RDOS pop-up office initiative expanding in 2026

News Article

Published: November 10, 2025

INFORMATION RELEASE

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) is expanding its pop-up office initiative in 2026. The in-person community events facilitate meaningful conversations about RDOS projects and services and provide residents, property owners, and visitors with FireSmart and emergency preparedness checklists, information about Voyent Alert! notifications and Emergency Support Services, and other RDOS resource materials. Refreshments and activity sheets for children and youth are also available.

2026 pop-up offices will be scheduled during community events whenever possible, including the Similkameen Sizzle in Keremeos and Canada Day celebrations in Okanagan Falls. Dates and locations will be shared on RDOS websites, social media channels, and via Voyent Alert!

Feedback from 2025 events highlighted concerns about flooding and wildfires, short-term rentals, and invasive species, which RDOS staff are addressing.

2025 pop-up offices

September 15, Similkameen Recreation Centre, Keremeos
September 24, Osoyoos Town Hall
October 8, Oliver Community Centre
October 21, RDOS Building Inspection office, Princeton
October 29, Eastgate Fire Protection Society Hall, Electoral Area “H”

Be involved in your community

For information about current projects and initiatives within the Regional District, please visit the RDOS Regional Connections interactive website at rdosregionalconnections.ca.

Click here to receive routine and emergency notifications via email, text, or telephone, or download the Voyent Alert! app. You can find a link to Voyent Alert! on the RDOS website at rdos.bc.ca.

For further information, please contact RDOS Communications.

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Mark Pendergraft, Chair
Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen

Contact:

RDOS Communications
250-490-4148
Toll-free 1-877-610-3737

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