City Council

Lake Country Municipal Hall (Photo courtesy District of Lake Country)

Budget to be discussed at Lake Country town hall

Property owners are facing a tax increase somewhere between 9.95 and 19.02 per cent

Lake Country Municipal Hall (Photo courtesy District of Lake Country)
Kelowna-Lake Country MP Tracy Gray was before Kelowna council Jan. 16 asking support for Bill C-283. (@TracyGrayKLC/Twitter)

Kelowna council backs MP’s private bill to ‘end revolving door’

Bill C-283 would amend the criminal code to support a two-stream sentencing process

Kelowna-Lake Country MP Tracy Gray was before Kelowna council Jan. 16 asking support for Bill C-283. (@TracyGrayKLC/Twitter)
Lake Country council begins budget deliberations Jan. 26. (Black Press file photo)

Large property tax hike looms in Lake Country

Increase could be nearly 20 per cent

Lake Country council begins budget deliberations Jan. 26. (Black Press file photo)
Conceptual rendering of industrial development proposed for 9640 McCarthy Road in Kelowna. (Photo/City of Kelowna)

Kelowna council to consider new industrial development

Space would be nearly 10,000 square metres

Conceptual rendering of industrial development proposed for 9640 McCarthy Road in Kelowna. (Photo/City of Kelowna)
(Photo/District of Peachland)

Building height ban a concern for Peachland planners

In 2022, council directed staff to prepare a report outlining options for new zoning regulations

(Photo/District of Peachland)
The survey, conducted by Henluk Consulting Ltd., gathered information from people who are homeless, living on the streets, living in emergency shelters, and those at risk of homelessness.  (Black Press file photo)

Many people accessing social services in West Kelowna need housing and food: Survey

Approximately 77 per cent of respondents said they accessed services for shelter, food, and clothing

The survey, conducted by Henluk Consulting Ltd., gathered information from people who are homeless, living on the streets, living in emergency shelters, and those at risk of homelessness.  (Black Press file photo)
An application for 99-unit single-family, duplex, and townhome development has been submitted to the city. (City of Kelowna)

Final phase of Kelowna’s Kettle Valley Development ready to move forward

A 2021 application consisted of 67 single-family homes

An application for 99-unit single-family, duplex, and townhome development has been submitted to the city. (City of Kelowna)
Kelowna Springs Golf Club lands are currently designated for future industrial use under the 2040 Official Community Plam. (Photo/Facebook)

Another round aimed at saving popular Kelowna golf course

Coun. Luke Stack trying again to change land designation for Kelowna Springs Golf Course

Kelowna Springs Golf Club lands are currently designated for future industrial use under the 2040 Official Community Plam. (Photo/Facebook)
Conceptual rendering of multi-family townhouse development planned for 949 Heweston Court. (Photo/City of Kelowna)

Kelowna council pushes for public hearing on next phase of Ponds development

A 31-unit townhouse development is being proposed for Heweston Court

Conceptual rendering of multi-family townhouse development planned for 949 Heweston Court. (Photo/City of Kelowna)
Conceptual rendering of apartment building planned for 450-490 Asher Road. (Photo/City of Kelowna)

Six-storey apartment building planned for Kelowna’s Rutland neighbourhood

The building will contain studio, one and two-bedroom apartments, as well as 136 parking stalls

Conceptual rendering of apartment building planned for 450-490 Asher Road. (Photo/City of Kelowna)
The City of Vernon is expected to discuss a notion of motion to create a diversity, equity and inclusivity strategy at its regular meeting Monday, Jan. 9. (File photo)

Vernon councillor motions for diversity strategy

Kari Gares’ notice of motion for diversity, equity and inclusivity strategy set for council Jan. 9

The City of Vernon is expected to discuss a notion of motion to create a diversity, equity and inclusivity strategy at its regular meeting Monday, Jan. 9. (File photo)
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Kelowna council committee appointments made

‘We are fortunate to have councillors with a broad variety of backgrounds’

(Black Press file photo)
West Kelowna Mayor Gord Milsom. (Black Press file photo)

West Kelowna mayor urges need for more housing as council cancels carriage house

‘We have an opportunity to help an individual or family that can use a roof over their heads’

West Kelowna Mayor Gord Milsom. (Black Press file photo)
Townhouse development proposed for Lower Glenrosa Road in limbo. (Photo/Google Maps)

Too many ‘what ifs’ for townhouse development, says West Kelowna council

Councillors have several concerns about the property at 2734 and 2736 Lower Glenrosa Road.

Townhouse development proposed for Lower Glenrosa Road in limbo. (Photo/Google Maps)
Welcome to West Kelowna sign. (Black Press file photo)

City of West Kelowna celebrates 15th birthday

On Dec. 6, 2007, the community was incorporated as Westside District Municipality.

Welcome to West Kelowna sign. (Black Press file photo)
West Kelowna City Hall (Black Press file photo)

Flip-flop on meeting clock for West Kelowna council

Council will not be changing afternoon meeting times

West Kelowna City Hall (Black Press file photo)
Kelowna Mayor Tom Dyas during 2023 budget deliberations Dec. 8. (City of Kelowna)

Kelowna mayor pleased with first budget on his watch

City staff and council keep 2023 property tax increase under four per cent

Kelowna Mayor Tom Dyas during 2023 budget deliberations Dec. 8. (City of Kelowna)
Kelowna council is deliberating the 2023 preliminary budget. (Photo/Gary Barnes)

Kelowna council approves less than 4 per cent property tax increase

Council and city staff went through the document line-by-line.

Kelowna council is deliberating the 2023 preliminary budget. (Photo/Gary Barnes)
The Lake Country Art Gallery has requested an additional $10,000 for 2023 and 2024 from district council. (Photo/Brittany Webster)

Lake Country Art Gallery asks for more funding to support staff

‘Our demands for operation costs are such that our increase in wages has been minimal’

The Lake Country Art Gallery has requested an additional $10,000 for 2023 and 2024 from district council. (Photo/Brittany Webster)
According to apartment listing website, Zumper, as of Dec. 3 the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Kelowna is $1,920. (Black Press files)

Kelowna city staff hoping ‘unprecedented numbers’ of approved rentals will improve low vacancy rates

‘Exactly what we’re looking for when we’re talking about putting housing in the right place’

According to apartment listing website, Zumper, as of Dec. 3 the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Kelowna is $1,920. (Black Press files)
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