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The City of West Kelowna has launched a confidential third-party Whistleblower Office to support ethical conduct, corporate integrity and safe reporting of suspected wrongdoing by staff, volunteers, contractors and consultants. The program follows Council’s approval of Confidential Reporting (Whistleblower) Policy No. 0014 and is administered by independent investigators from Southern Law LLP.

West Kelowna Council held a Special Council Meeting on July 7 to review several key strategic initiatives through workshop-style discussions. Council provided feedback on the draft Community Safety & Well-Being Plan, proposed updates to the Traffic Calming Policy, the vision for the Westbank Urban Centre Plan and draft concepts for the Memorial Park Plan. No final decisions were made, with each project continuing to the next stage of development and public engagement.

A Category 1 campfire ban takes effect across the Central Okanagan on July 10 at 12 p.m. due to hot, dry conditions and elevated wildfire risk. The ban remains in effect until further notice and applies throughout West Kelowna and other local fire jurisdictions.

Music in the Park this Friday, July 3. A free evening of live blues under the summer sky at the Annette Beaudreau Amphitheatre in Memorial Park.

Those who are interested in being a candidate in the upcoming municipal election are invited to join Mayor Gord Milsom on Thursday, July 9, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at West Kelowna City Hall for an engaging candidate information session. To learn more about the election, visit westkelowna.ca/2026election.

Please ensure property taxes are paid to the City of West Kelowna and that Home Owner Grants are claimed through the Province of B.C. before 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 2 to avoid irreversible late penalties.

Kick start your summer with some weekend activities before celebrating Canada Day next week including Music in the Park, Multiculturalism Day, Canada Day and more!

West Kelowna Council Highlights from the June 23, 2026 meeting include recognition of the City’s national financial reporting award, updates on the Kalamoir Park wildfire response, upcoming community events, housing initiatives, transportation projects, and infrastructure investments. Council also considered zoning amendments, election-related bylaws, BC Hydro transmission improvements, road rehabilitation projects, and strategic plans that support growth, engagement and service delivery in West Kelowna.

On Tuesday, June 23, crews will install a new commemorative crosswalk at the intersection of Elliott Road and Dobbin Road to pay tribute to Canadian veterans and active service members.