News

March 24 Council Meeting Moved to Westbank Lions Hall to Permit Social Distancing

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 20, 2020

The City of West Kelowna will move the March 24 Council meeting to a larger venue to ensure social distancing, as recommended by health authorities, to prevent the spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

Council Chambers in City Hall is too small to permit the six-foot required distance between the Mayor, six Councilors, and the staff that need to be in attendance. The Westbank Lions Community Centre has a much larger square footage, at 2,400 square feet, than Council...

COVID-19 Updates

The safety and well-being of our community is of utmost importance. City Hall access is restricted but we continue to provide the best level of customer service possible in a responsible, socially distanced manner. Please call us at 778-797-1000 or email us at info@westkelownacity.ca and we will connect you to the right place. We are also continuing our digital presence including our Daily Download video updates. For more information, please go to our COVID-19 webpage. Please stay safe - let's continue...

THE COVID-19 DAILY BRIEF - March 18, 2020

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Public Access Restricted at City Facilities

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

March 18, 2020

Further to the news release yesterday confirming that city recreational facilities are closed, public access to City Hall is now restricted until further notice to prevent the spread of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19).

City Hall continues to remain operational and staff are fully committed to serve our community with the best service levels possible. This means city staff are adjusting its service delivery model, such as increased use of phone, email and digital...

West Kelowna Recreational Facilities and Programs Close In Support of COVID-19 Response and Prevention

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 17, 2020

City Hall remains open to maintain civic services, until further notice; however, the City of West Kelowna is closing recreational facilities and programs and public access at all satellite facilities and offices effective end of day March 17. The City of West Kelowna is encouraging the public to conduct as much business as possible via eServices, phone, mail or email to encourage social distancing.

“Thank you to everyone for remaining dedicated to prevent the spread...