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City Of Kelowna 2021
UBCO unveils plans for an innovative ‘vertical campus’ in downtown Kelowna
UBCO has filed an application to create an unusual “vertical” campus in downtown Kelowna. “The…
Four more highrise towers proposed for Kelowna’s waterfront
An application has been filed with the City of Kelowna to rezone land in order…
Kelowna mayor plans to fight province’s decision to deny Uber expansion
Uber has been denied permission to expand outside the Lower Mainland and Whistler and the…
Kelowna can’t keep up with growing demand for shelter spaces for the homeless
When Les Bellamy heard an explosion late Sunday evening he looked out the window of…
Kelowna postpones Stuart Park ice rink opening
The City of Kelowna has postponed the opening of the popular Stuart Park outdoor ice…
Dream of new Kelowna performing arts centre shaken but not dashed
The dream to have a new performing arts centre open in Kelowna by 2026 has…
Kelowna preparing ice for popular Stuart Park skating rink
Kelowna is getting the Stuart Park ice rink ready in time for residents to enjoy…
Kelowna sends city staff to help get Merritt water systems running again
Eight Kelowna city staffers are on their way over the Okanagan Connector to assist in…
Kelowna starting $55M worth of flood mitigation work on Mill Creek
The City of Kelowna is about to take the first step in a six-year project…
Kelowna’s popular Knox Mountain reopens to sightseers, race cars in spring
After a two-year absence the Knox Mountain Hill Climb is returning to Kelowna for its…
Kelowna’s popular Knox Mountain Park could partially reopen to vehicles
COVID-19 triggered the closure of the road up Kelowna’s Knox Mountain to vehicles in the…
Why Kelowna’s newest waterfront park is delayed
Construction has not started on its Pandosy Waterfront Park while it waits for an environmental…
Kelowna’s emergency shelter spaces to grow by 30%
As temperatures drop, announcements are starting to be made about efforts to increase the emergency…
Move over e-scooters, e-bike share program launches in Kelowna
After a highly successful e-scooter summer season, Spin has expanded by launching an e-bike rental…
COVID has added $100 million in expenses for Kelowna’s long range construction plans
Construction cost increases, driven by COVID-induced material shortages and price hikes, are the main contributors…
Kelowna breaks the $1 billion mark in building permits issued this year
For the first time ever, the City of Kelowna has issued more than $1 billion…
Eldorado gate staying closed on Kelowna boardwalk because people can still dine outside
A written court ruling is now out that explains why the gate on the public…
Kelowna has fastest recovering airport in Canada
Kelowna’s airport has recovered faster from the COVID-19 shutdown than any other airport in Canada.…
E-scooter company suing City of Kelowna after business licence revoked
A Vancouver-based e-scooter rental company is suing the City of Kelowna, alleging the city revoked…
Plan Kelowna calling for boycott of Eldorado Hotel following court ruling
Al Janusas is fed up with the Eldorado Hotel’s continued refusal to open a gate…
Kelowna brings in mandatory vaccination policy for city staff
The City of Kelowna has joined Kamloops and other cities across the country in requiring…
Employee retention key concern if Kelowna brings in mandatory vaccination
It’s not the potential threat of legal action that has Kelowna’s top administrator moving cautiously…
Tallest building in Kelowna’s Rutland neighbourhood proposed
After a flurry of highrise proposals for downtown Kelowna last winter dribbled to a halt…
Tracking taxpayer dollars spent on expenses by Kelowna council harder than you’d think
Every year, municipalities and regional districts publish reports on how much mayors, councillors and directors…