Tom Dyas

• 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
  
• Kelowna mayor attends Union of BC Municipalities housing summit

  Mayor Tom Dyas says Bill 45 would remove another tool for municipalities to deal with the downstream impacts in Kelowna to what are provincial mandates and gaps in delivery.

  Canada

  Feb 15
  
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• Tiny homes to shelter unhoused people in 3 Kelowna locations

  The 60-square-foot units, which should be built in the next few months, are the fastest and most cost-effective way to meet the unhoused community's needs, Kelowna's mayor said.

  Canada

  Oct 12, 2023
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• Extra RCMP resources brought in for Canada Day celebrations in Kelowna

  Canada Day festivities in Kelowna began at 10 a.m., Saturday, and will wrap up around 12 hours later with a fireworks display.

  Canada

  Jul 1, 2023
• Kelowna’s crime task force to get to work in July

  As Kelowna's crime task force convenes, Mayor Tom Dyas said he's looking forward to generating ideas and recommendations that will ultimately make the community stronger. 

  Crime

  Jun 30, 2023
• Kelowna’s taxi industry braces for arrival of Uber

  While he welcomes Uber to Kelowna, mayor Tom Dyas said the city is working with the taxi industry to support and enhance its presence in certain key areas.

  Canada

  May 11, 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
• City of Kelowna to mull bylaw allowing booze on public beaches

  The request follows the path by the City of Penticton, which now allows year-round alcohol consumption at select public parks and beaches.

  Canada

  Feb 28, 2023
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• Frustration, worries mounting over impending Kelowna, B.C. daycare closure

  Parents say finding a new daycare location, on sudden notice, is like winning the lottery because wait lists range from a year to two years.

  Canada

  Jan 13, 2023
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• Kelowna city council approves 3.8% tax hike

  'With recent global economic challenges, this budget focuses on financial prudence amid inflation and growth to keep the tax rate as low as possible.'

  Economy

  Dec 9, 2022