Type(s): News
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
Rise & Report – New Firehall
Mayor Patrick Van Minsel reported that Council has decided to no longer seek acquisition of the Peachland Baptist Church property and that Council has directed administration to immediately proceed with a Request for Proposals to… more
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Message of condolence from Mayor Patrick Van Minsel
We are heartbroken by the devastating tragedy that has shaken the small, close-knit community of Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia.
Our deepest condolences go out to the families and friends of those who were killed, to the students and… more
Type(s): News
Peachland Handbook helps newcomers get to know their new community
The District of Peachland has released the 2026 edition of the Peachland Handbook, a handy guide to life in Peachland meant to help newcomers get to know their community!
Find the guide online at peachland.ca… more
Type(s): News
DISTRICT OF PEACHLAND
DECLARATION OF CANDIDATES
The District of Peachland's Chief Election Officer declared the following candidates in the 2026 Local By-Election:
Candidates for the office of Councillor:
BANI-SADR, Ali
HALL, Eric
McFARLANE, George
RICHARDSON, Chris
WALSH, Nick… more
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City of West KelownaFriday, February 6, 2026
Elected representatives on the Westside are collectively calling on the provincial government to meet their obligation to provide adequate and effective policing and end the chronic underfunding… more
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The community of Peachland has been named CANADA'S KINDEST COMMUNITY in Coca Cola's nationwide contest.
Peachland was selected out of nearly 800 Canadian communities. The Central Okanagan Foundation will be awarded $100,000… more
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Bins are arriving in Peachland beginning the first week of February. You can start using these new bins beginning May 1, 2026.
On that date, Recycle BC will manage curbside… more
Type(s): News
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
Emergency Preparedness Grant Application Approved
Council provided support for a regional emergency preparedness grant application through the Union of BC Municipalities Community Emergency Preparedness Fund that the Regional District of Central Okanagan will… more
Peachland, B.C. – The Peachland to West Kelowna Multi-Use Pathway has been closed due to winter maintenance activities.
Sections of the trail can be impacted by snow removal along Highway 97 and, in the interest of public safety, the District has closed the trail until mid April.… more
Type(s): News
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Downtown Revitalization Implementation Strategy
Council received a summary of the engagement conducted on the Phase I Downtown Revitalization Implementation Strategy (DRIS) report and directed staff to bring forward a final DRIS report after providing more feedback.… more
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Peachland, B.C. – Peachland motorists and pedestrians may experience some disruptions because of a new movie being filmed between January 19 and 21 in a variety of locations in the community.
The movie entitled “Survivors” will be filmed in several public and private locations in… more
Type(s): Public Notice
THE CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF PEACHLAND
2026 LOCAL BY-ELECTION
NOTICE OF NOMINATION
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given to the electors of the District of Peachland that nominations will be accepted for the following office, to be elected for the remainder of the four (4) year term ending in October… more
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SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
Appointment of Chief Election Officer
Council appointed Jennifer Sawatzky, Director of Corporate Services, as the Chief Election Officer for the 2026 By-Election and 2026 General Local Election in Peachland. Karen Babin, Legislative Administrator, was also appointed… more
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Message from Mayor Patrick Van Minsel
As we reflect on 2025, I would like to extend my warmest holiday wishes to all Okanagan and Peachland residents, families, businesses, and community partners. This season offers a meaningful opportunity… more
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Peachland, B.C. - Peachland Municipal Hall, 5806 Beach Avenue, will be closed for the holidays beginning Thursday, December 25, with normal office operations resuming Monday, January 5, 2026.
Residents can access District of Peachland information and online services by visiting… more