Rossland sidewalk beside Steamshovel to close Nov. 3–6
The sidewalk on the east side of Washington Street beside the Steamshovel is scheduled to close November 3–6 during construction on a neighbouring building, according to the City of Rossland.
Kelowna reports structural and aquatic construction progress at Parkinson Recreation Centre
Structural steel and mass-timber construction at Kelowna's new Parkinson Recreation Centre is nearing a major milestone, while work on the building's swimming pools and mechanical systems continues, according to the city's October 20 construction update.
Okanagan elections bring new mayors and tight races across the valley
Voters across the Okanagan elected new mayors in several communities on October 17, unseating incumbents in Vernon, Armstrong, Enderby and Penticton, while preliminary results showed narrow contests in Lake Country and Peachland.
West Kootenay election results: Trail elects new mayor, close races for regional directors
Trail has elected a new mayor, preliminary results show a change of leadership in Castlegar, and several regional district directors are trailing challengers following the October 17 local elections across the West Kootenay.
Everett Baker leads Grand Forks mayoral race as two newcomers secure council seats
Mayor Everett Baker is on track to serve another term after defeating challenger Kirk Duff in Grand Forks' October 17 municipal election, according to unofficial results released by the City of Grand Forks.
Rossland voters head to polls Saturday to elect mayor and six councillors
Rossland voters will elect a mayor and six city councillors on Saturday, October 17, with polls open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at City Hall.
More than 11,000 Kelowna voters cast ballots as final advance voting day approaches
More than 11,000 ballots have been cast in Kelowna's 2026 municipal election, with one advance voting day remaining before residents head to the polls on Saturday, October 17.
Kelowna ends indoor tennis agreement, seeks new partner for five-court facility
The City of Kelowna has terminated its agreement with Tennis Clubs of Canada for a planned indoor tennis facility at Mission Recreation Park, saying the organization did not meet its obligations for capital investment and construction.
Rossland council asked to investigate sponsorship, trail funding changes
Rossland council will be asked Monday to support recreation staff in further investigating recommendations that include a City sponsorship framework, naming recognition, annual trail-maintenance funding and a more formal public review of major recreation capital projects.
Rossland projects roughly $60M in five-year capital needs as staff flag possible 2027 borrowing
Rossland is planning for roughly $60 million in capital spending over the next five years, with municipal staff warning that additional borrowing will likely be needed as early as 2027 to help pay for water, sewer, retaining-wall and other infrastructure work.
Rossland poised to allow indoor self-storage in C-1 downtown zone
Rossland city council will consider allowing indoor self-storage throughout the city's Downtown Core commercial zone Monday, with rules intended to keep storage units from replacing street-level storefronts.
Summerland moves Bald Range properties from evacuation order to Prohibit Entry Order
Property owners and their designated representatives can enter specific Bald Range wildfire-affected properties under a Prohibit Entry Order, while general visiting and occupancy remain prohibited as post-fire hazards and recovery work continue.
Cranbrook budget survey closes Oct. 2 with hospice land question
Cranbrook residents have until Friday, Oct. 2 to respond to the City’s 2027 budget survey, which this year includes questions about whether municipal land should be donated for a proposed 10-bed hospice house and where that facility should be located.
Osoyoos advances plan to end Near Market Affordable Housing program
Osoyoos has begun the formal process of dismantling its Near Market Affordable Housing program after 10 homes were sold through the program over roughly a decade, with the Town citing administrative demands and questions about its effectiveness.
Kelowna opens H2O operating contract to competition as YMCA agreement runs through 2028
The City of Kelowna has opened the future operation of H2O Adventure + Fitness Centre to competition, inviting proposals to manage the City-owned facility while the YMCA of Southern Interior BC continues operating it under an agreement that runs through 2028.
Vernon approves $1.5M for Priest Valley Arena condenser replacement
Vernon council has approved $1.5 million to replace the condenser at Priest Valley Arena, drawing on a recreation-facility maintenance reserve and funding allocated from the city’s 2027 infrastructure reserve envelope.
Nelson asks residents to conserve water during Oct. 1 Five-Mile pipeline repair
Nelson residents are being asked to reduce water use Thursday while city crews repair a small leak in the pipeline carrying water from Five-Mile Creek, which supplies about 90 per cent of the city’s drinking water.
Kimberley water restrictions set to end Sept. 30
Stage 2 water restrictions remain in effect in Kimberley through Sept. 30, when the city says all current water restrictions will end.
Grand Forks and Greenwood schedule Sept. 28 tax sales; Midway has none
Municipal tax sales are scheduled for Monday morning in Grand Forks and Greenwood, while the Village of Midway says it has no properties subject to tax sale in 2026.