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
‘Unacceptable’: Kelowna council pay hike criticized by taxpayers federation
Kelowna city council's decision to usher in a pay raise for themselves while residents are "struggling" is unacceptable, says B.C.'s director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation.
Politics
Mar 26
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
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
Kelowna councillors given choice to opt out of pay raise until next term
An adjustment will be made twice per council term to realign the mayor’s remuneration with the 60th percentile of comparable B.C. municipalities.
Politics
Apr 4
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
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
West Kelowna council sets tax rate increase at 6.85%
The city’s assessment growth of 1.5 per cent last year resulted in additional revenue of $623,455, which was used to reduce the tax burden.
Canada
Apr 10
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
1 hour
City of White Rock mulling CCTV cameras for public safety
The City of White Rock is working on possibly adding CCTV cameras in public spaces to increase public safety and deter crime.
Crime
Apr 7
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
West Kelowna gets green light to borrow $8M for new firehall
Very few residents opposed the city’s plan of borrowing money to partially fund a new, $14.3-million firehall in Lakeview Heights.
Canada
Mar 22
Drones and robots to assist in Kelowna orchards
Reece said company's autonomous robots and drones will inspect local crops, providing near real-time data on plant health, infestations, soil moisture, and more.
Canada
Mar 6
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
West Kelowna city hall costs continue to climb
Once pegged at $18 million, the cost was set at $22.4 million in November 2023 and is now, just three months later, at $22.8 million.
Canada
Feb 27
Bear spray regulations being considered in Kelowna, top cop says
With 28 per cent of assault causing bodily harm complaints in Kelowna involving bear spray, police are seriously considering whether they should put a lid on sales.
Crime
Mar 14
Fraud, crime reports in Rutland on the rise: Kelowna RCMP
In 2023, reported frauds increased 41 per cent, driven by tap schemes and phone or online scams, Triance told councillors.
Crime
Mar 12
West Kelowna urged to consider short-term rental limitations by housing minister
B.C.'s housing minister is urging West Kelowna council to implement some control measures over its short-term rental supply.
Canada
Feb 29
West Kelowna defers mobile park decision that would displace residents
Many of the affected residents showed up at a public hearing on Tuesday night, desperately pleading for help.
Canada
Jan 24
Crime, safety, housing at top of city’s list, says mayor of Kelowna
The mayor delivered his annual state of the city speech on Thursday before a crowd of 300 people.
Canada
Feb 16