News Items tag as: Kelowna City Council 2024

Mayor’s task force wants to grow Kelowna's performing arts scene
December 07, 2024 - 10:00 AM

Kelowna’s mayor put together a task force that came up with a list of ways to support the performing arts in the city.
Kelowna proposes tax increase of 4.36% as budget talks begin
November 27, 2024 - 1:33 PM

The City of Kelowna is preparing its budget for 2025, and has proposed a property tax increase of 4.36 per cent.
Kelowna didn't properly track $20M spent on homelessness last year
November 26, 2024 - 5:30 PM

Kelowna council learned this week more than half of the city's departments aren't tracking what is spent on the homelessness crisis.
UBCO downtown Kelowna highrise debacle casts doubt on new 40-storey tower
November 25, 2024 - 5:00 PM
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City councillors expressed some concerns Monday about a proposed 40-storey tower on St. Paul Street right next to the UBC Okanagan’s downtown debacle, but the project is moving ahead.
Planned Kelowna transit improvements will help develop affordable housing
November 04, 2024 - 5:00 PM

The City of Kelowna is planning for public transit infrastructure that meshes with housing development.
Hotel next to Kelowna airport heads to city council for height approval
October 30, 2024 - 6:00 PM

The Kelowna International Airport’s master plan includes a hotel, but the lodging for weary travellers needs to get past a regulatory hurdle first.
City council gives new vision for Kelowna Tolko mill site unanimous approval
October 28, 2024 - 6:00 PM
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Kelowna city council has unanimously approved going ahead with the new vision for the redevelopment of the 40-acre property on the north end of downtown.
Kelowna builder proposing two projects with total of 335 new rental units
October 17, 2024 - 6:00 AM
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A Kelowna developer is proposing two new housing projects with a total of 335 rental units.
Knox Mountain Park development plan and expansion heads to Kelowna city council
September 26, 2024 - 4:30 PM

A developer plans to build residential and commercial space next to Knox Mountain Park in Kelowna, and has submitted a rezoning application to city council.
Kelowna city council to adopt small change to construction noise bylaw
July 09, 2024 - 5:19 PM

Kelowna city council has unanimously agreed to changes to the construction noise bylaw but they don't go as far as the original proposal from city staff.
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Why Kelowna's treatment of homeless encampments has changed over the years
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News Items tag as: Kelowna City Council 2024

Mayor’s task force wants to grow Kelowna's performing arts scene

Kelowna proposes tax increase of 4.36% as budget talks begin

Kelowna didn't properly track $20M spent on homelessness last year

UBCO downtown Kelowna highrise debacle casts doubt on new 40-storey tower

Planned Kelowna transit improvements will help develop affordable housing

Hotel next to Kelowna airport heads to city council for height approval

City council gives new vision for Kelowna Tolko mill site unanimous approval

Kelowna builder proposing two projects with total of 335 new rental units

Knox Mountain Park development plan and expansion heads to Kelowna city council

Kelowna city council to adopt small change to construction noise bylaw

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