News Items tag as: City of Kelowna 2018

Faster response times means better firefighting in Kelowna’s north end
December 19, 2018 - 2:00 PM

KELOWNA - Despite a 30 per cent cut in medical calls over the past few months, Kelowna’s fire department is going to grow by eight firefighters over the next two years, completing a 20 per cent increase in manpower over three years.
Skaters can once again warm their toes at Kelowna’s outdoor skating rink
December 19, 2018 - 11:44 AM

KELOWNA - A warm start to winter means skaters at the Stuart Park outdoor skating rink can enjoy the natural gas fire pit.
Funding shortfalls for roads, parks nothing new in Kelowna; what's new is $477 million price tag
December 18, 2018 - 5:30 PM

KELOWNA - The shocking cost of rebuilding aging roads, buildings and parks did not come as a surprise to those working for local governments, according retired Kelowna city manager Ron Mattiussi.
Cost of dumping your garbage on the rise in Kelowna
November 30, 2018 - 1:30 PM

KELOWNA - Fees at the Glenmore Landfill will go up $1 per vehicle or $10 per tonne starting Jan. 1, 2019.
Kelowna city council has little room to move when it comes to spending your money
November 20, 2018 - 5:00 PM

KELOWNA - Kelowna city council is getting ready to make the tough decisions required to set your property tax increase for 2019.
City working to find out why section of Knox Mountain continues to slowly slip away
November 05, 2018 - 11:00 AM

KELOWNA - The fences blocking off the north end of Ethel Street in Kelowna are yellow metal bordered by concrete blocks. Higher up Knox Mountain is an orange snow fence.
Big mixed-use development expected for property beside Kelowna's Gyro Beach
September 28, 2018 - 3:30 PM

KELOWNA - A high-profile piece of property in the Pandosy town centre could soon see a mixed-use development by Al Stober Construction.
Kelowna mayor into the lion's den for Chamber of Commerce debate
September 28, 2018 - 1:30 PM

KELOWNA - Incumbent Kelowna Mayor Colin Basran will presumably be heading into the lion’s den during the mayoral debate hosted by the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce.
Full Okanagan rail trail opening faces another delay after Agricultural Land Commission decision
September 24, 2018 - 9:49 AM

OKANAGAN - Even as the partial opening of the Okanagan Rail Trail is being celebrated this week, the complete opening of the trail looks like it's going to take even longer.
Mayor Basran confirmed for Rutland all candidates meeting as Kelowna's municipal election looms
September 20, 2018 - 2:00 PM

KELOWNA - Get out the popcorn, it’s show time.
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West Kelowna farm selling thousands of apples after fruit packers closure
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Penticton 'potio' smoking lounge blazing a trail for cannabis tourism
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Survey finds huge majority of British Columbians say homeownership now a luxury
A survey from Habitat for Humanity Canada shows 87 per cent of British Columbians view homeownership as a luxury. The online survey conducted by Leger for the non-profit asked 1,500 Canadians a range of questions about the housing cri

News Items tag as: City of Kelowna 2018

Faster response times means better firefighting in Kelowna’s north end

Skaters can once again warm their toes at Kelowna’s outdoor skating rink

Funding shortfalls for roads, parks nothing new in Kelowna; what's new is $477 million price tag

Cost of dumping your garbage on the rise in Kelowna

Kelowna city council has little room to move when it comes to spending your money

City working to find out why section of Knox Mountain continues to slowly slip away

Big mixed-use development expected for property beside Kelowna's Gyro Beach

Kelowna mayor into the lion's den for Chamber of Commerce debate

Full Okanagan rail trail opening faces another delay after Agricultural Land Commission decision

Mayor Basran confirmed for Rutland all candidates meeting as Kelowna's municipal election looms

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