City of Kelowna looks into alternative revenue initiative
Kelowna’s current evolution and growing demand on programs and services suggest this is a key time to proactively explore new tools and tactics to generate municipal revenue
Canada
Apr 4
City of Kelowna commits to keeping beach-front activity centre open
Rumours of closure have swirled around the Okanagan Mission Activity Centre in Kelowna, B.C. But the city says it will remain open and will be funded for the "foreseeable future."
Canada
Apr 13
Tiny home residents in Kelowna hopeful for future
The City of Kelowna said it will be announcing a third location in the coming months that will see more tiny homes erected.
Canada
Apr 19
Construction work resumes at UBC Okanagan tower
'This is the first of many stages which will have to be taken to help stabilize things before moving forward on the project,' a City of Kelowna representative said.
Canada
Apr 11
Residents of Kelowna, B.C. housing complex devastated by displacement
The City of Kelowna called a meeting Sunday and told those affected that they had three days to get their belongings and leave.
Canada
Apr 1
City of Kelowna takes over major water system
A financial and asset audit was completed to ensure City of Kelowna ratepayers do not take on any undue risk . It found the Glenmore Ellison operation is in a strong position.
Canada
Mar 13
23,000 Kelowna water customers to benefit from new agreement
The next step is for the province to consider an Order in Council and share information with local ratepayers, the City of Kelowna said.
Canada
Mar 15
Construction starts on Highway 97 pedestrian overpass in Kelowna
The $12 million project is being jointly funded between Ottawa, Victoria and the City of Kelowna. It is slated to open later this year.
Traffic
Mar 8
Kelowna, B.C. city council finalizes pay hike in close vote
The four councillors who voted against the pay hike were Mohini Singh, Ron Cannon, Rick Webber and Gordon Lovegrove.
Canada
Apr 8
Kelowna cherry farmer ‘concerned’ about city’s decision to cap local water usage
Kelowna's utility planning manager says data shows water consumption from the city’s non-potable water system has been the highest its ever been over the last several years.
Environment
Apr 23
Kelowna City Concert Band returns to stage for spring concert
The Kelowna City Concert Band is getting ready to strike a new tune.
Lifestyle
Apr 12
Central Okanagan open-burning season coming to an end
When conditions allow, all eligible property owners, farmers and other large lot owners with permits from their local fire jurisdiction may burn specific wood debris outdoors.
Fire
Apr 23
Kelowna, B.C. city council approves 30% pay hike for councillors
The mayor's salary will increase to $145,000 from $126,497 while councillors will see their wages rise to $58,080, from $42,992 a year. Both are closer to other large B.C. cities.
Canada
Mar 25
City of Kelowna, mayor being sued by developer of former RCMP site in downtown core
The plaintiff is seeking a variety of damages, including loss and delay of project profits and increased cost fees.
Canada
Feb 3
Crews douse fire at Kelowna outdoor sheltering site
A Global News reporter who went to the scene observed smoke coming from a pile of burnt debris around noon.
Fire
Apr 21
Kelowna councillor to seek BC NDP nomination in conservative stronghold
The city councillor will seek the BC NDP nomination in the new Kelowna-Centre riding and, if he gets that, vie for voter support.
Canada
Apr 9
‘Tragic’: Notoriously ramshackle Kelowna home faces wrecking ball
Janusz Grelecki learned that the house, long deemed unsafe and unsightly by neighbours and city officials, was finally slated for demolition through an eviction notice.
Canada
Apr 9
New Kelowna, B.C. complex-care housing units to support mental health, addictions
An empty lot on Pacific Avenue in Kelowna, B.C., will soon be home to 20 complex-care and 20 supportive housing units.
Health
Apr 15
West Kelowna fire chief Jason Brolund recognized for work during devastating wildfire
West Kelowna fire chief Jason Brolund was given a plaque at city hall on Tuesday for his tireless work during last year’s McDougall Creek wildfire.
Canada
Apr 9
Annual Canada goose management program in Okanagan reaches halfway mark
Every spring, teams visit the nests of introduced Canada geese In the Okanagan to addle eggs in a population control effort. This year's program's has reached the halfway mark.
Canada
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