Tag Archives: City Hall

U.S. film tariff could threaten Okanagan’s growing production industry
The Kelowna Chamber of Commerce is raising concerns over a proposed U.S. tariff that could shake the foundation of B.C.'s growing film sector, including the Okanagan's booming production scene.The tar...
May 06, 2025

Sorry, sorry, sorry: West Kelowna admits communication missteps over water service
City of West Kelowna is offering multiple apologies and working to clear up confusion after sending letters to Rose Valley Water Service Area residents about repaying their share of the $75-million Ro...
May 02, 2025

West Kelowna residents notified of payment options for Rose Valley water project
Property owners in West Kelowna's Rose Valley Water Local Area Service are now receiving letters outlining how to repay their share of the $75 million Rose Valley Water Treatment Plant and Transmissio...
Apr 30, 2025

Kelowna breaks ground on $242 million Parkinson Recreation Centre
Construction officially begins Wednesday on Kelowna's most ambitious public infrastructure project to date, a $242 million rebuild of the Parkinson Recreation Centre that city officials say will resha...
Apr 30, 2025

Kelowna taxes: Where the money goes and comes from
Kelowna's 2025 budget comes in at just over $900 million, with more than $100 million going toward police, fire, and bylaw services.City council formally approved the numbers Monday, with $204 million...
Apr 28, 2025

Grants going to support sncəcmałqtn Agricultural Park projects
The Regional District of North Okanagan's new Agricultural Park is getting some financial aid.The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) approved a grant of $30,000 from its Water Conservation and Quality ...
Apr 16, 2025

Coldstream tax rates increasing by 9.44 per cent
The District of Coldstream has finalized its tax rate increase.At its regular meeting on Monday, April 14, Coldstream council voted in favour of a rate increase of 9.44 per cent. That would translate ...
Apr 15, 2025

Kelowna strengthens tenant protections, updates short-term rental rules
The City of Kelowna is introducing stronger protections for renters who are displaced by redevelopment, while also updating its approach to short-term rentals.City council has approved new rules requi...
Apr 15, 2025

Kelowna council to review new plan for displaced tenants
The City of Kelowna is set to introduce new tenant protection measures aimed at supporting renters displaced by redevelopment.The latest plan was prompted by a redevelopment application for a Mills Ro...
Apr 11, 2025

Will recreational offerings help get Kelowna Springs industrial development approved?
The company behind the proposed 35-acre industrial park on the lands it owns - which includes the Kelowna Springs golf course - is hoping their plans to also offer extensive recreational space and fac...
Apr 11, 2025

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