News

  • We're Hiring! July 2024

    Come join our team! 

    The City of West Kelowna is currently accepting applications for the following positions:

    • Building Officials
    • Buyer
    • Facilities Operator III
    • Financial Analyst - Capital
    • Parks Supervisor
    • Planner II / III
    • Planning Technician
    • Relief / Casual - Facilities Operator II
    • Utility Operators

    For more information including how to apply, visit Jul 22, 2024

  • Roundabout construction begins this week on Shannon Lake Road

    Monday, July 22, 2024

    Beginning later this week, a temporary traffic pattern change is scheduled to go into effect on Shannon Lake Road as crews begin roundabout construction as part of the Shannon Lake Road Active Transportation Corridor Project.
     
    Starting Wednesday, July 24, Shannon Lake Road at the Asquith Road/Asquith Court intersection will be temporarily closed with modified traffic patterns to vehicle traffic from July 24 through late September for 24 hours a day, including weekends.

  • Sherman Doucette and the Tankful of Blues set to headline this Friday’s Music in the Park


    Tuesday, July 16, 2024
     
    Blues enthusiasts and music lovers are in for a treat at this Friday’s free Music in the Park concert!
     
    Headlining this Friday’s show is Sherman Doucette and the Tankful of Blues, starting at approximately 8 p.m.
  • Caution urged with extreme fire danger rating in West Kelowna area parks

    Caution urged with extreme fire danger rating in West Kelowna area parks

    Thursday, July 11, 2024

    With sustained hot and dry weather comes a significant increase in wildfire risk, and the City of West Kelowna urges residents and visitors to use extreme caution when spending time in local parks this summer.

    Here are a few key reminders to keep in mind:

    • Smoking, vaping and open flames are not permitted in parks, and any smoking materials in nearby areas should be properly extinguished.
  • Don’t miss out on Westside Daze celebrations this weekend

    Don’t miss out on Westside Daze celebrations this weekend

    Wednesday, July 10, 2024 

    Join the City of West Kelowna at this weekend’s Westside Daze festivities!

    Enjoy annual Westside Daze community events, hosted by the Westside Celebration Society, from Friday evening July 12 through Sunday afternoon, July 14. The City of West Kelowna is a proud supporter of Westside Daze and is looking forward to joining in on the fun at the parade on Saturday, July 13 at 10:30 a.

  • Last call for input! Share your thoughts to help us develop the West Kelowna Infill Housing Strategy

    Last call for input! Share your thoughts to help us develop the West Kelowna Infill Housing Strategy

    Thursday, July 11, 2024

    The deadline to share your input on our City’s Infill Housing Strategy is fast approaching and we want to hear from you!

    Our community has until July 15 to provide input on how we can integrate infill housing into our West Kelowna neighbourhoods.

    Your input will help the City develop policy to support diverse housing options that meet the needs of all residents.

  • Council Highlights - July 9, 2024

    Regular Meeting
    Tuesday, July 9, 2024

    Watch Council meetings live or view the webcast archive
    Council meetings are livestreamed at  Jul 10, 2024

  • Campfire ban across the Central Okanagan begins Friday

    From the Regional District of Central Okanagan

    Tuesday, July 9, 2024

    Effective July 12, 2024, at 12 p.m.

  • ‘You ain’t nothin’ but an’ Elvis fan at this week’s Music in the Park

    Wednesday, July 3, 2024

    Rock n’ roll and Elvis fans will not want to miss this week’s free Music in the Park concert on Friday night, featuring Matt Cage as the hound dog himself!

    A Toronto native, Cage has portrayed "The King" in sold-out theatres, festival-headlining shows and musical plays all across Canada and the United States.

    The emerging artist will perform at 6:30 p.

  • City, ORL, WFN and and Service Providers Celebrate Opening of City Hall/Library Building

    West Kelowna, Okanagan Regional Library, Westbank First Nation and Service Providers Officially Celebrate Opening of City Hall/Library Building with Community 

    Saturday, June 29, 2024

    The City of West Kelowna and Okanagan Regional Library (ORL) officially celebrated the opening of the new City Hall/Library Building together with our good neighbour Westbank First Nation, service providers in the building and the community at today’s official ribbon cutting event.

    West Kelowna Council together with.

Contact us

Communications and Engagement
3731 Old Okanagan Highway
West Kelowna, B.C. V4T 0G7
778-797-1234
communications@westkelownacity.ca 

Media relations
778-797-2223

 

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