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Peachland council will be looking at possibly restricting building heights along Beach Ave. (Photo/District of Peachland)

Peachland council to discuss limiting building heights along Beach Avenue

District staff is preparing a report outlining potential options for new zoning regulations

Peachland council will be looking at possibly restricting building heights along Beach Ave. (Photo/District of Peachland)
The District of Peachland’s current fire hall is too small to accommodate all vehicles and equipment. (District of Peachland/File photo)

New fire hall for Peachland moves forward

Council unanimously adopted a borrowing bylaw for the project at its Nov. 8 meeting

The District of Peachland’s current fire hall is too small to accommodate all vehicles and equipment. (District of Peachland/File photo)
After a two-year restoration J.N. Thompson House was relocated to 3940 Miller Rd. (Photo/City of Kelowna)

Historic Kelowna home up for heritage designation

J.N. Thompson House was built in 1911 at the corner of Richter St. and Sutherland Ave.

After a two-year restoration J.N. Thompson House was relocated to 3940 Miller Rd. (Photo/City of Kelowna)
The Okanagan Correctional Centre in Oliver. A Penticton councillor is introducing a notice of motion Tuesday, Nov. 15, for the purpose of finding out how many individuals in custody are released from the jail and dropped off in Penticton. (Western News - File)

Where are people from Okanagan Correctional Centre let out? Penticton councillor seeks answer

Helena Konanz is expected to introduce the notice of motion Tuesday, Nov. 15

The Okanagan Correctional Centre in Oliver. A Penticton councillor is introducing a notice of motion Tuesday, Nov. 15, for the purpose of finding out how many individuals in custody are released from the jail and dropped off in Penticton. (Western News - File)
Conceptual rendering of apartment complex planned for Harvey Ave. (Photo/City of Kelowna)

Kelowna council approves rezoning for large apartment complex on Harvey Ave.

Westrich Pacific Corp. to rezone six properties and build a 171-unit rental building

Conceptual rendering of apartment complex planned for Harvey Ave. (Photo/City of Kelowna)
Kelowna wastewater treatment facility. (Photo/City of Kelowna)

Utility rate hike likely for City of Kelowna customers

City staff report recommends four per cent increase in wastewater utility rate

Kelowna wastewater treatment facility. (Photo/City of Kelowna)
The current Glenmore Firehall is located at 550 Valley Road North. (Photo/Google)

New fire hall for Kelowna’s Glenmore neighbourhood

Changes to the Official Community Plan needed before construction can start

The current Glenmore Firehall is located at 550 Valley Road North. (Photo/Google)
Conceptual rendering of new KCC (in red) with pedestrian and bicycle paths indicated in yellow (Photo/City of Kelowna)

City of Kelowna seeking bids on largest development project ever

City council unanimously approved the KCC, to be built next to the Apple Bowl, in March

Conceptual rendering of new KCC (in red) with pedestrian and bicycle paths indicated in yellow (Photo/City of Kelowna)
Mayor Blair Ireland and Judge David Ruse (District of Lake Country)

Lake Country council sworn-in

The new council was sworn in on Nov. 1

Mayor Blair Ireland and Judge David Ruse (District of Lake Country)
New Kelowna Mayor Tom Dyas speaks at the swearing in ceremony for the new city council. (Barry Gerding/Black Press Media)

New Kelowna city council sworn into office

Mayor Tom Dyas heads up council of five incumbents, four newcomers

New Kelowna Mayor Tom Dyas speaks at the swearing in ceremony for the new city council. (Barry Gerding/Black Press Media)
Conceptual rendering of 19-storey tower proposed for 1333 Bertram Street. (Photo/City of Kelowna)

High-rise planned for Kelowna’s Bertram Street could be 19 storeys

A staff report to city council states that the permitted building height for that site is 12-storeys

Conceptual rendering of 19-storey tower proposed for 1333 Bertram Street. (Photo/City of Kelowna)
Kelowna City Hall. (Capital News file photo)

New Kelowna city council to be sworn-in Nov. 7

The ceremony will take place at the Kelowna Community Theatre starting at 7 p.m.

Kelowna City Hall. (Capital News file photo)
Members of West Kelowna council at its inaugural meeting (Nov. 1) following the Oct. 15, 2022 municipal election. (Photo/Gary Barnes Capital News)

Public safety, managing growth the priorities as new West Kelowna council sworn-in

‘As leaders, we have many ongoing responsibilities to fulfill’

Members of West Kelowna council at its inaugural meeting (Nov. 1) following the Oct. 15, 2022 municipal election. (Photo/Gary Barnes Capital News)
The community of Peachland voted in a new mayor and approved a borrowing referendum in order to replace its aging fire hall. (Photo/Peachland Fire & Rescue Service Facebook)

Official results for Peachland municipal election: Fire hall referendum passes

The community has a new mayor, four new councillors and a familiar face returns

The community of Peachland voted in a new mayor and approved a borrowing referendum in order to replace its aging fire hall. (Photo/Peachland Fire & Rescue Service Facebook)
David Habib is running for mayor of Kelowna. (Capital News file photo)

Kelowna Votes 2022: David Habib

Black Press Media is asking mayoral candidates their thoughts on various community issues

David Habib is running for mayor of Kelowna. (Capital News file photo)
General voting day for municipal elections is Oct. 15. (Black Press file photo)

More than 10,000 turn out for advanced voting in Kelowna election

Oct. 14 is the last day for advanced voting

General voting day for municipal elections is Oct. 15. (Black Press file photo)
Conceptual rendering of rental apartment building proposed for Wilkinson Street. (Photo/City of Kelowna)

More than 100 family apartments planned for south Kelowna

The building would be located between Springfield and McBride roads

Conceptual rendering of rental apartment building proposed for Wilkinson Street. (Photo/City of Kelowna)
A statement from Kelowna Professional Firefighters Association says “we support those who support us.” (Photo/KPFA Facebook)

Kelowna Firefighters Association spotlights candidates for council

Kelowna Professional Firefighters Association endorses one for mayor and seven for council

A statement from Kelowna Professional Firefighters Association says “we support those who support us.” (Photo/KPFA Facebook)
Kelowna City Hall. (Capital News file photo)

Province to help fund improvements to Kelowna corridor

The city will match the province’s $600,00 contribution

Kelowna City Hall. (Capital News file photo)
Outgoing West Kelowna councillors Jayson Zilkie (L) and Doug Findlater were recognized for their service to the community by incumbent mayoral candidate Gord Milsom. (Photo/City of West Kelowna)

Accolades for outgoing West Kelowna councillors

‘It is an honour to serve the community’

Outgoing West Kelowna councillors Jayson Zilkie (L) and Doug Findlater were recognized for their service to the community by incumbent mayoral candidate Gord Milsom. (Photo/City of West Kelowna)