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Kelowna Talks Podcast

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.

  1. 13/12/2022

    Episode 20: Strategic planning with Mike McGreer

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

    20 min

  2. 29/11/2022

    Episode 19: Budget 101 with City Manager Doug Gilchrist

    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.

    20 min

  3. 18/10/2022

    Episode 18: Making sense of the new Zoning bylaw

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

    26 min

  4. 23/08/2022

    Episode 17: Civics 101 with Stephen Fleming

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

    25 min

  5. 26/07/2022

    Episode 16: The Okanagan Lake mirage

    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.

    25 min

  6. 05/07/2022

    Episode 15: What makes Kelowna an eventful city?

    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?

    27 min

  7. 21/06/2022

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

    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 this week's episode, Mayor Basran talks to host Bob Evans about housing, housing affordability, public safety and some of the social issues that every municipality struggles with. Plus, you’ll hear how Mayor Basran envisions our city in 20 years. 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?

    31 min

  8. 14/06/2022

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

    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.

    39 min
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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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  • Creator
    City of Kelowna
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2022
  • Episodes
    20
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 City of Kelowna

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