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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE   Development Cost Charges Workshop Council provided input in the third workshop on the update to the District’s Development Cost Charge (DCC) and Amenity Cost Charge (ACC) Bylaw.  The project will update the bylaw to ensure the District’s development finance tools… more

DISTRICT OF PEACHLAND DECLARATION OF BY-ELECTION BY VOTING  I, JENNIFER SAWATZKY, Chief Election Officer for the CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF PEACHLAND, do hereby declare, pursuant to section 98 of the Local Government Act, that a by-election by voting is to be held for the following… more

Mayor Patrick Van Minsel and Peachland Council agreed unanimously to proceed with the design and construction of a basic new firehall on land already assembled for the project adjacent to 13th Street, without any additional land requirements.    After undertaking a Request for Pre-… more

Image FREE Family Day Roller SkateMunicipal Offices closed on Monday, February 16   Everyone is welcome at Peachland Recreation’s Family Day Roller Skate; admission and skate rentals are FREE!   FAMILY DAY ROLLER SKATE Monday, February… more

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

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

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

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