Mussels 

Letter from Minister Bowinn Ma re: UBCM Follow-Up letter 

Letter from MOTI re: Alternate Route for Hwy 97 

Letter to Minister Ma re: Request for extension and funds to complete the Emergency Program Act Regulations feedback

Letter from West Kelowna Council re: McDougall Creek Wildfire

Letter from Ministry of Agriculture and Food

Letter to Okanagan Basin Water Board

Letter to Minister re: EMCR feedback on new EM Act 

Letter to Bill Newell from OMBUDSPERSON re: Quarterly Report 

Letter from The District of Barriere re: 2023 Wildfire Response 

Letter from Fraser Valley Regional District re: Growth Strategy 

Letter to Minister Ralston Re: Closing Forests to Recreation 

Letter of Support Re: Application for Grand Funding 

Email to Chair and Directors re: Forest and Fire Management 

Request for Support letter re: Wildfire Equipment 

Letter from UBCM  re: Canada Community-Building Fund

Letter from UBCM re: 2022 NCLGA Resolutions 

Letter from Black Press Media re: Meta advertising 

Letter to RDOS and Village of Keremeos DFC a Rural Health Equity Approach

Email from Sharon Gregson re: UBCM Child Care Resolution

Letter to Ministry re: Section 52

Letter from Minister Kang re: UBCM Convention

Letter from Premier re: UBCM Convention

Letter to Chair Pendergraft re: 2023 SILGA Resolutions 

Letter from BC Wildfire Services re: Campfire ban 

TNRD to Ms. Baskerville re: Campfire ban - Kamloops Fire Centre May 2023

Petition to the RDOS re: removal of Westwood Properties Strata from RDOS OCP bylaw No. 2790, 2018

Homes for People Action Plan

Letter from Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills re: Future Ready Action Plan 

Letter to Randy Cranston from the Assistant Deputy Minister 

Letter to Jennifer Roe re: Recognition of Service

Letter to Darrell Taylor re: Recognition of Service 

Letter from Ministry of Municipal Affairs re: Area "D" Grant Stipulation 

Letter to Jeff Wiseman from RDOS re: retirement

Letter from Ministry of Municipal Affairs re: Growing Communities Fund Grant (Ref: 271994) 

Email from Ministry of Forests re: Multisectoral Regional workshops on implementing Old Growth Strategic Review

Letter from Penticton Indian Band re: 1050 Spiller Road 

Letter from Sarah Herring - Animal Welfare Follow-Up from The BC SPCA 

SOSFCA Letter of Support for RDOS Firesmart Program  

Letter from Honourable Anne Kang, Ministry of Municipal Affairs - Growing Community Fund

Letter from Minister Kang: Request for Restructure Implementation Grant for Okanagan Falls Irrigation District Conversion

Letter from School District 67 and School District 53 to Director Monteith re: Review of School District Boundaries 

Okanagan Falls Community Association letter to RDOS re: Lamb Property

Letter from Minister Robinson to CAO re: BC's Home Owner Grant increases for seniors

Letter from Minister Whiteside to Chair Pendergraft re: Apex school district boundary

Letter of Support for Rogers Communications Inc.’s funding application to the Connecting Communities BC Program

Letter from Penticton Indian Band to RDOS Chair re: Vista Naramata 41 lot Subdivision Development

Electoral Area "D" Okanagan Falls Parks and Recreation Commission Recognition of Service: Kelvin Hall

Electoral Area "D" Okanagan Falls Parks and Recreation Commission Recognition of Service: Matt Taylor

Electoral Area "D" Okanagan Falls Parks and Recreation Commission Recognition of Service: Doug Lychak

Electoral Area "D" Okanagan Falls Parks and Recreation Commission Recognition of Service: Tristan Boisvert

Electoral Area "D" Okanagan Falls Parks and Recreation Commission Recognition of Service: Patrick Gilligan

Letter from Thompson Okanagan Resource Management re: Naramata Diversion Flume Decommissioning

Letter from Penticton Indian Band to RDOS Board re: Election congratulations

Response from Minister Fleming re: Proposed Subdivision of 3480 Arawana Road, Naramata

Electoral Area “E” Naramata Parks and Recreation Commission Recognition of Service: Adrienne Fedrigo

Letter from Minister Fleming regarding UBCM meeting re: speed calming measures and cost-sharing for rural transit routes

Letter from Minister Popham regarding UBCM meeting re: CMLF upgrades and organics processing facility

RDOS Board Chair letter of condolence to Plaskett Family

District of Summerland October 2022 newsletter

Okanagan Basin Water Board response to email from L. Goldman

Email from L. Goldman titled 'Our Water Crisis - documentary and plea'

Water Approval RDOS

Electoral Area "D" Services and Boundary Configuration Study Response

Regional District of Nanaimo UBCM resolution to modernize the Local Government Act

District of Summerland July 2022 Newsletter

Thompson-Nicola Regional District letter to Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General re: Provincial suppprt from Province for post-wildfire geohazard assessments

Letter from Stand.earth re: motion at UBCM rpotecting BC Coasts from Acidic washwater dumping

Letter from Penticton Indian Band to Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation re: proposed development at 1050 Spiller Road

Office of the Fire Commissioner 2021 Annual Report and Community Fire Risk Reduction Dashboard

District of Summerland June 2022 newsletter

District of Summerland May 2022 newsletter

RDOS Board Chair letter to British Columbia Electoral Boundaries Commission

Email from Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services advising of the Budget 2023 Consultation

Letter from Minister Beare re: provincial/federal funding partnership

Letter from District of Sicamous re: luxury tax on recreational boats

District of Summerland April 2022 newsletter

British Columbia Electoral Boundaries Commission news release 'BC Electoral Boundaries Commission holds public meetings in South Central and Southeastern BC'

British Columbia Electoral Boundaries Commission schedule of in-person public meetings in the South Central and Southeastern Electoral Districts

Letter from Minister of Canadian Heritage re: grants and contributions funding

Canadian Home Builders' Association South Okanagan letter to RDOS Board Chair re: zoning bylaw definitions

The BC Rural Centre March 2022 newsletter

District of Elkford letter to Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy re: milk container recycling in British Columbia

The Corporation of the Village of New Denver resolution regarding the recent actions taken by Russia in its invasion of Ukraine

City of Terrace resolution - BC prosecution service and the public interest

Provincial response to RDOS 2021 UBCM resolutions

OBWB letter to Hon. George Heyman re: Calls to Action for Invasive Mussel Prevention

C. Peters presentation to Federal Justice Committee on February 11, 2022 regarding prostitution in Canada

District of Summerland March 2022 newsletter

Town of Oliver letter re: comprehensive review of McKinney Place residential care facility, Oliver, BC

Email to RDOS Board from J. Cooke regarding Fortis Okanagan Capacity Upgrade

Email to RDOS Board from A. Torrence regarding Fortis Okanagan Capacity Upgrade

Town of Princeton letter to Upper Similkameen Indian Band regarding Net Zero Waste Eastgage - Rescind Letter of Support

Email to RDOS Board from A. Dronkers regarding Fortis Okanagan Capacity Upgrade

Community Energy Association summary of climate-related items and implications for local governments

Email to RDOS Board from L. Goldman regarding Fortis Okangan Capacity Upgrade Project

Email to RDOS Directors from Arctic Fire Safety regarding 'Contract Fire Services'

Village of Chase resolution re: BC Wildfires Petition - District of Lillooet

City of Victoria resolution regarding its support of legal challenge of Quebec - Bill 21

District of Stewart letter to Mr. Taylor Bachrach, MP for Skeena-Bulkley Valley re: BC Wildfires Petition

SILGA January 2022 Newsletter

Letter from Ministry of Municipal Affairs dated January 13, 2022

Electoral Area "I" APC member resignation

Okanagan Falls Parks & Recreation Commission resignation

Village of Keremeos December 2021 newsletter

District of North Saanich letter to Minister of Municipal Affairs re: Elected Officials - Parental Leave

Minister Heyman message to RDOS Board re: 2021 UBCM Convention

Area F Parks & Recreation Commission member resignation

Kaleden Parks & Recreation Commission member resignation

Okanagan Falls Parks & Recreation Commission member resignations

Naramata Parks & Recreation Commission member resignations

Letter to RDOS Directors from FLNRO re: environmentally sensitive development permit areas

District of Summerland December 2021 newsletter

Kaleden Irrigation District 2021 RDOS Community Grant-in-Aid report

Provincial Urban Deer Cost-Share Program

Letter to RDOS Board from Metro Vancouver Mayors Committee re: support for communities impacted by extreme rainfall emergency

Letter from FLNRO to RDOS Board regarding Environmentally Sensitive Development Permit Areas in Areas A, C, D, E, F, H and I

Child Sex Trafficking is increasing - How to Stop It

Email regarding north west marsh of Vaseaux Migratory Bird Sanctuary

District of Summerland November 2021 newsletter

Letter to RDOS Board Chair from Ministry of Municipal Affairs regarding 'CleanBC Roadmap to 2030'

Letter to RDOS Board Chair from Ministry of Municipal Affairs regarding proposed legislative amendments in Bill 26

Area "C" APC member resignation notification

Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation and Forest Enhancement Society of BC

Okanagan Film Commission October Newsletter

Letter to RDOS Board from Ministry of Municipal Affairs

City of Victoria resolution entitled 'Paid Sick Leave for Workers'

RDOS Board Chair letter to Richard Cannings, MP regarding Kelowna International Airport

'Connect to Protect'  anti-human trafficking virtual summit

Ultra520K Canada Race, July 30, 2022 thru August 1, 2022

2020 CRI FireSmart Community Funding & Supports - Payment Letter

Provincial Response to UBCM 2020 Resolutions

District of Summerland October newsletter

An anti-human trafficking inititative 'Be Amazing Campaign'

City of Langley resolution re: Appointment of Directors to Regional District Board

Email to RDOS Board Chair re aerial suppression of wildfires

Regional District of Mount Waddington challenge to local governments to support the rebuilding of the Village of Lytton

Proof of Vaccination Communication from Ministry of Municipal Affairs 

Council of Senior Citizens' Organizations of BC - Invitation to attend Virtual Conference 

Email from FCM President to RDOS Board

Letter from Minister Beare, Ministry of Citizens' Services

Minister Dix letter to OSRHD Chair

District of Summerland August newsletter

City of Langley Resolution - Request for Improvement to Pre-Hospital Care System

Membership Opportunity - British Columbia Social Procurement Initiative

District of Summerland July newsletter

School District 67 letter to Director Gettens re proposed Parkland and Community Hub Project

High Tunnels and Protected Cultivation power point presentation

District of Peachland letter to Ministers Osborne and Heyman re: BC Climate Action Revenue Incentive Program (CARIP)

City of Colwood letter of support for 988, 3-Digit Suicide and Crisis Prevention Hotline

Letter from IHA to OSRHD Chair Sentes

BC's Restart plan

City of Pitt Meadows letter to MP Dalton and MLA Beare re: Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Call to Action 75

RDOS Board Chair letter to District of Summerland regarding 'Okanagan Food Innovation and Processing Hub'

Letter from Shannon Stubbs, MP regarding Bill C-21

District of Summerland June 2021 newsletter

Langley City letter 'Support for 988 Suicide and Crisis Line Initiative'

Letter to RDOS Board Chair from Minister Conroy re: 'Modernizing Forest Policy'

City of Prince George 2021 UBCM Resolutions

Call for Nominations for UBCM Executive

OSRHD Chair invitation to Interior Health to attend future Board meeting

Okanagan Bioregion Food System Project

District of Tofino letter to FLNRO re: 'Support for Expedient and Resources Implementation of the Old-Growth Strategic Review'

UBCM 2021 Area Association Resolutions

Letter from Ministry of Municipal Affairs regarding Climate Action Revenue Incentive Program (CARIP)

The District of MacKenzie letter of support for national three-digit suicide prevention hotline

District of Summerland May 2021 newsletter

RDOS Board Chair letter to Province of BC regarding Board Resolution dated April 15, 2021 with respect to 'paramountcy'

RDOS Board Chair letter to Minister of Environment and Climate Change Strategy and Province response

Peace River Regional District letter to Province of BC regarding 'Lack of funding for invasive plant management'

Email to RDOS Board from 'BC anti-human trafficking educator'

Letter to Minister of FLNRO regarding Sickle Point, April 14, 2021

Letter to Minister of FLNRO regarding Sickle Point, April 13, 2021

Letter from Penticton Indian Band to Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconcilliation regarding Sickle Point

Letters to Minister of  FLNRO regarding Sickle Point, April 9 to 12, 2021

City of Victoria resolution 'Support for Laid-off Hotel and Tourism Industry Workers'

Letter to Minister of FLNRO regarding Sickle Point

City of Port Moody resolution regarding 'Helping Cities Lead Campaign'

Neighbourhood Small Grant News Release April 5, 2021

Neighbourhood Small Grant poster

Neighbourhood Small Grants - FAQ

Letter to RDOS Board regarding Twin Lakes development

District of Summerland April newsletter

Correspondence to Minister of FLNRO regarding Sickle Point, April 7

Correspondence to Minister of FLNRO regarding Sickle Point, March 31 - April 6

Email to RDOS Board Chair regarding Area "D" incorporation

Municipality of North Cowichan UBCM Resolution - Regional Management of Forestry

Correspondence received regarding naming of park in Heritage Hills, March 31, 2021

Correspondence to Minister of FLNRO regarding Sickle Point, March 31, 2021

Correspondence received regarding naming of park in Heritage Hills March 30, 2021

Correspondence to Minister of FLNRO regarding Sickle Point, March 30, 2021

Correspondence received regarding naming of park in Heritage Hills March 27 - 29, 2021

Emails to Minister of FLNRO regarding Sickle Point, March 27 to 29, 2021

Letter to RDOS Board Chair from Ministry of Municipal Affairs

Emails to Minister of FLNRO regarding Sickle Point 

Emails to Minister of FLNRO regarding Sickle Point

Letter to RDOS Board Chair from Ministry of Municipal Affairs regarding incorporation study in Electoral Area "D"

Letter to RDOS Board Chair re: Pathways Addiction Resource Center

RDOS Board Chair letter to Naramata Elementary School re: traffic safety concerns in Naramata

'Save Sickle Point' emails to Minister of FLNRO

District of Sicamous letter to Minister of Environment re: Invasive Asian Clams

District of Sicamous letter to Minister of FLNRO regarding Aquatic Invasive Species Enforcement

District of North Vancouver letter regarding 'Help Cities Lead Campaign'

City of Victoria letter regarding 'Help Cities Lead' campaign

Letter from J. Aantjes regarding Heritage Hills park name

Village of Keremeos March 2021 newsletter

Peace River Regional Hospital District letter re: Regional  Hospital Boards - Responsibility for Capital Costs

Interior Health Sustance Use Counselling

Email to Minister of FLNRO from M. Hogeling re: Sickle Point

City of Prince George letter to Minister of Health re Opioid Crisis and Call for Overdose Action Plan

Email to Minister of FLNRO from J. Pinter re: Sickle Point

Email to Minister of FLNRO from CL and M Belliveau re: Sickle Point

Email to Minister of FLNRO from B & M Nodwell re: Sickle Point

Email to Minister of FLNRO from M. Parry re: Sickle Point

Email to Minister of FLRNRO from K. McCourt re: Sickle Point

The Provincial Tree Planting Program and COVID-19 Protocols

2021 Spring Planting Forecast by Natural Resource District

UBCM 2020 Resolution 'Indigenous Peoples' Representation

UBCM 202 Resolutions 'Venting Index Requirement' and 'Hazardous Materials Recycling Regulation'

Township of Spallumcheen letter to House of Commons regarding 'Support for 988 Crisis Line'

City of Prince George letter to BC Utilities Commission