City Of Kelowna 2021

Move over e-scooters, e-bike share program launches in Kelowna
After a highly successful e-scooter summer season, Spin has expanded by launching an e-bike rental…

COVID has added $100 million in expenses for Kelowna’s long range construction plans
Construction cost increases, driven by COVID-induced material shortages and price hikes, are the main contributors…

Kelowna breaks the $1 billion mark in building permits issued this year
For the first time ever, the City of Kelowna has issued more than $1 billion…

Eldorado gate staying closed on Kelowna boardwalk because people can still dine outside
A written court ruling is now out that explains why the gate on the public…

Kelowna has fastest recovering airport in Canada
Kelowna’s airport has recovered faster from the COVID-19 shutdown than any other airport in Canada.…
E-scooter company suing City of Kelowna after business licence revoked
A Vancouver-based e-scooter rental company is suing the City of Kelowna, alleging the city revoked…
Plan Kelowna calling for boycott of Eldorado Hotel following court ruling
Al Janusas is fed up with the Eldorado Hotel’s continued refusal to open a gate…

Kelowna brings in mandatory vaccination policy for city staff
The City of Kelowna has joined Kamloops and other cities across the country in requiring…

Employee retention key concern if Kelowna brings in mandatory vaccination
It’s not the potential threat of legal action that has Kelowna’s top administrator moving cautiously…

Tallest building in Kelowna’s Rutland neighbourhood proposed
After a flurry of highrise proposals for downtown Kelowna last winter dribbled to a halt…

Tracking taxpayer dollars spent on expenses by Kelowna council harder than you’d think
Every year, municipalities and regional districts publish reports on how much mayors, councillors and directors…

$2.5M Kelowna industrial property sells for 4 times minimum price at city tax sale
An industrial property in Kelowna valued at approximately $2.5 million was sold at the city’s…

Kelowna intends to connect the Rail Trail to the Mission Creek Greenway
While it’s currently possible to cycle between two very popular trails in Kelowna, it requires…

This $2.5M Kelowna industrial site could be yours for $116K at city tax sale
Each year cities and towns throughout B.C. advertise properties for sale for unpaid taxes. The…

Here’s how $3.2 million will be spent on ‘outdoor sheltering’ in Kelowna
The visible homeless issue in Kelowna is a far cry this fall from what it…