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Conference showcases WFN’s unique economic strength
April 02, 2017 - 11:56 AM

WESTBANK: Westbank First Nation held an Economic Development Conference today showcasing to over 120 business delegates its unique and continued economic strength, and plans for future growth.

“WFN is heavily involved in the business community, and recognizes Economic Development as vital to our long-term success as a self-determining First Nation,” says Chief Roxanne Lindley.
Lions Hall transferred to City of West Kelowna
March 29, 2017 - 1:46 PM

Mayor Doug Findlater and members of West Kelowna Council are pleased to announce that negotiations with the Westbank Lions Club to transfer ownership of its Westbank Lions Hall to the City of West Kelowna have been successfully completed and the hall will remain a community recreational and event facility.
Peachland council meeting highlights Feb. 28, 2017
March 01, 2017 - 2:17 PM

TOURISM PROMOTION COMMITTEE ANNUAL REPORT - 2016
Council received the Annual Report from the Tourism Promotion Committee and forwarded a budget request of $2,500 to the 2017 budget deliberations.
Tourism decision next steps and facts
January 27, 2017 - 3:38 PM

KELOWNA - At a public hearing Tuesday, Council approved third reading for an official community plan amendment and rezoning that would allow the project to go ahead if it receives fourth reading at a future Council meeting.

Now that the public hearing is closed, Council members are not permitted to receive any new information or comment from the applicant or public on the proposal under Community Charter legislation.
Highlights of the Regional Board Meeting – December 12, 2016
December 16, 2016 - 12:50 PM

North Westside Review Study Supported
Council meeting highlights
November 10, 2016 - 12:41 PM

Tallus Ridge Drive Development
Proposed new Tourism Kelowna visitor's centre downtown
November 01, 2016 - 11:12 AM

In early November, Tourism Kelowna will apply to the City of Kelowna for rezoning to build a new visitor centre downtown on a small City-owned parking lot at Queensway and Mill Street, a parking lot that is slated to be closed as part of the new hotel project. It would lease this land from the City for this public amenity. The proposal is different from the one Tourism Kelowna announced earlier this year.

“We started this public process in March.
West Kelowna UBCM meeting news
September 27, 2016 - 4:14 PM

Today at the Union of BC Municipalities convention, members of West Kelowna Council met with BC Assessment to seek a solution to a new concern that some property owners are potentially being double-billed for certain services.

West Kelowna Council is attending the UBCM convention in Victoria this week and are provided with short face-to-face meetings with provincial government representatives. On Tuesday, September 27, Council members met with BC Assessment representatives.
Central City Foundation continues to seek new operator for The Crossing
June 26, 2015 - 9:00 AM

KEREMEOS - Five months after the Portage residential treatment centre for addicted youth, known as The Crossing at Keremeos closed its doors, the owner of the property says work to reopen the facility continues.
UBC Management students win high praise from Totalamber CEO
April 20, 2015 - 3:29 PM

KELOWNA - After three days of challenging competition, six UBC students in the Bachelor of Management program have won high praise from competition partner Totalamber. Over 48 hours, working in 34 teams, every third-year Management student tackled business questions at the heart of Totalamber’s future during the fourth annual Live Case Challenge, sponsored by Argus Properties Ltd.
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FYI - For Your Information

Conference showcases WFN’s unique economic strength

Lions Hall transferred to City of West Kelowna

Peachland council meeting highlights Feb. 28, 2017

Tourism decision next steps and facts

Highlights of the Regional Board Meeting – December 12, 2016

Council meeting highlights

Proposed new Tourism Kelowna visitor's centre downtown

West Kelowna UBCM meeting news

Central City Foundation continues to seek new operator for The Crossing

UBC Management students win high praise from Totalamber CEO

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