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The City of West Kelowna has declared the official results of the 2026 General Local Election. Stephen Johnston was elected Mayor, six Councillors were elected, and Samuel Robson was elected School Trustee for School District 23, Zone 4. The new Mayor and Council will be sworn in at the Nov. 3 Inaugural Meeting of Council, open to the public and livestreamed.

As of Oct. 17, 2026, the City of West Kelowna is reporting the following, unofficial results for the 2026 Local General Election. 

Tomorrow, Oct 17 is municipal election day and it’s your last chance to vote in the West Kelowna municipal election.

Over the long weekend, City staff continued to conduct extra testing and monitoring of the Rose Valley Water Treatment Plant. Testing at the treatment plant continues to confirm that drinking water meets federal regulations and provincial guidelines.

For 100 years, Westbank Cemetery has been a peaceful and meaningful part of the West Kelowna community.

Discover the vibrant creativity of local artists at this fall’s West Kelowna Art Exhibition this Sunday! Explore a showcase of artwork and celebrate the vibrant arts community in West Kelowna.

West Kelowna is doing fall maintenance on its popular Wine Route and will close Boucherie Road between Hayman and Stuart Roads, on Thursday, Oct. 15 from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.

If you’re ready to vote in the municipal election, you don’t have to wait. There are two more advance voting days: today, Oct. 13 and Thursday, Oct. 15, along with general voting day on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026.

Residents in the Rose Valley Water Service Area have reported some discolouration in their water.

Council highlights from the Oct. 6, 2026 meeting include the appointment of West Kelowna RCMP’s first Officer-in-Charge, adoption of the Westbank Urban Centre Plan, updates to several City policies, approval of the 2027 Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw and recognition of the City’s Finance department for receiving a Distinguished Budget Presentation Award.