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Avoid penalties and pay Peachland property taxes by 4 pm Thursday July 2, 2026 Peachland property taxes are due Thursday, July 2, 2026 by 4 pm. Don’t risk a penalty; claim your Home Owner Grant and pay your property taxes by the due date. Don’t forget Wednesday, July 1 is Canada Day, a… more

  Image   Due to popular demand and just in time for Canada Day, Peachland’s Heritage Spray Park will operate for limited hours this summer, providing families with a fun way to cool off and have fun! The Spray Park in Peachland’s… more

Image PUBLIC HEARING 2 PM Protective Services Building OCP & Zoning amendments Council held a public hearing to receive feedback on proposed Official Community Plan and Zoning Amendment Bylaws that support the development of a Protective… more

Road closures, boat launch impacts and family fun planned   Get ready to celebrate Canada Day in Peachland! Thousands of residents and visitors are expected to gather along Beach Avenue on Wednesday, July 1 for a full day of family-friendly activities, live entertainment, great food, and one… more

Qualifying not-for-profit organizations that provide services to the Peachland community may be eligible for a Permissive Tax Exemption. This equates to a reduction in property taxes for facilities owned or leased by an approved organization and enables Council to support organizations within the… more

Staying connected can save time and protect you during an emergency. Peachlanders are encouraged to download the ALERTABLE app to receive local emergency notifications directly on your phone, including: Evacuation Alerts and Orders issued by local authorities and emergency officials Operational… more

Image   Submit your amazing photos in the 2026 Capture Peachland Photo Contest   Calling all photographers! Whether you're a seasoned shutterbug or simply love snapping photos on your phone, it's time to show us your favourite… more

Coldham Road opens one-way up from Trepanier Bench Road to Desert Pines Avenue. The full road closure on Coldham Road will be complete and one-way traffic flow (up from Trepanier Bench Road to Desert Pines Avenue) will be implemented by 7:00 pm, Friday, June 12th, 2026.  We appreciate your… more

June 10, 2026   Peachland Mayor Patrick Van Minsel announced today that the District has awarded a design and construction contract for the new Peachland Firehall and that a groundbreaking will take place soon.   After a successful Request for Purchase (RFP) process, Peachland Council has… more

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE   Climate Action Plan Council received a presentation from its Climate Action Task Force on the Draft Peachland Climate Action Plan. The Plan includes recommended actions the District and community residents can take to mitigate the impacts of climate change in Peachland… more

PEACHLAND – The BC Wildfire Service will be supporting the District of Peachland in a Wildfire Risk Reduction project covering an area of nine hectares. The project area is located within the District of Peachland, in Pincushion Place Wilderness Park, north of Sixth Avenue. The project work… more

June 9, 2026   The Ministry of Transportation and Transit requires a brief closure of the Desert Pines Avenue and Trepanier Bench Road exit onto Highway 97 tonight, Tuesday, June 9 from 8 pm to 10 pm.    All traffic will be detoured via Huston Road to access Highway 97. Motorists are… more

Provide your input to Council Residents of Peachland are invited to review the Draft 2025 Annual Report now available on the District’s website at peachland.ca/annualreport. The annual report provides a record of the objectives and accomplishments of the District for the fiscal year January 1, 2025… more

4th Annual OUR PEACHLAND Open House & BBQ You don’t want to miss a VERY SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT that Mayor Van Minsel will make during his address. We also want everyone to join us after the Mayor’s Address on Cousins ball diamond as we celebrate being named “CANADA’S KINDEST COMMUNITY” with a… more

SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING   Central Okanagan Emergency Management Council received an update on the operations of the Central Okanagan Emergency Management (COEM) Program, including the introduction of a new emergency alert system for Central Okanagan residents, Alertable. In January,… more