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West Kelowna
2026 Municipal Election
Advance voting begins for Municipal Elections
Advanced polling begins Wednesday, October 7 across the Okanagan.
Health
Free radon test kits offered to residents by RDCO
If you don't receive a free kit or need additional ones, long-term radon test kits are available from the BC Lung Foundation.
RCMP
West Kelowna RCMP welcome new officer in charge
The West Kelowna RCMP have announced Staff Sergeant Brendan Dolan has been named the new officer in charge of the detachment.
Airport
Federal money lands at YLW
The federal government is investing up to $22.4 million in new infrastructure at Kelowna International Airport to open more airport land for development.
RCMP
Signed out: RCMP searching for suspects involved in West Kelowna election sign incident
Police are seeking additional surveillance footage and information from the public that may assist with the investigation.
Traffic & Closures
Crash cleared on HWY 97C between West Kelowna and Merritt
Drive BC reports poor visibility in the area and emergency crews were notified of the need for a possible vehicle extrication when called to the crash.
Construction
Changes coming to sport courts in Anders Park and Shannon Lake
The City says work on the courts should be completed by mid-November 2026.
Politics
Dyas-Cannan Showdown; Johnston new Mayor in West Kelowna
Incumbent Kelowna Mayor Tom Dyas and Councillor Ron Cannan will go head to head in the two candidate Kelowna mayoralty race
RCMP
RCMP trying to help woman locate missing mobility scooter
a West Kelowna woman reported she was operating her electric scooter at the intersection of Gellatly and Witt Road on Wednesday, September 9th, 2026 at approximately 12:30 pm when her battery died.
Fire
City of West Kelowna says brush fire knocked down, power restored
A brush fire sparked near the intersection of Elk road and Ridge Estates in West Kelowna due to a reported downed powerline.
