Three officers go on trial
Physician assistants in ERs
BC's projected deficit grows
Disney password crackdown
12 years for officer's death
Dog shot, killed in park
Gun tax funds school safety
Azerbaijan recaptures area
How did inferno spread?
Iran launches satellite
Raises expected to shrink
'Stick with it' says Biden
Rockets schedule change
Warriors named BCHL star
Wild head coach suspended
Springsteen postpones tour
'ET Canada' cancelled
Ozzy: one more album
Wilson on Water Street
Students not the reason for housing woes
A recent trend amongst urban planners and housing critics on social media is to take a deep dive into the theory that the growth of universities is having a...
Use development cost charges to incentivize smaller, affordable home construction
When you read the comment section of almost any news story announcing construction of a new development now, the resounding question is always, “but will...
Kelowna needs help with its homeless, addiction situations
Recently, Kelowna was trending across social media for all the wrong reasons, stemming from a video shared by Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre, which...
Banning drugs in parks, playgrounds not unreasonable
The government of British Columbia, alongside the federal government, have decriminalized hard drugs in our province under a three-year pilot program. That...
The problem with our method of redefining political boundaries
Provincial and federal (political riding) boundary redistribution in Canada is often boring and receives little attention—until the non-partisan...
Finding the 'sweet spot' for Kelowna's shared e-scooters
Kelowna is officially in the last season of its pilot program allowing shared e-scooters on city streets. So the question now is if they should remain....
Be careful what you read when it comes to development
Often, when you read about a new proposed development, you’re not reading something anyone other than the developer has reviewed. What you’re...
New Kelowna road could have major impact on city's transportation future
As inconsequential as construction of a new road may seem, the City of Kelowna is on track to make a decision that will undoubtably determine the future of...
New Kelowna council passes its first tests
Kelowna’s new city council faced two big tests in its first couple of meetings and it appears it was clearly listening to the concerns raised by residents...
What will new Kelowna city council's legacy be?
With the 2022-2026 Kelowna mayor and city councillors sworn in, they will start go get to work on the list of issues that residents gave them over the last four...
Will Kelowna city council heed the call for change?
Kelowna’s city hall received a shake-up in the civic election on Oct. 15, and as Tom Dyas’ campaign manager in the election, I thought I would use...
Changes needed to keep the 'public' in public hearings
Public consultation is supposed to be a significant part of the democratic process when it comes to local decision-making. That’s why we hear so often...
Should Kelowna use a ward system for city council?
As municipal election season gets underway, it’s time to address a perennial election question — should Kelowna move towards a ward-based system to...
B.C.'s housing affordability crisis needs leadership
As average home prices across communities in British Columbia continue to reach above $1 million, including in Kelowna, the provincial government remains...
Public EV charging station requirements look good but won't do much
The City of Kelowna is planning to take a heavy-handed approach when it comes to requiring electric vehicle (EV) charging stations and capabilities across the...
Painting a picture of housing in Kelowna by the numbers
B.C.’s Minister responsible for Housing, David Eby, has made it clear, he will introduce legislation forcing municipalities to act faster and stronger...
Is Kelowna rezoning residential land to buy it cheaper later on?
What if you worked hard your whole life, bought yourself a nice house that you see yourself living in forever but then one day the city says it wants to buy...
Growing brewery district bubbling up in Kelowna's North End
Slowly but surely there’s an informal brewery district taking shape in Kelowna’s North End. With council providing the recommendation that approval...
Despite council comments, Kelowna can do more for housing
Kelowna city council has thrown its hands up in defeat at the ever-increasing cost of housing in Kelowna. Two councillors, when presented with a report from...
Would an audit of Kelowna services find much-needed savings?
The city of Kelowna has approved a 3.64% tax increase this year, while the City of Vernon approved a 6.88% increase and the City of West Kelowna is on track to...
