City Of Kelowna

• Religious Christmas sign removed from Kelowna nativity scene

  For years a nativity scene has been set up at Kelowna's Kerry Park but, this year there has been some backlash to a sign that read "Keep the Christ in Christmas."

  Politics

  Dec 12, 2024
  
• Kelowna residents told not to drink water after break-in due to potential contamination

  After there was a reservoir break-in on Sunday, Aug. 19, the City of Kelowna has issued a Do Not Consume Water Notice to residents in the Clifton Road area, until further notice.

  Consumer

  Aug 19, 2024
  
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• 10 trees chopped down by vandals in Kelowna park

  Ten ponderosa pine trees were cut down in Mission Ridge Park in south Kelowna. City staff also found two other damaged trees. The vandalism could fetch fines of $50,000 per tree.

  Crime

  Aug 16, 2024
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• ‘Where am I going to be?’: Kelowna supportive housing residents seek answers

  The uncertainty of finding a home after losing a community is a lot to bear for an already vulnerable population, residents of Hadgraft Wilson Place say.

  Canada

  Jul 5, 2024
• Annual street closure ahead in Kelowna for Canada Day celebrations

  The festivities will start in Waterfront Park at 11 a.m., and conclude 11 hours later with a fireworks show that starts at 10 p.m.

  Canada

  Jun 27, 2024
• Kelowna releases draft water-use plan, calls for public education on water use

  Officials in Kelowna say watering lawns and gardens is making the city one of the biggest water-users in Canada. The city is now seeking input on a water-use plan.

  Environment

  Jun 21, 2024
• Kelowna gets OK to take over Glenmore-Ellison water district

  The Glenmore-Ellison Improvement District serves around 23,000 people and has a serviceable area of around 9,100 acres.

  Canada

  Jun 21, 2024
• Crime reduction among recommendations from mayor’s task force in Kelowna

  'It is expected that the Task Force be extended and reconvene in fall 2024, to review progress made.'

  Canada

  May 30, 2024
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• Citizen survey says quality of life has worsened in Kelowna

  The report says this year’s numbers are 'statistically on par with 2022, but (are) continuing a gradual downward trend that has been ongoing since 2020.'

  Canada

  May 30, 2024
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• More transitional housing now complete for people experiencing homelessness in Kelowna

  The new location will provide 60 homes to people experiencing homeless who are 55 and over and people with physical disabilities.

  Canada

  May 14, 2024