Author: Daniel Morgan

The City of West Kelowna has placed its plans to refurbish the former city hall site into a new community centre and daycare on hold. Officials say the project cannot move forward until the province approves a revised funding application. After relocating to a new city hall a year ago, council agreed to restore the old building as the Mount Boucherie Community Centre. The refurbished site will serve as an 80-space daycare during weekdays and a community hub on evenings and weekends. The dual-use model aims to meet growing demand for early child care and provide flexible space for local…

Authorities in West Kelowna, British Columbia, are assessing the safety and security arrangements for a private concert booking by American Christian musician Sean Feucht. The show is set to take place at Memorial Park Amphitheatre on August 23. In a statement released Tuesday, a city spokesperson confirmed that staff are working closely with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) to ensure public safety. The review follows growing concerns over Feucht’s political views and previous controversial statements. Feucht, who ran as a Republican candidate in the 2020 U.S. congressional elections, is known for his outspoken support of former U.S. President Donald…

The City of West Kelowna is rethinking its approval for a U.S. musician and preacher known for his strong support of former U.S. President Donald Trump. The performer, Sean Feucht, is set to lead a concert and religious gathering on August 23 at Memorial Park near the Johnson-Bentley Aquatic Centre. City officials say the event is under review due to recent public safety issues tied to Feucht’s other Canadian stops. Several cities in Eastern Canada have already pulled their support for similar events after facing public pushback and planned protests. “In light of safety concerns identified at shows scheduled in…