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Don’t forget! Share your feedback on two community initiatives

Date of Issue: Friday, March 6, 2026

We want to hear from you. Share your feedback on two community initiatives that are currently open for input.

Community Safety & Well-being Plan Forum – open until March 13

We are seeking residents feedback on ways to improve safety and well-being in our community. Share your thoughts and ideas through our online ideation forum based on the six key themes that emerged from phase 1 of engagement.

Learn more at OurWK.ca/communitysafetyplan.

Memorial Park Plan Survey –...

Is your smoke alarm working? It’s a good time to check

Date of Issue: Friday, March 6, 2026

With the time change on the horizon this weekend, it’s a good reminder to change your smoke and carbon monoxide alarm batteries and make sure they are working properly. 

“Working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are one of the most effective ways of protecting you, and those you care about, from fire and the dangers of CO gas” said West Kelowna Fire Rescue Chief Jason Brolund. “Each year when our crews do their neighbourhood smoke alarm campaign, about half the...

West Kelowna seeks partners to deliver affordable housing

Date of Issue: Tuesday, March 3, 2026

The City of West Kelowna is launching West Kelowna Builds – Affordable Housing Partnership Program, which is aimed at increasing the supply and accelerating the delivery of affordable housing.

An Expression of Interest, available through the BC Bid Portal, seeks a broad range of creative concepts to explore a variety of partnership opportunities. The deadline for submissions is 2 p.m. on April 2, 2026.

“With the launch of West Kelowna Builds, we’re looking at...

West Kelowna’s Music in the Park wins Key Business Award

Date of Issue: Friday, Feb. 27, 2026

The City of West Kelowna thanks the Greater Westside Board of Trade for honoring Music in the Park with the Arts and Entertainment Award at the 24th Annual Key Business Awards on Thursday, Feb. 26.

“Music in the Park is a success because it brings our community together to celebrate local talent and create joyful, memorable summer evenings for our community,” said West Kelowna Mayor Gord Milsom. “A huge congratulations to everyone involved including fans,...

Council Highlights - Feb. 24, 2026

Date of Issue: Feb. 25, 2026

Watch meetings live or through the webcast archive

Council meetings are livestreamed at westkelownacity.ca/webcasts and archived within one business day. Please visit pub-westkelowna.escribemeetings.com to view the Feb. 24 webcast archive.

Council encourages participation in Pink Shirt Day

Council and staff participate in Pink Shirt Day every year to foster safety and well-being and promote a respectful workplace and encourage everyone to join in this important day, as a...