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The District of Peachland is seeking community-minded residents to volunteer for its Council Remuneration Committee.
The Committee will review and provide recommendations regarding compensation for Mayor and Council, helping ensure remuneration remains fair, transparent, and reflective of… more
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Forestry Activities in the Peachland watershed
Council received a presentation from representatives of BC Timber Service and Gorman Bros. Lumber Ltd. regarding proposed forestry activities near Glen Lake. A recent meeting with Mayor Van Minsel, Councillor Collins and… more
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Mayor and Council proudly announced the winners of the 2025 Spirit of Peachland Awards on Wednesday, May 13, at the Peachland Community Centre. The annual event shines a spotlight on the remarkable citizens whose outstanding… more
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Temporary closure for maintenance
The District is closing the Peachland to West Kelowna Multi-Use trail on Friday, May 15 for maintenance.
A closure is required for equipment to work onsite to remove coarse gravel and debris and lay new gravel around bollards.
The trail will reopen… more
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District of Peachland Invites Community Members to Review Draft Official Community Updates at a Public Open House
The District of Peachland has drafted minor updates to its Official Community Plan (OCP), and is inviting community members to… more
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Expect road closures and traffic impacts
The Peachland Classic Car Show returns this Sunday, May 17, bringing thousands of visitors and hundreds of stunning vehicles to Peachland’s waterfront. Motorists should plan for delays and road closures throughout the day as one of the community’s most… more
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The Ministry of Transportation and Transit, in conjunction with BC Hydro, requires the closure of the Desert Pines Avenue and Trepanier Bench Road exit onto the Highway 97 tonight, Wednesday, May 13 from 7 pm to 10 pm while new poles are energized. The Huston Road exit onto the highway will be open… more
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May 8, 2026
The Coldham Road closure / Dryden Road detour has been extended to May 29th.
March 18, 2026
The District of Peachland is pleased to share that approximately $1 million in infrastructure improvements will be completed along Coldham Road as part of a new 5-lot subdivision project… more
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
Parcel Tax, Financial Plan and Tax Rate Bylaws
Council adopted the 2026 Parcel Tax Bylaws and gave first three readings to the 2026 Financial Plan and Tax Rates Bylaws. A 4.87% General Property Tax rate increase was approved. For the average Peachland homeowner, based… more
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Closures May 6 to 14 as ministry completes work
The Ministry of Transportation and Transit (MOTT) will require evening road closures on Highway 97 at the Buchanan Road North and Huston Road intersections from Wednesday, May 6 to Thursday, May 14, as electrical conduits are installed and… more
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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing Next Steps Project
Council adopted amendments to update bylaws affected by previous major changes to the District’s Zoning Bylaw, which were prompted by Bill 44 - Housing Statutes Amendment Act. While the amendment bylaws support Council… more
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Evening closure Thursday, no closure Friday, day closure Saturday and Sunday, re-open Sunday at 7pm
Further closures this week are required for the Ministry of Transportation and Transit (MOTT) to complete the intersection improvements at Highway 97, Trepanier Bench and Desert… more
Traffic will be impacted April 27 to May 8
The District is conducting pavement improvements on Trepanier Bench Road from Highway 97 to Dryden Road beginning Monday, April 27. Construction is expected to be complete by 3 pm on Friday, May 8.
Trepanier Bench Road will remain open with single… more
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The District of Peachland is holding a Parcel Tax Review Panel at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, May 5, in Council Chambers at 4450 6th Street, Peachland regarding parcel tax assessment rolls.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Community Charter, there are no new parcel taxes being levied… more
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The District of Peachland has implemented Stage 3 water restrictions to reduce outdoor water consumption and decrease the demand on Peachland’s reservoirs.
The restriction to once-a-week watering is necessary due to ongoing drought conditions and lower-than-optimal levels of upland… more