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Council Proceeds With Resolution to Opt-out of Speculation and Vacancy Tax
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 26, 2020West 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.
Yard Waste Pick Up Back OnFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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.
Leap Year Deadline for Saving on Dog LicensesFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FEB. 24, 2020
The countdown is on for Central Okanagan dog owners to save on dog license fees for 2020.
Council Advances Loan Bylaw for City HallFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 11, 2020West 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.
Boil Water Notice Rescinded For Westbank CentreFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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The City of West Kelowna, in cooperation with Interior Health, has rescinded a Boil Water Notice enacted February 04, 2020 after an accidental water main break.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.
City Invites Bidders for Rose Valley Water Treatment Plant Civil WorksFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 07, 2020
The City of West Kelowna issued its civil works tender documents today for the Rose Valley Water Treatment Plant.
This earmarks the first of two substantive tenders to perform construction activities at the Rose Valley Water Treatment Plant, located at the end of Rosewood Drive.
