Citizens no longer 'lobbyists' at Kelowna City Hall
2 天之前 · The ranks of ‘lobbyists’ at Kelowna City Hall are set to shrink. A new policy adopted this week will reduce the number of people who have to comply with the provisions of the city’s official lobbyist registry. The key change is that only those who are paid to advocate on behalf of a ...
New building rules for Kelowna's oldest neighborhood
2 天之前 · A made-in-Kelowna way to preserve the visual appeal of Kelowna’s oldest neighborhood while also densifying the area has been well-received by city council. Proposed new building regulations have been devised for the historic Abbott Street area south of downtown, where the first homes were built ...
Kelowna loses traction on U-Haul's 'Growth Cities' list
3 天之前 · The company’s growth data tracks only one-way moves, so U-Haul rents for use within a city are not included. Kelowna’s drop on U-Haul’s list of growth cities mirrors other recent economic data suggesting an extended period of rapid growth for the largest community in the Okanagan is coming to an end.
Kelowna students have subpar math skills, educators say
2 天之前 · Chronically poor scores on math exams will add up to a renewed emphasis on numeracy skills among Kelowna students, local educators vow. Kids in School District 23 have fared less well than their provincial counterparts on standardized math exams, a report to trustees acknowledges. “The ...
West Kelowna fire chief says L.A. devastation a haunting ...
5 天之前 · Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Minister of Emergency Preparedness Harjit Sajjan meet with West Kelowna Fire Rescue Chief Jason Brolund to go over wildfire mapping at the firehall in West Kelowna, B.C., Friday, May 10, 2024.
Getting harder to find a job in Kelowna | News ...
6 天之前 · The unemployment rate in the greater Kelowna area rose from 4.7 per cent in November to 5.0 per cent in December, Statistics Canada reported Friday. A total of 6,100 people are now jobless in the Central Okanagan, up from 5,500 in November. Victoria, the provincial capital and a region with a ...
RCMP seeking witnesses to this morning's B&E on Gordon Drive
6 天之前 · This is an ongoing investigation and police are seeking the public’s assistance in this matter. If you have dash camera footage from the 1100 block of Gordon Avenue from 5:30am – 5:45 a.m. on Friday morning please contact the Kelowna RCMP at 250-762-3300 and reference the file number 2025-1645.