News Items tag as: City of Kelowna 2017

Wave machine facing uncertain future in Kelowna
December 22, 2017 - 1:30 PM

KELOWNA - If you’re like most people, your experience with the FlowRider wave simulator at Kelowna’s H20 people has been mainly watching other people use it.
Money flows as the snow flies in Kelowna
December 18, 2017 - 7:00 PM

KELOWNA - City crews and contractors are hitting the streets for some serious snow removal, but this time everyone's prepared.
City asks drivers to park off road when snow starts
December 18, 2017 - 6:00 PM

KELOWNA - A significant amount of snow is expected by mid-week and city crews are gearing up to clear it away.
Downtown Kelowna parking plan may bump into 'peak car'
December 14, 2017 - 5:30 PM

KELOWNA - How to maximize parking in downtown Kelowna is the question and the downtown parking master plan, approved for further development by council this week, should soon give the city some answers.
Kelowna stays the course with 3.6 per cent property tax increase
December 14, 2017 - 4:24 PM

KELOWNA - Calling it an easily defensible budget, Kelowna council has approved a property tax increase of 3.6 per cent for 2018.
Okanagan Rail Trail moves ahead in bits and pieces
December 13, 2017 - 6:00 PM

KELOWNA - Construction begins next week on Kelowna’s portion of the Okanagan Rail Trail between Dilworth Road and UBC Okanagan with plans already in the works for the next section out to Kelowna International Airport.
One big difference between Kelowna and West Kelowna? Tax increases
December 13, 2017 - 5:00 PM

CENTRAL OKANAGAN - West Kelowna is continuing its history of tight property tax increases in 2018. Kelowna, not so much.
Kelowna modular housing project for the homeless delayed over visual concerns
December 12, 2017 - 4:30 PM

KELOWNA - A decision on a controversial modular housing project for the homeless has been deferred after pressure from area businesses.
New fire engine, more firefighters drive Kelowna property tax increase
December 11, 2017 - 8:30 PM

KELOWNA - A request for another fire truck and twelve more firefighters is the driving force behind this year’s proposed 3.59 per cent property tax increase in Kelowna.
Bike sharing coming to Kelowna
December 11, 2017 - 2:00 PM

KELOWNA - Big city bike sharing could be coming to Kelowna.
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