News Items tag as: City of Kelowna 2021

UBCO unveils plans for an innovative 'vertical campus' in downtown Kelowna
December 28, 2021 - 6:00 AM

UBCO has filed an application to create an unusual “vertical” campus in downtown Kelowna.
Four more highrise towers proposed for Kelowna’s waterfront
December 21, 2021 - 3:50 PM
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An application has been filed with the City of Kelowna to rezone land in order to build four highrise towers on the waterfront next to the Waterscapes development on Sunset Drive.
Kelowna mayor plans to fight province's decision to deny Uber expansion
December 17, 2021 - 3:30 PM

Uber has been denied permission to expand outside the Lower Mainland and Whistler and the mayor of the B.C. Interior's largest city is not pleased.
Kelowna can’t keep up with growing demand for shelter spaces for the homeless
December 07, 2021 - 7:30 AM

When Les Bellamy heard an explosion late Sunday evening he looked out the window of his downtown Kelowna home to see a fire amongst some shopping carts next to the Kelowna Library.
Kelowna postpones Stuart Park ice rink opening
November 30, 2021 - 3:00 PM

The City of Kelowna has postponed the opening of the popular Stuart Park outdoor ice rink to Dec. 3 at 10 a.m., due to warm temperatures.
Dream of new Kelowna performing arts centre shaken but not dashed
November 29, 2021 - 7:30 AM

The dream to have a new performing arts centre open in Kelowna by 2026 has not been dashed after a report to City Hall suggested it’s not likely to happen before 2028 and may even be beyond 2030.
Kelowna preparing ice for popular Stuart Park skating rink
November 25, 2021 - 3:00 PM

Kelowna is getting the Stuart Park ice rink ready in time for residents to enjoy a December skate.
Kelowna sends city staff to help get Merritt water systems running again
November 22, 2021 - 1:49 PM

Eight Kelowna city staffers are on their way over the Okanagan Connector to assist in getting Merritt’s water systems up and running again.
Kelowna starting $55M worth of flood mitigation work on Mill Creek
November 22, 2021 - 7:00 AM

The City of Kelowna is about to take the first step in a six-year project to reduce the flooding risk for homes and businesses in the city's downtown.
Kelowna’s popular Knox Mountain reopens to sightseers, race cars in spring
November 17, 2021 - 3:30 PM

After a two-year absence the Knox Mountain Hill Climb is returning to Kelowna for its 63rd edition, just after the roadway in the popular city park opens to other vehicles next spring.
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News Items tag as: City of Kelowna 2021

UBCO unveils plans for an innovative 'vertical campus' in downtown Kelowna

Four more highrise towers proposed for Kelowna’s waterfront

Kelowna mayor plans to fight province's decision to deny Uber expansion

Kelowna can’t keep up with growing demand for shelter spaces for the homeless

Kelowna postpones Stuart Park ice rink opening

Dream of new Kelowna performing arts centre shaken but not dashed

Kelowna preparing ice for popular Stuart Park skating rink

Kelowna sends city staff to help get Merritt water systems running again

Kelowna starting $55M worth of flood mitigation work on Mill Creek

Kelowna’s popular Knox Mountain reopens to sightseers, race cars in spring

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