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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 07, 2020
West Kelowna Council has reduced the proposed tax increase from 4.8 per cent to 2.8 per cent in order to provide relief to residents and businesses facing financial hardships due to COVID-19. The lower rate was included in an amendment to the City’s 2020 – 2024 Financial Plan, which Council adopted at the April 7 meeting.
“Cutting the tax increase is the right thing to do and we must continue to look for ways to...
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News Release April 7, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic is front and centre for every Central Okanagan resident these days.  We’re all learning to adapt as the virus continues to unfold and affect our lives.
Recognizing that, there’s also another seasonal reality that some residents may need to consider.
Those property owners that have had issues in the past with flooding are encouraged to take a look at their flood preparation plans.  It’s...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 03, 2020
The City of West Kelowna will hold an electronic Council Meeting April 7, 2020.
In response to COVID-19, recent Provincial Ministerial Orders allow Council to hold regular meetings without the requirement for public in-person attendance. The City of West Kelowna is ensuring transparency, openness and engagement through the continued practice of webcasting the meeting live while adhering to the requirements of the Provincial...
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News Release April 3, 2020 Effective immediately, all campfires are prohibited throughout all Central Okanagan municipalities and electoral area Fire Service Areas. 
The ban will remain in effect until further notice to support COVID-19 health efforts by reducing potential air pollution.
This follows last week’s decision from BC Environment and health officials to suspend open burning until at least April 15 in High Sensitivity Areas including the Central...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 02, 2020
Crews have now delivered sand and sandbags to the usual lakefront locations throughout the City of West Kelowna, should residents need to make any flood preparations later this season.
The City stocks these convenient locations every year as a service to residents to help in cases where seasonal flooding has affected their properties in the past.
In keeping with COVID-19 prevention guidelines, please practice social distancing...
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