City Council

Gord Milsom. (Black Press file photo)

Culture plan needs more support: West Kelowna mayor

Council heard an update on the culture plan at its Feb. 28 regular meeting

Gord Milsom. (Black Press file photo)
West Kelowna councillor Rick de Jong is not in favour of getting rid of default public hearings. (Rick de Jong/Facebook)

West Kelowna councillor warning residents to ‘wake up’ to public hearings

Council voted in favour of removing default public hearing requirement

West Kelowna councillor Rick de Jong is not in favour of getting rid of default public hearings. (Rick de Jong/Facebook)
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Building business boomed in West Kelowna in 2022

Construction value of nearly $219 million, the highest the community has seen in a single year

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Kelowna council in chambers. (Gary Barnes/Capital News)

Kelowna council to reconsider Casorso plan

Several concerns sends area redevelopment plan back to staff

Kelowna council in chambers. (Gary Barnes/Capital News)
The RCMP auxiliary program has been under review since April 2020. (Black Press file photo)

Kelowna to see return of auxiliary RCMP constables

A start date for a new tiered program is still to be determined

The RCMP auxiliary program has been under review since April 2020. (Black Press file photo)
Kelowna Springs Golf Club lands are currently designated for future industrial use under the 2040 Official Community Plam. (Photo/Facebook)

Council avoids temporary hazard on Kelowna Springs golf course

‘It was a bit of a bumpy road’

Kelowna Springs Golf Club lands are currently designated for future industrial use under the 2040 Official Community Plam. (Photo/Facebook)
Kelowna council chambers (Black Press file photo)

Beer on the beach may be coming to Kelowna

A staff report is coming to council in the next two weeks

Kelowna council chambers (Black Press file photo)
Kelowna RCMP Inspector Beth McAndie presents 2022 crime stats to city council. (Photo/Gary Barnes)

Just 20 repeat offenders responsible for 3,500 Kelowna RCMP files from 2020 to 2022

Offenders being arrested once a week every week for past two years

Kelowna RCMP Inspector Beth McAndie presents 2022 crime stats to city council. (Photo/Gary Barnes)
Conceptual rendering of townhouse development proposed for 979 and 983 Coronation Ave.
Conceptual rendering of townhouse development proposed for 979 and 983 Coronation Ave.
Sicamous council is moving forward with a bylaw amendment to prohibit illicit drug use in public parks as a reaction to the lack of legislation that came with B.C.’s decriminalization policy. (File photo)

Sicamous council moving to prohibit use of illicit drugs in parks

Interior Health urges council not to proceed without discussion

Sicamous council is moving forward with a bylaw amendment to prohibit illicit drug use in public parks as a reaction to the lack of legislation that came with B.C.’s decriminalization policy. (File photo)
The Sicamous Community Banner Project’s 2023 creations so far are united by the theme ‘bees and butterflies.’ Only 20 of the hand-painted banners will be hung this year in Sicamous, and none on Main Street, as per a council decision which banner organizers say they weren’t consulted on. (Rebecca Willson- Eagle Valley News)

Sicamous banner project participants upset after council opts for branding on Main Street

Organizer unhappy with lack of communication from district for project in its 23rd year

The Sicamous Community Banner Project’s 2023 creations so far are united by the theme ‘bees and butterflies.’ Only 20 of the hand-painted banners will be hung this year in Sicamous, and none on Main Street, as per a council decision which banner organizers say they weren’t consulted on. (Rebecca Willson- Eagle Valley News)
Kelowna City Councillor Luke Stack. (Photo/City of Kelowna video)

City council to tee up future of Kelowna Springs Golf course

‘It is my hope this property will continue to be operated as a golf course’

Kelowna City Councillor Luke Stack. (Photo/City of Kelowna video)
Kelowna RCMP detachment located at 1190 Richter Street. (Black Press file photo)

Kelowna saw more than 43% increase in robberies in 2022: RCMP report

The 2022 year in review report goes to council Feb. 27

Kelowna RCMP detachment located at 1190 Richter Street. (Black Press file photo)
Council has given initial consideration to a four-storey, 30-unit building proposed for 11506 Turtle Bay Court. (Photo/District of Lake Country)

Lake Country council needs clarity for apartment/hotel proposal to move forward

Discussion at Feb. 21 meeting on use of apartment/hotel under C9 tourist/commercial zoning

Council has given initial consideration to a four-storey, 30-unit building proposed for 11506 Turtle Bay Court. (Photo/District of Lake Country)
BC Transit is seeking support from Central Okanagan municipalities for federal government grants to upgrade the Hardy Road bus yard and design and planning for a new facility proposed for Hollywood Road. (Black Press file phot0)

BC Transit contractor needs to go: Lake Country Mayor

‘The contractor is taking money out of our community overseas’

BC Transit is seeking support from Central Okanagan municipalities for federal government grants to upgrade the Hardy Road bus yard and design and planning for a new facility proposed for Hollywood Road. (Black Press file phot0)
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Harrison councillors pass no-confidence vote against mayor, alleging ‘illegal’ meetings

Mayor Ed Wood called it a ‘calculated ambush’, called for public hearing

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A rezoning application has been submitted to the district for property at 11506 Turtle Bay Court. (Photo/Google Maps)

Lake Country council to look at proposed hotel development

Rezoning application submitted for property at 11506 Turtle Bay Court

A rezoning application has been submitted to the district for property at 11506 Turtle Bay Court. (Photo/Google Maps)
Conceptual rendering of housing development proposed for 385-405 Leathead Road and 530-540 Dougal Road North. (Photo contributed)

Four housing developments forwarded to Kelowna City Hall

Projects planned for North Central neighbourhood, the Mission and Rutland

Conceptual rendering of housing development proposed for 385-405 Leathead Road and 530-540 Dougal Road North. (Photo contributed)
Council had set aside $45,000 in the 2022 capital budget for dog park improvements. (Photo/Google)

Doggone good: New park for pooches approved for West Kelowna

Council approved the new park at Wildhorse Park at its Feb. 14 regular meeting

Council had set aside $45,000 in the 2022 capital budget for dog park improvements. (Photo/Google)
West Kelowna City Hall. (Black Press file photo)

Grants in aid given out by West Kelowna council

Council approved cash grants totaling $113,828 to 17 not-for-profit groups

West Kelowna City Hall. (Black Press file photo)