Exciting developments are on the horizon for Rutland as the City of Kelowna prepares to break ground this summer on the highly anticipated Activity Centre. Designed to serve as a welcoming hub for connection, creativity, and community engagement, the new facility represents an important investment in Rutland's future.

The introduction of British Columbia's short-term rental registry and stricter oversight of vacation rentals has sparked plenty of discussion across Kelowna. While the new registration requirements were designed to improve compliance and help return housing units to the long-term rental market, the effects reach far beyond Airbnb hosts. Local businesses, hotels, residents, and visitors are all feeling the impact.

When people think about taxes, they often wonder where that money actually goes. The good news? The City of Kelowna’s newly released 2025 Annual Report offers a clear look at how public dollars were invested to make the city safer, more connected, and better prepared for the future.From improving roads and transportation networks to strengthening emergency services and investing in parks and recreation, 2025 was a year of significant progress across Kelowna.

Born and raised in the Okanagan, the team behind Odd Job built their business on something simple: showing up, working hard, and helping people tackle the jobs they don’t have the time, equipment, or manpower to handle themselves.

The return of the 2026 Memorial Cup is set to bring excitement, celebration and a major economic boost to Kelowna as the city prepares to host the prestigious championship tournament for the first time in more than 20 years. From May 21–31, 2026, hockey fans from across Canada will gather at Prospera Place to watch the nation’s top junior hockey teams compete for one of the sport’s most iconic trophies.

As temperatures rise and boating season approaches, Kelowna residents and visitors can once again access the Cook Road boat launch, which is now officially open following the completion of annual spring dredging work. Each year, sediment naturally builds up around the launch area, making dredging an essential part of maintaining safe and reliable access to Okanagan Lake. The recently completed work removed accumulated sand and sediment, ensuring the launch is fully operation

Artists across the Okanagan now have an exciting opportunity to make a lasting mark on one of Kelowna’s busiest community spaces. The City of Kelowna has officially opened applications for a new public art project at the recently upgraded Rutland Transit Exchange.

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