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Given variable air quality, tonight’s Music in the Park, an amazing tribute to ABBA and Fleetwood Mac, has been re-scheduled to Aug. 28, as we keep spectators and musicians’ health our top priority.

From Monday, July 27 to Monday Aug. 10, 2026, road closures and traffic disruptions are expected as part of a BC Hydro-led road project occurring across multiple jurisdictions, including West Bank First Nation and City of West Kelowna.

Grab your lawn chairs, bring your friends and family, and join us at Music in the Park this Friday, July 24, for a free evening of soft rock under the summer sky at the Annette Beaudreau Amphitheatre in Memorial Park.

The City of West Kelowna is inviting residents, businesses, community organizations and partners to review the draft Community Safety and Well-Being Plan and provide feedback before it is finalized. The draft plan reflects community input gathered through previous engagement phases and outlines eight strategic actions focused on building a safer, healthier and more connected community.

The City of West Kelowna, in consultation with Interior Health, has rescinded a Water Quality Advisory for the affected South Boucherie pressure zones in the Rose Valley Water Service Area.

Motorists are advised to expect minor traffic delays on Saturday, July 18 due to the World of Wheels Car Show at Kinsmen Athletic Park at 3170 Shannon Lake Road.

On Monday, July 20, crews will begin work on Phase 1 of the Brentwood Pedestrian Project, which will include improvements along Brentwood Road between Alhambra Drive and Ponderosa Court. 

The City of West Kelowna is inviting residents, businesses and property owners to review the draft Sanitary Master Plan and provide feedback through an online survey before Aug. 6, 2026. 

The City of West Kelowna has become one of 30 official Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) Housing Design Catalogue Local Partners, supporting faster, more efficient housing development through the adoption of five pre-reviewed home designs. Announced alongside MP and Secretary of State for Defence Procurement Stephen Fuhr, the partnership builds on the City's Housing Accelerator Fund initiatives, including the Grow a Suite Grant Program, to reduce costs, streamline approvals and encourage more affordable, infill and missing middle housing.

At its July 14 meeting, West Kelowna Council celebrated the Royal Canadian Legion's 100th anniversary, reminded prospective candidates that nomination packages for the 2026 local election are now available and encouraged residents to attend the return of Music in the Park. Council also directed public engagement on the draft Sanitary Sewer Master Plan, awarded the Elliott Road improvement contract, approved special events endorsements for Quails' Gate and Frind Estate wineries, adopted rezonings for Morningside Drive and Ross Road, advanced an organic waste pre-compost appliance program and renewed the licence of occupation for the Mar Fee off-leash dog park.