News Items tag as: City of Kelowna 2022

Despite fines, people still keep parking on snow routes in Kelowna
December 30, 2022 - 3:34 PM
iNwheels

Kelowna bans cars from parking on certain roads when it snows but getting residents to comply is tough.
Why Kelowna isn't spending its $100 million legacy fund
December 27, 2022 - 7:30 AM

The City of Kelowna has a Legacy Fund expected to reach more than $111 million next year.
Kelowna breaks its $1 billion building record
December 22, 2022 - 6:00 AM
iNhome

For the first time ever, the City of Kelowna issued $1 billion worth of building permits in 2021.
Kelowna snow removal routes in effect
December 20, 2022 - 4:05 PM
iNwheels

As the snow continues to fall, the City of Kelowna is sending out a friendly reminder to the motoring public to avoid parking their vehicles on the street.
Insulated tents on the way for Kelowna's homeless population
December 19, 2022 - 4:13 PM

More than two dozen insulated tents are on their way to Kelowna to help shelter the dozens of homeless who cannot get beds in local shelters during the current cold snap.
Calling Kelowna about when your street will be plowed? Be ready to talk to Snowbot
December 17, 2022 - 7:00 PM
iNwheels

While there’s not a lot of snow falling in Kelowna recently it’s bound to return, leaving many residents wondering when they’re finally going to have their street plowed.
Kelowna taxpayers facing 3.8% tax increase
December 08, 2022 - 4:54 PM
iNhome

Kelowna city council adopted a provisional budget with a tax increase of 3.8% today, Dec. 8, following a full day of discussions.
Kelowna lobbyists beware – there will be consequences if you break the rules
December 06, 2022 - 7:00 PM

A new lobbyist registry, currently being drafted at Kelowna city hall, will have penalties for those who don’t comply.
15-storey residential highrise proposed for Kelowna’s Capri-Landmark area
December 05, 2022 - 11:06 AM
iNhome

A 15-storey highrise is being planned to replace four single-family homes on Pacific Avenue, just south of the Capri Centre mall in Kelowna.
Landmark towers take over from Orchard Park mall as Kelowna’s biggest taxpayer
December 02, 2022 - 4:00 PM

For years, the Orchard Park mall had the highest business tax bill in Kelowna. That ended last year when Al Stober Construction – the firm behind the seven Landmark towers – took over the top spot.
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Why some bars and most breweries close early in downtown Kelowna
It’s 10:30 p.m. and the night feels young inside one of Kelowna’s charming breweries, but your hope of painting the town red is dashed by last call. That’s a pretty common experience for folks who aren’t familiar wit

Penticton 'potio' weed lounge going strong despite stifling regulations
A cozy, clean patio with picnic tables where Penticton’s potheads can gather outside a dispensary to get stoned is a surprisingly rare space. As of February 2024 cannabis shops in BC could have outdoor lounges for people to smoke, but

Door-to-door scams target Penticton seniors
Penticton seniors are being targeted by scammers posing as maintenance workers. Penticton RCMP say the suspects are focusing on apartment complexes and retirement homes, claiming they need to check safety systems like fire alarms and sprink

News Items tag as: City of Kelowna 2022

Despite fines, people still keep parking on snow routes in Kelowna

Why Kelowna isn't spending its $100 million legacy fund

Kelowna breaks its $1 billion building record

Kelowna snow removal routes in effect

Insulated tents on the way for Kelowna's homeless population

Calling Kelowna about when your street will be plowed? Be ready to talk to Snowbot

Kelowna taxpayers facing 3.8% tax increase

Kelowna lobbyists beware – there will be consequences if you break the rules

15-storey residential highrise proposed for Kelowna’s Capri-Landmark area

Landmark towers take over from Orchard Park mall as Kelowna’s biggest taxpayer

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