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West Kelowna is doing fall maintenance on its popular Wine Route and will close Boucherie Road between Hayman and Stuart Roads, on Thursday, Oct. 15 from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.

If you’re ready to vote in the municipal election, you don’t have to wait. There are two more advance voting days: today, Oct. 13 and Thursday, Oct. 15, along with general voting day on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026.

Residents in the Rose Valley Water Service Area have reported some discolouration in their water.

Council highlights from the Oct. 6, 2026 meeting include the appointment of West Kelowna RCMP’s first Officer-in-Charge, adoption of the Westbank Urban Centre Plan, updates to several City policies, approval of the 2027 Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw and recognition of the City’s Finance department for receiving a Distinguished Budget Presentation Award.

From Oct. 4 to 10, Canada recognizes Fire Prevention Week. This is a great time to remember that fire safety starts with the actions we take every day.

It’s easier than ever to vote during the local election in the City of West Kelowna. During advanced and general voting days, you will vote for six councillors and one school trustee.

The public is invited to the official re-opening of the newly renovated Mount Boucherie Community and Childcare Centre on Thursday, Oct. 8, from 2 to 4 p.m. Join Mayor and Council, City staff and BGC Okanagan to celebrate the return of the $4.8-million joint-use facility, which provides space for childcare, community programming, public rentals and City administrative offices.

The Southeast District RCMP is pleased to announce that Staff Sergeant Brendan Dolan has been promoted and commissioned to the rank of Inspector and selected as the first Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of the West Kelowna RCMP Detachment.

Sept. 30 marks National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day, a time to reflect on the history and lasting impacts of residential schools, honour survivors and remember the children who never returned home. Learn about local opportunities to listen, learn and support Indigenous reconciliation in West Kelowna and the Okanagan.

West Kelowna Council met Sept. 22 for a Regular Meeting. Highlights include an update on advocacy efforts at the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) conference, recognition of National Truth and Reconciliation Day and Police and Peace Officers’ National Memorial Day, and the presentation of a Public Works Week award to the City. Council also approved an updated traffic calming policy, awarded a contract for flood mitigation design, and approved zoning for a six-storey mixed-use development on Churchill Road. Council also advanced a zoning amendment for 2-1812 Byland Road, approved 2027 permissive tax exemptions and supported a regional emergency support services grant application. Council meetings are livestreamed and archived online.