City Council

Conceptual rendering of multi-family housing development proposed for Hewetson Court. (Photo contributed)

Radon and traffic safety concerns ditch duplex development in Kelowna’s Upper Mission

The Hewetson Residents Group provided a 300-name petition and 48 pages of documentation to council

Conceptual rendering of multi-family housing development proposed for Hewetson Court. (Photo contributed)
Conceptual rendering of duplex development proposed for 662 Berk Court. (Photo contributed)

Neighbourhood vibe valued: Kelowna duplex development dumped

Council denied proposed rezoning to allow a two-lot subdivision at 662 Berk Court

Conceptual rendering of duplex development proposed for 662 Berk Court. (Photo contributed)
Conceptual rendering of apartment complex planned for 2471 Auburn Road. (Photo/David Eaton Architect)

Massive apartment development gets initial consideration at West Kelowna council

Traffic impact concerns shared by council, staff and applicant

Conceptual rendering of apartment complex planned for 2471 Auburn Road. (Photo/David Eaton Architect)
Okanagan Lake. (Black Press file photo)

Maintaining Okanagan Lake as high-quality water source ‘critical’: City staff

Council adopts principles in development of water security plan for Kelowna

Okanagan Lake. (Black Press file photo)
District of Peachland offices. (Gary Barnes/West K News)

Peachland councillor still concerned over Clements apartment complex

‘It more than doubles the resident occupancy of this particular area’

District of Peachland offices. (Gary Barnes/West K News)
Kelowna council chambers (Black Press file photo)

Managing public open mic would be difficult: Kelowna council

The issue of whether to include an ‘open mic’ segment at Kelowna city council drew passionate debate

Kelowna council chambers (Black Press file photo)
Students from KVR Middle School pictured with Penticton mayor and council, following the declaration of Real Acts of Caring week. (Photo- City of Penticton)

Grade 7 students share ‘acts of caring’ with Penticton city council

Mayor Julius Bloomfield declared Feb. 12 to 18, Real Acts of Kindness week in Penticton

Students from KVR Middle School pictured with Penticton mayor and council, following the declaration of Real Acts of Caring week. (Photo- City of Penticton)
Jeremy Welder, CEO of BGC Okanagan, Marlon Chow, Vernon-Monashee MLA Harwinder Sandhu, Emerson Beerstra, and Vernon Mayor Victor Cumming participate in a ribbon cutting ceremony for one of Vernon’s new child care facilities on Sept. 7, 2022. Vernon council will be asked Monday, Feb. 13, to approve more than $47,000 in additional funding for two facilities due to construction and insurance shortfalls.(Brendan Shykora - Morning Star)

Pair of Vernon childcare centres require additional funds

The Lakers and Recreation Complex facilities need more than $47,000 to meet project shortfalls

Jeremy Welder, CEO of BGC Okanagan, Marlon Chow, Vernon-Monashee MLA Harwinder Sandhu, Emerson Beerstra, and Vernon Mayor Victor Cumming participate in a ribbon cutting ceremony for one of Vernon’s new child care facilities on Sept. 7, 2022. Vernon council will be asked Monday, Feb. 13, to approve more than $47,000 in additional funding for two facilities due to construction and insurance shortfalls.(Brendan Shykora - Morning Star)
Council is supporting BC Transit’s funding application to the federal government’s Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program. (Black Press file photo)

A tale of two yards: Millions needed for new and old Kelowna transit facilities

Hardy Road facility is overcrowded and needs upgrades

Council is supporting BC Transit’s funding application to the federal government’s Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program. (Black Press file photo)
The City of Kelowna has applied for a provincial grant to refurbish the Island Stage in Waterfront Park. (Photo/City of Kelowna)

Kelowna’s Island Stage needs upgrades for the show to go on

The stage currently has several constraints and functional issues

The City of Kelowna has applied for a provincial grant to refurbish the Island Stage in Waterfront Park. (Photo/City of Kelowna)
Kelowna City Hall. (Black Press file photo)

City staff look to invest in Kelowna’s ‘strong financial health’

Staff will showcase a new financial health dashboard to council at its Feb. 13 meeting

Kelowna City Hall. (Black Press file photo)
Residents can also provide input on the budget through the city’s website. (Photo/City of West Kelowna)

Door closing on public input for City of West Kelowna budget

Final open house is Wed., Feb. 15, from 4 to 8 p.m. at West Kelowna Yacht Club

Residents can also provide input on the budget through the city’s website. (Photo/City of West Kelowna)
Kelowna City Council chambers. (Black Press file photo)

Kelowna council to ponder public comments at regular meetings

Council had expressed interest in using different options to hear from the public and organizations

Kelowna City Council chambers. (Black Press file photo)
Outdoor liquor consumption on select parks and beaches in Penticton is permitted for good. (Ale Trail photo)

Penticton council gives support to beach booze law

Liquor consumption will be permitted along the Okanagan and Skaha waterfronts from 12 to 9 p.m.

Outdoor liquor consumption on select parks and beaches in Penticton is permitted for good. (Ale Trail photo)
Council has deferred a decision on supporting the program until BC Transit provides further information. (Photo/BC Transit)

BC Transit’s ‘tap to pay’ testing Kelowna council

Umo allows riders to pay with mobile app, reloadable smart card, or mobile wallet

Council has deferred a decision on supporting the program until BC Transit provides further information. (Photo/BC Transit)
The apartment development is slated for the former Westwind Nursery site. (Photo/City of Kelowna)
The apartment development is slated for the former Westwind Nursery site. (Photo/City of Kelowna)
Former city councillor, and Okanagan MLA and MP, Al Horning honoured by Kelowna council. (Photo/Gary Barnes)

‘Champion of Rutland’ honoured by Kelowna council

Road connecting YLW and Rutland to be named after Al Horning

Former city councillor, and Okanagan MLA and MP, Al Horning honoured by Kelowna council. (Photo/Gary Barnes)
(Photo/District of Peachland)

Pinch under 4.25% tax hike proposed for Peachland property owners

Council will look at the tax increase and budget at its Feb. 7 regular meeting

(Photo/District of Peachland)
The apartment development is slated for the former Westwind Nursery site. (Photo/City of Kelowna)

Former Kelowna nursery site to house apartments

Two, five-storey buildings planned for 2165 Benvoulin Court

The apartment development is slated for the former Westwind Nursery site. (Photo/City of Kelowna)
There is also a suggestion to plan for and protect a rapid transit corridor along Highway 97 from the bridge to UBC Okanagan. (Black Press Media file photo)

Moving Kelowna into the future: Transportation overview going to council

Fast and reliable transit, with less waiting, is also part of the big picture

There is also a suggestion to plan for and protect a rapid transit corridor along Highway 97 from the bridge to UBC Okanagan. (Black Press Media file photo)