Tag Archives: City Hall
West K mayor won't run again
West Kelowna Mayor Gord Milsom is stepping away from politics after the next municipal vote next October.Milsom said the move comes as he shifts his focus toward family, including his three grandchild...
Nov 17, 2025
Vernon residents asked for input on draft financial plan
The City of Vernon is asking the public to have their say on the document that would guide next year's budget.The draft financial plan outlined an operational tax increase for 2026 of 6.74 per cent, a...
Nov 17, 2025
Kelowna community urged to wear pink at court for Bailey McCourt
Kelowna residents are being asked to show their support in pink as a sentencing hearing takes place for the man accused of killing Bailey McCourt in a broad-daylight attack this past July.James Plover...
Nov 17, 2025
Kelowna Springs Golf Course to be acquired by City
A proposed deal between the City of Kelowna and a developer appears set to preserve Kelowna Springs Golf course as a 9-hole entity with full-length holes.The future of the remaining 9-hole layout had ...
Nov 14, 2025
Mission Creek Greenway bypass to close for KLO bridge construction
Trail users should plan ahead as the Mission Creek Greenway Bypass at KLO Road will be closed at multiple points this month for construction related to the KLO Road Bridge Replacement Project.The trai...
Nov 14, 2025
Vernon hires new CAO, brings 25 years experience to the role
The City of Vernon has a new Chief Administrative Officer.The city says Carey Herd, who has over 25 years of experience in public administration, governance and corporate management, has been hired to...
Nov 14, 2025
Vernon ready to clear roads once snow starts to fly
The City of Vernon is ready for the winter weather.With the temperature dropping and the short-term forecast calling for a chance of overnight flurries starting early as Sunday, Nov. 16, the city said...
Nov 14, 2025
Kelowna to get mental crisis team in new year
A specialist mental health crisis response team is set to start up in Kelowna early in the new year.It will support people aged 13 and older experiencing a mental-health or substance-use crisis, which...
Nov 13, 2025
Green bins collected until year end
If you're wondering when curbside green bin collection ends, you have until the end of the year.It will then resume in March.The regional district says the waste gets composted into a nutrient-rich so...
Nov 13, 2025
Vernon's crime rates rose in third quarter
The City of Vernon saw increased criminal activity in July through September this year.The Vernon North Okanagan RCMP's quarterly report showed there were 1,805 criminal code violations in the third q...
Nov 13, 2025
