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Image 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

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

Image   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

Image Image 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

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

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

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

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

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

Image 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

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

Removal required for snow clearing safety The District of Peachland will be removing concrete barriers on Princeton Avenue to allow for safe movement of snow clearing vehicles.   The barriers were installed in the spring on Princeton Avenue between Turner and Lipsett Avenues on the lakeside of… more

Join us for the free CHRISTMAS SOCIAL concert with Marty Edwards and special guest Craig Brown on Friday, December 19, 2025. Image

Image On behalf of Peachland Council, Mayor Patrick Van Minsel announced that the District of Peachland’s Deputy Chief Administrative Officer, Cory Labrecque, will be stepping into the role of Acting Chief Administrative Officer effective January… more