Kelowna Talks

Dec 13 2022 20 ep. 28 mins 5

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Welcome to Kelowna Talks, a podcast presented by the City of Kelowna that explores the "why" behind the decisions that shape your city. Tune in for weekly episodes with host, Bob Evans, Partnerships Office Director with the City of Kelowna, as he welcomes guest subject matter experts to explain the processes and decisions that influence the lives of the citizens.

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Episode 20: Strategic planning with Mike McGreer

Dec 13 2022 19 mins

In this episode, host Bob Evans talks to Mike McGreer, our Corporate Strategy & Performance Manager, about good planning and upholding the public’s trust.

Episode 19: Budget 101 with City Manager Doug Gilchrist

Nov 29 2022 19 mins

What goes into the City budget and how are property tax increases determined? In this week's episode, host Bob Evans talks to City Manager Doug Gilchrist about the new Council, the budget, and the important task of managing residents’ money.

Episode 18: Making sense of the new Zoning bylaw

Oct 18 2022 26 mins

In this week's episode, host Bob Evans talks to City Planners Adam Cseke and Barbara Crawford about the new Zoning Bylaw.

Episode 17: Civics 101 with Stephen Fleming

Aug 23 2022 25 mins

Today we are chatting with Stephen Fleming, our City Clerk, to talk about everything that is Election 2022.

Episode 16: The Okanagan Lake mirage

Jul 26 2022 24 mins

Water is something that most of us take for granted in our day-to-day lives…we open a tap, and it’s available, clean and safe. But for many cities, water is fast becoming a precious and dwindling resource, and Okanagan residents typically use more than twice the Canadian average.

Episode 15: What makes Kelowna an eventful city?

Jul 05 2022 27 mins

Events like festivals, sports, and concerts bring culture and entertainment to a city. They attract tourism and can be an economic driver. So what does being an ‘eventful’ city look like?

Episode 14: A conversation with Mayor Colin Basran - Part 2

Jun 21 2022 31 mins

As Mayor Basran oversees one of the fastest growing cities in the country, we wanted to hear from you: If you could ask Kelowna Mayor Colin Basran anything you've ever wanted to know, what would you ask? The response was remarkable, with nearly 150 questions posed to the Mayor. So, you asked and he answered your questions around some of the bigger issues that our city faces. In thi

Episode 13: A conversation with Mayor Colin Basran – Part 1

Jun 14 2022 38 mins

Join Mayor Basran as he talks to host Bob Evans about everything that is Kelowna and his hopes for the city, as well as his thoughts on golf courses, traffic, Uber, and even the Mayor of Kamloops.

Episode 12: What’s up, Knox?

May 17 2022 21 mins

Knox Mountain Park is our largest park at nearly 370 hectares, and it’s popular, with an average 1,300 people enjoying the park every day. But it’s also a fragile ecosystem that needs protecting for future generations, as challenges such as rogue trails and unleashed dogs are a challenge.

Episode 11: Let the music play

May 03 2022 27 mins

Live music, concerts and festivals were among the events put on hold for two years during the COVID-19 pandemic. With pandemic restrictions easing, what does the future of live music 'sound' like in the Okanagan? Where does live music live in Kelowna? A new community-driven strategy sets out to advance the sustainability of the music industry in the Central Okanagan, and looks at h