Tag Archives: City Hall
Central Okanagan open burning season delayed
The start of the open burning season in the Central Okanagan has been pushed back to Oct. 15. Fire officials said ongoing high temperatures, dry conditions, and elevated fire danger ratings have made ...
Sep 25, 2025
Pool owners reminded to take precautions when draining water
The City of Vernon encourages people to protect waterways when draining their pools.With fall temperatures approaching, the city reminded Vernon residents to take care when draining pools, hot tubs, s...
Sep 24, 2025
Suspicious fires continue in West Kelowna, RCMP investigating
Residents in West Kelowna remain on high alert after two fires were set Monday evening in the Lower Gellatly area, marking the latest in a series of suspicious blazes in the community.Both fires were ...
Sep 24, 2025
Youth secure soccer nets in Coldstream park
Advocacy from two local youths have led to a change in amenities at a local park.Grayson and Griffin Poulter wrote a letter to Coldstream Council in July of 2024, requesting that soccer nets be instal...
Sep 24, 2025
Coldstream changes newsletter distribution process amid mail delivery ban
The District of Coldstream has made a change to how it distributes its newsletter.The Canadian Union of Postal Workers implemented ban on delivery of neighbourhood mail on Sept. 15, which applies to t...
Sep 23, 2025
RDCO urges residents to cut contamination in curbside recycling
The Regional District of Central Okanagan is reminding residents this fall to clean up their recycling habits and help reduce contamination in curbside carts. The push comes after member municipalitie...
Sep 22, 2025
Vernon bringing forward resolutions, advocating for other policy changes at UBCM Convention
The City of Vernon will bring forward some resolutions and take part in other advocacy work at the Union of B.C. Municipalities (UBCM) convention.The city is involved in two resolutions to be discusse...
Sep 21, 2025
Mayors from Vernon, Kelowna, and elsewhere in the Okanagan call for justice reform
The Mayor of Vernon and other local leaders from the Okanagan have issued a call for justice reform.An op-ed by Vernon Mayor Victor Cumming, Kelowna Mayor Tom Dyas, West Kelowna Mayor Gord Milsom, and...
Sep 19, 2025
Canadian Airports Safety Week wraps up at Kelowna International Airport
Kelowna International Airport joined others across the country this week in marking Canadian Airports Safety Week.The national initiative, led by the Canadian Airports Council, focuses on promoting sa...
Sep 19, 2025
Kelowna Rockets kick off 30th anniversary season as hosts of Memorial Cup
The Kelowna Rockets will kick off their 30th anniversary season Friday night when they host the Spokane Chiefs at Prospera Place. Faceoff is set for 7:05 p.m., with live coverage on 104.7 The Lizard a...
Sep 19, 2025
