News

  • Don't leaf your tree purchases to the last minute, buy today through our Urban Re-Leaf program

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    Tuesday, March 29, 2022

    Seize this once-a-year opportunity to spruce up your yard by purchasing a tree at wholesale cost through West Kelowna’s 2022 Urban Re-Leaf Program.

    Due to the program’s popularity in past years, the City has increased the number of trees available under the program to 500 this year, up from 200 in 2021.

    Mar 29, 2022
  • Boil Water Notice issued for specified areas within the Lakeview-Rose Valley Service Area

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    Friday, March 25, 2022

    The City of West Kelowna, in consultation with Interior Health, is issuing a Boil Water Notice, until further notice, for a specific area of Lakeview Heights, within the Lakeview-Rose Valley Water Service Area, due to increased turbidity.

    Mar 25, 2022

  • Council Highlights - March 22, 2022

    Regular Meeting

    Tuesday, March 22, 2022

    Public hearing remains open for townhouse development proposal in Glenrosa neighbourhood
    Council held open a public hearing for proposed Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw amendments that, if approved, would permit townhouse development at 2734 and 2736 Lower Glenrosa Road. Council will receive submissions until the end of the public hearing, which will reconvene at 1:30 p.
    Mar 23, 2022
  • Committee Highlights - March 15, 2022

    Committee of the Whole Meeting

    Tuesday, March 15, 2022

    Okanagan Basin Water Board provides update on key initiatives
    The Okanagan Basin Water Board removes milfoil at select sites along the West Kelowna waterfront, leads regional efforts to prevent the spread of invasive quagga and zebra mussels to local lakes and promotes water conservation through the Make Water Work campaign at  Mar 16, 2022
  • Spring arrives, street sweeping begins in West Kelowna

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    Monday, March 14, 2022

    Starting Monday, March 21 crews will begin the street sweeping program starting with the Gellatly Bay/Goats Peak neighbourhood and working their way to higher elevations. 

    The removal of sand and debris from roads, transit exchanges, bus stops and sidewalks is a team effort by City crews and contractors.

    Mar 14, 2022
  • Active transportation improvements begin in West Kelowna starting with Shannon Lake-Bartley-Stevens

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    Thursday, March 10, 2022

    With the arrival of spring, active transportation upgrades are ramping up across the city starting with Shannon Lake Road Active Transportation Corridor. This work will require a temporary closure during spring break to ease impacts to commuter and school traffic.

    Mar 10, 2022
  • Council Highlights - March 8, 2022
    Regular Meeting
    Tuesday, March 8, 2022
     
    Council expresses condolences to people of Ukraine and the Ukrainian community
    Council stands in support of the Ukrainian community and extends deepest sympathies to those affected by the invasion and atrocities. Our community watches in heartbreak as people, most of them women and children, must flee their homes in search of safety.
    Mar 10, 2022
  • Open House on Mar. 3 for Official Community Plan and Transportation Master Plan Update

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    Friday, Feb. 25, 2022