Peachland News
Voting dates set for Peachland byelection
Two days of advance voting have been set in Peachland’s coming by-election. Advance polls will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Peachland Community...
Peachland nixes expansion of food truck program
A controversy was averted at Peachland council this week. A proposed new outdoor vending and food truck policy was likely to cause spark objections —...
Peachland's new fire hall design will be 'simplified' to save money
Peachland says it will be bargain hunting as it embarks on the construction of a new fire hall now that it has dropped plans to push out a local church....
Peachland church relieved expropriation spat with municipality is over
The Peachland Baptist Church says its congregation is having a “collective sigh of relief” after it was revealed the municipality is no longer...
Peachland saving money this winter amid lack of snow
With no real snow to speak of so far this winter, Peachland is saving money. In response to a question from Coun. Terry Condon, Director of Engineering Jason...
Peachland drops plans to displace church for new fire hall
Peachland is no longer going after part of the Baptist Church property to build a new fire hall. Following a closed-door council meeting Tuesday, Mayor Patrick...
Peachland is named Canada's Kindest Community, wins $100K
Following a nationwide search, Peachland, B.C. has been named Canada’s Kindest Community. That means the Central Okanagan Foundation is being awarded...
Peachland's Gasthaus food bank campaign generates more than 900 donations
A Peachland restaurant's extended food bank fundraising campaign has generated more than 900 donations across the Central Okanagan. Gasthaus on the Lake...
Peachland residents happy with life, but want better sidewalks
Two civic improvements Peachlanders most want to see may be the hardest to get. The results of Peachland’s annual civic survey are in, and they showed...
Province will not grant Peachland's request to waive byelection
The District of Peachland is moving ahead with plans to hold a byelection to fill Keith Thom’s vacant seat on council March 14. Thom, in the midst of his...
Heat, health, and community on Okanagan Lake
A new outdoor sauna in Peachland is turning heads and offering warm social connections on the waterfront during the traditionally dark, chilly days of winter....
New trail linking Peachland, West Kelowna closed until April
The new pedestrian pathway linking West Kelowna and Peachland has been closed for the winter. In a brief statement Friday, the District of Peachland said...
Musical tribute to late Peachland councillor Keith ‘Papa’ Thom set for January 24
There will be plenty of music at a public celebration of life for a Peachland councillor who died late last year. Mayor Patrick Van Minsel posted a notice on...
Dynacare lab closures in Peachland frustrates resident
A Peachland resident says he’s getting frustrated with repeated closures of the Dynacare lab in the community. The lab, which provides blood collection...
Movie to be shot in Peachland next week
Peachland motorists and pedestrians may experience some disruptions because of a movie being filmed between Jan. 19 and 21 in a variety of locations in the...
Peachlanders will go to the polls March 14 to fill vacant council seat
Peachland residents will head to the polls March 14 to fill the vacant council seat left by the late Keith Thom. Thom, serving a second term on council, passed...
Hazards linger for Peachland after Munro Lake wildfire
The in-creek infrastructure for the Peachland water treatment plant is at risk of a landslide in the aftermath of the summer’s Munro Lake wildfire. The...
Non-profit group’s wildlife cameras stolen near Peachland
A non-profit group is going to have to dig into its limited resources to replace two integral pieces of equipment. Two wildlife research cameras were recently...
Gasthaus on the Lake extends food bank discount drive to end of February
Gasthaus on the Lake in Peachland is extending its food bank fundraising campaign into the new year, offering diners a discount in exchange for donations to...
Peachland ice rink closed due to warm weather
Peachland’s outdoor ice rink will be temporarily closed due to warm overnight temperatures and the potential for rain. “Unfortunately, due to warm...
Warriors win physical battle





