Downtown Kelowna Association

• Kelowna business community pushes back against province’s proposed PST expansion

  On Feb. 17 , the province unveiled plans to expand the seven per cent provincial sales tax (PST) to services many businesses rely on, including bookkeeping and accounting.

  Canada

  Feb 26
  
• Downtown Kelowna Block Party celebrates local businesses

  The cars have been kicked off Kelowna's Bernard Avenue to make room for the annual Downtown Kelowna Association Block Party. 

  Lifestyle

  Jul 21, 2024
  
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• Downtown Kelowna Association hopes large Canada Day crowds return for rest of summer

  The Downtown Kelowna Association says it was pleased to see large crowds during the weekend, and is hopeful other events this summer will see a repeat.

  Canada

  Jul 3, 2024
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• Bernard Avenue closure to be expanded for ‘block party’ on Saturday

  On Saturday, the Downtown Kelowna Association will hold its 2023 Block Party. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

  Canada

  Jul 18, 2023
• ‘People are fed up:’ Officials acknowledge plight of Kelowna businesses during tour of downtown area

  According to Falcon, the concerns surrounding safety, primarily in municipalities' downtown areas are province-wide issues that are only getting worse.

  Canada

  Apr 15, 2023
• BC United leader calls for help for suffering downtown businesses in Kelowna, across the province

  BC United leader Kevin Falcon said it's incumbent on the provincial government to offer funding for small businesses that are struggling to survive in a 'very challenging time.'

  Canada

  Apr 14, 2023
• Businesses raising concerns over crime in downtown Kelowna, B.C.

  The goal of the survey is to eventually bring the report forward to city officials and Interior Health to show exactly what business owners are dealing with on a daily basis. 

  Canada

  Apr 11, 2023
• Portion of Bernard Avenue in Kelowna, B.C. to close earlier this year

  Full closure will begin July 1, although City staff and the Downtown Kelowna Association are researching further whether the 400 and 500 blocks should ever fully close to traffic.

  Canada

  Apr 5, 2023
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• Bernard Avenue in Kelowna, B.C. may close sooner this year

  Meet Me on Bernard has become a yearly tradition in Kelowna, closing down four blocks of Bernard Avenue for the summer months. However, it might start earlier this year.

  Canada

  Mar 30, 2023
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• Kelowna’s first ‘red shirt’ employee to retire after 15 years of walking downtown core

  The 'red shirts' move loiterers along, keep an eye out for criminal activity, provide safety chaperones when requested and help tourists with directions.

  Canada

  Nov 22, 2022