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Council Proceeds With Resolution to Opt-out of Speculation and Vacancy Tax

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February 26, 2020

West Kelowna Council has passed a resolution that will be sent to the Ministry of Finance as part of continued efforts to have the city removed from the Speculation and Vacancy Tax (SVT).

In fall 2019, Council and staff met with the Minister of Finance to provide the justification for allowing West Kelowna to opt-out of the SVT. City staff also provided the Minister with comprehensive facts that demonstrated why the City of West Kelowna does not fit the criteria...

Yard Waste Pick Up Back On

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FEB. 25, 2020

It may feel a little chilly for gardening season just yet, but yard waste collection is back on! Starting Monday, March 2nd all residents receiving curbside garbage/recycling collection will also benefit from yard waste pick up every two weeks until the end of December.

Waste Reduction Facilitator Rae Stewart says, “Now is the time to do a post winter check-up of your yard waste cart. Make sure to take out any materials that don’t belong and may have landed in there...

Leap Year Deadline for Saving on Dog Licenses

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FEB. 24, 2020

The countdown is on for Central Okanagan dog owners to save on dog license fees for 2020.

This Saturday, February 29th is the last day they can renew or purchase a new license for the rate of $20 for a dog that’s spayed or neutered or $60 if it isn’t.  Starting March 1st, regular annual fees of $40 and $80 apply.

Thousands of dog owners have already saved money by using the convenient and secure online options (rdco.com/dogs) or renewed their pet license...

Council Advances Loan Bylaw for City Hall

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February 11, 2020

West Kelowna Council has given the first three readings to a borrowing bylaw that involves pursuing an Assent Free loan process to design and build its first City Hall.

The City’s current debt is below five per cent of its annual revenue calculation, defined by the Province of British Columbia, which allows a municipality to borrow against its revenue. This is a tool, through the Local Government Act, that allows the City to apply to borrow up to the $11 million...

Boil Water Notice Rescinded For Westbank Centre

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February 07, 2020

The City of West Kelowna, in cooperation with Interior Health, has rescinded a Boil Water Notice enacted February 04, 2020 after an accidental water main break.

The City of West Kelowna thanks customers for their patience and understanding while crews and officials conducted immediate repairs, completed mandatory post-repair water main flushing and conducted the obligatory consecutive days of system testing and laboratory analyses in order to confirm that the...