Shelley Jordan

WEST KELOWNA - Christy Clark's campaign chair, Ben Stewart, is reminding Westside-Kelowna residents that they have a dozen opportunities to vote cast their ballots between now and the July 10 byelection. "Byelections traditionally have a lower voter turnout and the summer can be a very busy time for families," said Stewart.  "However, this is an...

Cultural Development Plan Council provided key decisions on the developing Cultural Development Plan which will be incorporated into a draft Plan to be brought to Council for consideration of adoption this summer. The plan provides future direction, defines the municipal role and makes recommendations for actions that will shape and guide a realistic investment into...

Tax notices were sent in May to more than 14,000 property owners within the boundaries of the District of West Kelowna and payments are due before the close of business Friday, July 5, 2013. Taxes can be paid: In person, online or by telephone banking through most Canadian financial institutions; or, By mail, via courier...

Property owners are reminded that 2013 property taxes must be paid by midnight, Tuesday, July 2. “Taxes can be paid in person at City Hall or online at banking institutions,” says George King, Revenue Manager for the City of Kelowna. “City Hall closes at 4 p.m. and is closed for Canada Day on Monday, July...

Summer Nature Camps Registration is underway at the EECO (Environmental Education Centre for the Okanagan) in Mission Creek Regional Park for this summer’s Nature Camps. This popular half day summer program for youngsters returns during July and August with camps for youth aged 5 - 7. There is also a special program for pre-school children...

Seasonal Light Display Council approved a partnership with the Capri Rotary Club to trial a new seasonal light display. A maximum one-time contribution of $15,000 will help pay for electrical upgrades and operational costs that are not covered by sponsorship. Development Application Notification Council directed staff to adopt a more reader-friendly format for notifications. The...

Asst. Prof. Mary Jung to assess data from Achieving Healthier Weights project A professor from the University of British Columbia’s Faculty of Health and Social Development is heading up the evaluation of a four-year, $1.6-million national strategy aimed at achieving healthier weights in Canadian communities, announced Tuesday by the Public Health Agency of Canada. The...

The Regional District of Central Okanagan wishes to make it clear that it is not considering any change in regulations that would propose a ban on any specific breed of dog. Such a suggestion was not a part of the Regional Dog Control Service Review that was fully endorsed by the Regional Board last fall. ...

The Regional District of Central Okanagan wishes to make it clear that it is not considering any change in regulations that would propose a ban on any specific breed of dog. Such a suggestion was not a part of the Regional Dog Control Service Review that was fully endorsed by the Regional Board last fall. ...

Traffic on Lakeshore Road will be affected over the next four days as underground services are installed for a new commercial development. Connecting utility services to the new building at 3327 Lakeshore Rd. will require single-lane traffic on Lakeshore between Lanfranco Road and Richter Street starting Friday, April 5. Single-lane traffic will be in place...

Water Consumption Fee Threshold Reduced The Regional Board has adopted an amendment to the Water Systems Fees and Regulations bylaw.  The change means that starting July 1st, the consumption fee threshold will drop to 90-cubic meters.  Customers of the six RDCO water systems that use more than 90-cubic meters of water in a billing quarter...

Okanagan College and the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) took a significant step forward in joint collaboration this week with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding that formalizes each institution’s commitment to explore and pursue joint opportunities to provide high quality programming, complementary disciplines and applied research. Broadly, the MOU is aimed toward...

Construction is now completed at the new Paddlewheeler Park on Pritchard Drive. The public is invited to join Mayor Doug Findlater from 10 to 11 a.m., Thursday, June 27 to officially open the beach access. Freezies will be handed out to those in attendance at the opening. Paddlewheeler Park is the first of three District...

The days of walking and cycling to school may be numbered - but during Bike to Work and School Week the numbers were big. From May 27 to June 2, many families gave walking and cycling to school and work a try. More than 125,000 kilometres were traveled by bike and other active transportation options,...