INFORMATION RELEASE

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) offices will be closed on Monday, September 30, 2024, in observance of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

September 30 marks National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and coincides with Orange Shirt Day. The date provides opportunities to engage and educate people about British Columbia’s colonial history and how it has and continues to impact Indigenous communities.

“Advancing reconciliation with Indigenous peoples is a long-term goal of the RDOS that involves listening and learning, relationship-building, and patience,” said RDOS Chair Mark Pendergraft.

For information about RDOS facility closures on Monday, September 30, please see below.

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    

Did you know? The National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation website provides resource links including reports and archives. National Residential School Crisis Line: 1-866-925-4419.

RDOS facility closures for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Several RDOS offices and facilities will be closed on Monday, September 30, 2024.

• RDOS main office, 101 Martin Street, Penticton, closed Monday, September 30
• Okanagan Falls Community Services, 1109 Willow Street, Okanagan Falls, closed Monday, September 30

RDOS Landfills:

• Monday, September 30
  • Campbell Mountain Landfill open from 8:30 am to 4:45 pm
  • Oliver Landfill, Okanagan Falls Landfill, and Keremeos Transfer Station are closed

RDOS Recreation Centres:

• Similkameen Recreation Centreoffice closed Monday, September 30
  The recreation centre will remain open and the gym will be open for pass-holders
• Okanagan Falls Recreation Centre closed Monday, September 30

RDOS offices and facilities will return to regular hours on Tuesday, October 1, 2024.