Complimentary Sunscreen Dispensers now in Kelowna
On Thursday, August 8, 2019, the first complimentary sunscreen dispensers in British Columbia were made available to the public in Kelowna…
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Kelowna Creative Sector Economic Impact Study Released
On Monday, July 29, an assessment of Kelowna's creative sector was released, highlighting the sector's impact on the city's economy…
Draft of Updated Cultural Plan now Available for Review
A draft of Kelowna's 2020-2025 Cultural Plan is now available for review; the full plan is available online and an overview of the plan will be presented to the public at various locations and events, taking place between July 22 and August 1…
Kelowna Ready to Welcome 2019 55+ BC Games
The countdown is officially on for the Kelowna 2019 55+ BC Games. This past Saturday, event organizers held a ceremonial torch lighting in Stuart Park to kick-off the games, which take place September 10-14, 2019…
Westbank First Nation and City of Kelowna Unveil Chief swkn̓cut Monument
On Friday, June 21, Westbank First Nation (WFN) and the City of Kelowna unveiled a monument of historic syilx Chief, Charlie swkn̓cut, who played an instrumental role in the history of the Okanagan during the contact era…
Kelowna Ranked Number One Mid-Size City for Sport Hosting
Kelowna has been nationally recognized by the Canadian Sport Tourism Alliance, in partnership with Sportcal, as the top mid-size city (population 50,000 – 150,000) in Canada for sport hosting…
Stakeholder Plug-In Session Summary: Proposed Short-Term Rental Regulations
On Thursday, January 24, Tourism Kelowna hosted a Stakeholder Plug-In Session, which included a presentation from the City of Kelowna on its proposed regulations for short-term rentals…
Kelowna International Airport (YLW) Becomes 10th Busiest Airport in Canada
Congratulations are in order for Kelowna International Airport (YLW) as they announced record-breaking passenger numbers for 2018. Having welcomed their 2 millionth passenger in late December, the total passenger number for 2018 came in at 2,080,372, making YLW the 10th busiest airport in Canada…
Keeping up With MRDT Changes
The City of Kelowna has applied to the province to exercise their option to redirect new Municipal Regional District Tax (MRDT) funding collected from Online Accommodation Platforms (OAP) towards affordable housing initiatives rather than to destination marketing…
2020-2025 Cultural Plan Update: Provide Your Input
The City of Kelowna is in the process of updating its Cultural Plan and is inviting individuals, organizations, and businesses to hold a "Host Your Own Engagement" event during phase two of the process. …
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