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Helpful utility billing solutions are available during Canada Post rotating strikes

Date of Issue: Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025

City of West Kelowna customers are encouraged to use online and in-person services to view and pay their utility bill on time and avoid any late fees. Quarterly utility bills were sent on Oct. 17 and due to rotating Canada Post strikes, return payments sent in the mail may be delayed in reaching the City.

To avoid unnecessary penalties, payment for bills must be received by the due date indicated on your bill. For this quarter’s utility bill, payment is due...

City of West Kelowna seeks volunteers to complete accessibility audits in Westbank Centre

Date of Issue: Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025

The City of West Kelowna is seeking up to 10 community members to help review the accessibility of active transportation infrastructure in Westbank Centre. This work will help the City identify and address barriers to mobility within the community and make sidewalks, bus stops, bike lanes, and intersections safer and more inclusive for everyone.

This pilot project, funded by Age-friendly BC, supports Goal Three of the City's Accessibility Plan: identifying...

Council highlights - Oct. 21, 2025

Regular Council Meeting

Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025

Date of Issue: Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025

Watch meetings live or through the webcast archive

Council meetings are livestreamed at westkelownacity.ca/webcasts and archived within one business day. To view the Oct. 21 webcast archive, please visit pub-westkelowna.escribemeetings.com.

Zoning and OCP amendments for 2211 Campbell Road adopted

Council approved reverting the land use designation and zoning for 2211 Campbell Roadback to agricultural and recreational...

Ban on open burning and campfires ends for the Central Okanagan

From the Regional District of Central Okanagan

Date of Issue: Monday, Oct. 20, 2025

Starting Monday, October 20, 2025 at noon, campfires and open burning will once again be permitted in most parts of the Central Okanagan due to the recent rains and cooler weather.

The campfire ban within local government fire jurisdictions in the Central Okanagan has been in place since August 28. With appropriate safety precautions to prevent the spread of fire, campfires are once again allowed within the...

New Fire Station 32, community hall and park improvements officially opened

Date of Issue: Friday, Oct. 17, 2025

West Kelowna Fire Rescue is now operating out of the new Fire Station 32 at 860 Anders Road in the Lakeview Heights neighbourhood. The new, modern station is a milestone for the City that will be a community amenity and meet the needs of the growing population of West Kelowna and Westbank First Nation for 75 years.

“This new fire station provides firefighters with a safer, more modern space to do their important work,” said Christine Boyle, Minister of Housing...