Tag Archives: City Hall

Kelowna RCMP gains local focus with new 'Officer in Charge'
Superintendent Chris Goebel has been named the new Officer in Charge of the Kelowna RCMP Detachment, marking a significant shift in how police leadership is structured in the city.Goebel, a policing v...
Jul 23, 2025

West Kelowna looking to protect renters
People renting in West Kelowna might soon get more help if their homes are torn down for new buildings.City council will discuss new rules on Tuesday to make sure renters and people living in mobile h...
Jul 21, 2025

Polson Park renewal enters next phase
The City of Vernon has completed Phase 1 of the Polson Park Naturalization Project and launched Phase 2, aimed at restoring Vernon Creek and boosting biodiversity.A community celebration was held Frid...
Jul 18, 2025

Summer roadwork ramps up across Kelowna with closures and delays ahead
Summer construction season is in full swing across Kelowna, and the City is warning drivers to prepare for traffic disruptions in several key areas beginning next week.On Burtch Road, lanes will be re...
Jul 18, 2025

Kelowna parking services relocating
Kelowna Parking Services is moving to a new office at 1450 St Paul St to serve the public better.Starting now, ECO-Passes and bylaw inquiries are handled at the new location. Resident and accessible p...
Jul 17, 2025

Kelowna council to review proposed transit fare hike
Kelowna city council will take a closer look Monday at a proposal that could see transit fares rise for the first time in several years.The suggested changes would increase the cost of bus passes and ...
Jul 17, 2025

Vernon committee formed to find more land for housing
The City of Vernon is taking action to find more land to build housing.At the regular council meeting Monday, June 14, the city announced that it had formed a Land Use Committee.That committee will be...
Jul 16, 2025

City of Vernon purchasing new vehicles, equipment
Vernon City Council has approved replacing some items in its vehicle fleet.At the regular meeting Monday, June 14, council was presented an opportunity to replace a Bobcat, a loader, a pickup truck, a...
Jul 16, 2025

Vernon Creek Naturalization project moving along, celebration goes Friday
The work at the creek in Polson Park has made some progress.A city staff report says crews began work for Phase 2 of the Vernon Creek Naturalization project in June, and have since removed sluice gate...
Jul 16, 2025

Grant going to help maintain 130-year-old Vernon home
Some financial aid will go to support a heritage home located just outside Vernon's downtown core.At the regular meeting Monday, July 15, Vernon City Council was asked to provide a $5,000 Heritage Res...
Jul 15, 2025

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