Shelley Jordan

A Kelowna dog owner has been reunited with their family pet, but it now has a licence tag hanging from its collar.  Had the dog originally been wearing a licence that would have been its ticket home. It took the extra effort of several Regional District Dog Pound staff to bring the previously unlicensed dog...

With sunny weather finally on the way, West Kelowna residents are reminded that Stage 1 Sprinkling Regulations are in effect throughout the irrigation season. Stage 1 Sprinkling Regulations are as follows: Sprinkling is only permitted at residential, commercial, and other non-agricultural properties as follows: Even numbered addresses: Watering is only permitted on Even Calendar Days....

WEST KELOWNA - Christy Clark's campaign chair, Ben Stewart, is reminding Westside-Kelowna residents that they have a dozen opportunities to vote cast their ballots between now and the July 10 byelection. "Byelections traditionally have a lower voter turnout and the summer can be a very busy time for families," said Stewart.  "However, this is an...

Cultural Development Plan Council provided key decisions on the developing Cultural Development Plan which will be incorporated into a draft Plan to be brought to Council for consideration of adoption this summer. The plan provides future direction, defines the municipal role and makes recommendations for actions that will shape and guide a realistic investment into...

Tax notices were sent in May to more than 14,000 property owners within the boundaries of the District of West Kelowna and payments are due before the close of business Friday, July 5, 2013. Taxes can be paid: In person, online or by telephone banking through most Canadian financial institutions; or, By mail, via courier...

Property owners are reminded that 2013 property taxes must be paid by midnight, Tuesday, July 2. “Taxes can be paid in person at City Hall or online at banking institutions,” says George King, Revenue Manager for the City of Kelowna. “City Hall closes at 4 p.m. and is closed for Canada Day on Monday, July...

Summer Nature Camps Registration is underway at the EECO (Environmental Education Centre for the Okanagan) in Mission Creek Regional Park for this summer’s Nature Camps. This popular half day summer program for youngsters returns during July and August with camps for youth aged 5 - 7. There is also a special program for pre-school children...

Seasonal Light Display Council approved a partnership with the Capri Rotary Club to trial a new seasonal light display. A maximum one-time contribution of $15,000 will help pay for electrical upgrades and operational costs that are not covered by sponsorship. Development Application Notification Council directed staff to adopt a more reader-friendly format for notifications. The...

Asst. Prof. Mary Jung to assess data from Achieving Healthier Weights project A professor from the University of British Columbia’s Faculty of Health and Social Development is heading up the evaluation of a four-year, $1.6-million national strategy aimed at achieving healthier weights in Canadian communities, announced Tuesday by the Public Health Agency of Canada. The...

The Regional District of Central Okanagan wishes to make it clear that it is not considering any change in regulations that would propose a ban on any specific breed of dog. Such a suggestion was not a part of the Regional Dog Control Service Review that was fully endorsed by the Regional Board last fall. ...

The Regional District of Central Okanagan wishes to make it clear that it is not considering any change in regulations that would propose a ban on any specific breed of dog. Such a suggestion was not a part of the Regional Dog Control Service Review that was fully endorsed by the Regional Board last fall. ...