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Community and innovation initiatives in Kelowna

Overview

The Kelowna region is implementing various community safety, social support, and technological innovation initiatives.

In West Kelowna, the city council adopted a community safety plan to address housing insecurity, poverty, mental health, and substance abuse through partnerships with the RCMP, Interior Health, BC Housing, and Westbank First Nation. The council also approved a renewable energy partnership with BC Hydro, which includes a funded energy manager to identify infrastructure projects like solar panel installations.

In Kelowna, community support efforts include the Haul for Hope fundraiser for Hope Air and the United Way BC annual kick-off to address food security and after-school care. Technological advancements are being pursued through a new aerospace innovation hub involving the City of Kelowna, Kelowna International Airport, FireSwarm Solutions, and Okanagan College, focusing on AI-enabled drone technology for wildfire suppression. Additionally, West Kelowna has committed nearly $1 million to upgrade sports courts at Anders Park and Shannon Lake.

Entities

BC Housing · Kelowna International Airport · Britannia Brewing · Team Leavitt · WestJet

Timeline

9 days ago

[CULTURE] 51 sources
Kelowna hosts community fundraisers and aerospace innovation partnerships
Kelowna hosts several community and tech initiatives, including Hope Air fundraising, United Way BC's annual kick-off, and new aerospace partnerships for drone innovation and wildfire response.
14 days ago

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West Kelowna adopts community safety plan and renewable energy partnership
West Kelowna has adopted a community safety plan to address social issues like housing and mental health, while also partnering with BC Hydro to host a funded energy manager for renewable projects.

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