Davis Kyle
@daviskyle.bsky.social
https://www.kyleforkelowna.ca/
Procurement & Contract Analyst
Kelowna Area Cycling Coalition, Past President
Vice Chair of the RDCO Planning Advisory Committee
Prize-winning housing policy author
Views do not reflect those of my employer.
Procurement & Contract Analyst
Kelowna Area Cycling Coalition, Past President
Vice Chair of the RDCO Planning Advisory Committee
Prize-winning housing policy author
Views do not reflect those of my employer.
Interesting proposal.
Out here our mayor was accused of dangling RDCO appointments (and the extra pay) and/or taking them away from councillors who voted against him on issues.
Probably should equalize compensation, regardless of appointments, and have direct elections to the RDCO.
Out here our mayor was accused of dangling RDCO appointments (and the extra pay) and/or taking them away from councillors who voted against him on issues.
Probably should equalize compensation, regardless of appointments, and have direct elections to the RDCO.
January 27, 2026 at 4:47 PM
Interesting proposal.
Out here our mayor was accused of dangling RDCO appointments (and the extra pay) and/or taking them away from councillors who voted against him on issues.
Probably should equalize compensation, regardless of appointments, and have direct elections to the RDCO.
Out here our mayor was accused of dangling RDCO appointments (and the extra pay) and/or taking them away from councillors who voted against him on issues.
Probably should equalize compensation, regardless of appointments, and have direct elections to the RDCO.
Councillor Lovegrove has confirmed his plans to seek re-election.
It's my understanding that all concillors but Hodge will be running for either re-election or Mayor. They seem to be at this time.
www.kelownanow.com/watercooler/...
It's my understanding that all concillors but Hodge will be running for either re-election or Mayor. They seem to be at this time.
www.kelownanow.com/watercooler/...
Kelowna councillor Gord Lovegrove confirms re-election bid
Kelowna city councillor Gord Lovegrove has confirmed he will seek a second term on council, saying he still has “more to contribute” as th.
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January 26, 2026 at 12:35 AM
Councillor Lovegrove has confirmed his plans to seek re-election.
It's my understanding that all concillors but Hodge will be running for either re-election or Mayor. They seem to be at this time.
www.kelownanow.com/watercooler/...
It's my understanding that all concillors but Hodge will be running for either re-election or Mayor. They seem to be at this time.
www.kelownanow.com/watercooler/...
Word of advice for Vancouverites.
January 22, 2026 at 9:09 PM
Word of advice for Vancouverites.
www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna...
Very good news. The old lounge was very overcrowded for being Canada’s 9th busiest airport.
Very good news. The old lounge was very overcrowded for being Canada’s 9th busiest airport.
New departures lounge unveiled at Kelowna International Airport, opens to the public next week
The new departures lounge at Kelowna International Airport will open to the public on Jan. 28, 2026.
www.castanet.net
January 22, 2026 at 3:48 AM
www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna...
Very good news. The old lounge was very overcrowded for being Canada’s 9th busiest airport.
Very good news. The old lounge was very overcrowded for being Canada’s 9th busiest airport.
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Thank you, @supriya.bsky.social, for writing this column. Greenland is a stepping stone and a test of precedent. If the US breaks the consent-based 1951 Greenland treaty with Denmark and gets away with it, it will surely assume it can do the same with Canada.
www.nationalobserver.com/2026/01/20/o...
www.nationalobserver.com/2026/01/20/o...
Trump will use the Greenland argument to grab Canada's Northwest Passage
A 1988 agreement between Canada and the United States about the sea lane left its legal status largely undecided, allowing both countries to assert their respective positions. But now, thanks to US Pr...
www.nationalobserver.com
January 21, 2026 at 1:33 PM
Thank you, @supriya.bsky.social, for writing this column. Greenland is a stepping stone and a test of precedent. If the US breaks the consent-based 1951 Greenland treaty with Denmark and gets away with it, it will surely assume it can do the same with Canada.
www.nationalobserver.com/2026/01/20/o...
www.nationalobserver.com/2026/01/20/o...
It’s interesting that the polling is being done by a separate non-profit entity.
www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna...
Partisan politics at a local level, if Kelowna were to elect an unaccountable partisan majority of any stripe that listened to no opposition voices, would be a huge mistake.
www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna...
Partisan politics at a local level, if Kelowna were to elect an unaccountable partisan majority of any stripe that listened to no opposition voices, would be a huge mistake.
Kelowna mayor Tom Dyas trailing Tracy Gray, Ron Cannan in the polls
According to an organization recruiting candidates to run in municipal elections under the conservative banner, former Conservative MP Tracy Gray is contemplating a run for mayor of Kelowna in October
www.castanet.net
January 21, 2026 at 3:30 PM
It’s interesting that the polling is being done by a separate non-profit entity.
www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna...
Partisan politics at a local level, if Kelowna were to elect an unaccountable partisan majority of any stripe that listened to no opposition voices, would be a huge mistake.
www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna...
Partisan politics at a local level, if Kelowna were to elect an unaccountable partisan majority of any stripe that listened to no opposition voices, would be a huge mistake.
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In a speech to the World Economic Forum, Mark Carney says middle powers such as Canada must accept that the rules-based international order is effectively dead, and great power rivalry with is here to stay. Key excerpt:
January 20, 2026 at 3:48 PM
In a speech to the World Economic Forum, Mark Carney says middle powers such as Canada must accept that the rules-based international order is effectively dead, and great power rivalry with is here to stay. Key excerpt:
globalnews.ca/news/1162022...
Seems bad that there’s now a huge perverse financial incentive to destroy any archeological remains.
Compared to more than $100,000 in opaque fees and legal limbo? Some people will just not report it and destroy all evidence.
Seems bad that there’s now a huge perverse financial incentive to destroy any archeological remains.
Compared to more than $100,000 in opaque fees and legal limbo? Some people will just not report it and destroy all evidence.
Discovery of 2 skulls on Kamloops property leads to debate over B.C. property rights | Globalnews.ca
A private landowner was excavating their Kamloops property in June to make a community garden for seniors when they unearthed two human skulls.
globalnews.ca
January 20, 2026 at 6:15 PM
globalnews.ca/news/1162022...
Seems bad that there’s now a huge perverse financial incentive to destroy any archeological remains.
Compared to more than $100,000 in opaque fees and legal limbo? Some people will just not report it and destroy all evidence.
Seems bad that there’s now a huge perverse financial incentive to destroy any archeological remains.
Compared to more than $100,000 in opaque fees and legal limbo? Some people will just not report it and destroy all evidence.
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Expel Pete Hoekstra
Trump posts an image depicting Canada and Greenland as part of the United States
January 20, 2026 at 1:27 PM
Expel Pete Hoekstra
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The incredibly lukewarm Democratic response on Greenland is being noticed in Europe, incidentally.
Chuck Schumer not finding a stronger word than “quixotic” for Trump’s plan to seize Greenland has been name checked to me more than once.
Chuck Schumer not finding a stronger word than “quixotic” for Trump’s plan to seize Greenland has been name checked to me more than once.
But Americans who want to save the alliance with Europe must have no illusions about how bad a condition this transatlantic partnership is in.
January 18, 2026 at 10:05 PM
The incredibly lukewarm Democratic response on Greenland is being noticed in Europe, incidentally.
Chuck Schumer not finding a stronger word than “quixotic” for Trump’s plan to seize Greenland has been name checked to me more than once.
Chuck Schumer not finding a stronger word than “quixotic” for Trump’s plan to seize Greenland has been name checked to me more than once.
A variety of industry groups and advocates have been trumpeting the issues with our building codes, elevator requirements, and (of course) tax systems vis a vis housing for a number of years.
Uytae’s work of bringing it to the masses is great. But governments must start listening and acting.
Uytae’s work of bringing it to the masses is great. But governments must start listening and acting.
NEW VIDEO: North America’s Elevator’s Problem
Elevators are absolutely essential to modern cities..... and it turns out North America kind of sucks at them. We partnered with @sightline.org to look into the many issues plaguing our elevator industry, and what it might take to fix it.
Elevators are absolutely essential to modern cities..... and it turns out North America kind of sucks at them. We partnered with @sightline.org to look into the many issues plaguing our elevator industry, and what it might take to fix it.
The United States has the fewest elevators in the rich world, with Canada only a bit ahead. We teamed up with @uytaelee.bsky.social of About Here Videos to investigate why, exactly, North America sucks at elevators.
January 19, 2026 at 3:56 PM
A variety of industry groups and advocates have been trumpeting the issues with our building codes, elevator requirements, and (of course) tax systems vis a vis housing for a number of years.
Uytae’s work of bringing it to the masses is great. But governments must start listening and acting.
Uytae’s work of bringing it to the masses is great. But governments must start listening and acting.
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There is something so incredibly repulsive about this messaging
The Olympic Village Save-On Foods has come out in support of the NIMBYs opposed to the long-promised but unbuilt Olympic Village Elementary School.
January 18, 2026 at 5:26 AM
There is something so incredibly repulsive about this messaging
Rewatching LOTR in theatres this weekend has given me a new appreciation of just how evil or stupid you have to be to name your company “Palantir”.
Like, it’s bragging about being the “bad guy”.
Like, it’s bragging about being the “bad guy”.
January 19, 2026 at 2:46 AM
Rewatching LOTR in theatres this weekend has given me a new appreciation of just how evil or stupid you have to be to name your company “Palantir”.
Like, it’s bragging about being the “bad guy”.
Like, it’s bragging about being the “bad guy”.
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Lots of people assured me that Dutch-style protected bike intersections would be a nightmare for snow plowing.
Seems fine to me.
Seems fine to me.
January 16, 2026 at 11:35 PM
Lots of people assured me that Dutch-style protected bike intersections would be a nightmare for snow plowing.
Seems fine to me.
Seems fine to me.
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I will be so happy if the Canadian deal with China means we also get tiny EV cars like this.
This bad girl sells for the equivalent of $10,000 CANADIAN in China. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Changan...
This bad girl sells for the equivalent of $10,000 CANADIAN in China. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Changan...
January 16, 2026 at 7:24 PM
I will be so happy if the Canadian deal with China means we also get tiny EV cars like this.
This bad girl sells for the equivalent of $10,000 CANADIAN in China. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Changan...
This bad girl sells for the equivalent of $10,000 CANADIAN in China. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Changan...
www.kelownadailycourier.ca/news/article...
Contrary to the reporting tickets are still on sale. Would advise to buy one if you are interested.
I will be attending.
Contrary to the reporting tickets are still on sale. Would advise to buy one if you are interested.
I will be attending.
City charging $5 to attend forum on Kelowna's crime and disorder
The City of Kelowna charged people $5 to buy tickets this week to an upcoming forum on downtown crime and disorder.
www.kelownadailycourier.ca
January 16, 2026 at 7:24 PM
www.kelownadailycourier.ca/news/article...
Contrary to the reporting tickets are still on sale. Would advise to buy one if you are interested.
I will be attending.
Contrary to the reporting tickets are still on sale. Would advise to buy one if you are interested.
I will be attending.
With CUSMA likely ending to to Trump’s autarkic tendencies, we have no choice but trade diversification.
The prairie economies will benefit from greater exports to China. Consumers will benefit from cheaper EVs.
The American response….will likely be unhinged. But they aren’t our friends right now.
The prairie economies will benefit from greater exports to China. Consumers will benefit from cheaper EVs.
The American response….will likely be unhinged. But they aren’t our friends right now.
January 16, 2026 at 4:24 PM
With CUSMA likely ending to to Trump’s autarkic tendencies, we have no choice but trade diversification.
The prairie economies will benefit from greater exports to China. Consumers will benefit from cheaper EVs.
The American response….will likely be unhinged. But they aren’t our friends right now.
The prairie economies will benefit from greater exports to China. Consumers will benefit from cheaper EVs.
The American response….will likely be unhinged. But they aren’t our friends right now.
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There’s no appeasing this deranged bully. Just moving forward without him.
TRUMP: MAY PUT A TARIFF ON COUNTRIES THAT DON’T GO ALONG WITH GREENLAND
January 16, 2026 at 3:47 PM
There’s no appeasing this deranged bully. Just moving forward without him.
Hopefully now that decriminalization is gone we see a fully funded path to helping these people get addiction help, mental health care, and recovery services. Putting them back on a path to homes, jobs, etc.
I’m not surprised decrim ended. I’m surprised it took so long.
I’m not surprised decrim ended. I’m surprised it took so long.
January 14, 2026 at 10:49 PM
Hopefully now that decriminalization is gone we see a fully funded path to helping these people get addiction help, mental health care, and recovery services. Putting them back on a path to homes, jobs, etc.
I’m not surprised decrim ended. I’m surprised it took so long.
I’m not surprised decrim ended. I’m surprised it took so long.
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gotta question who is throwing money into an nyc memecoin from the corrupt former mayor. that said, this is all part of the crisis of impunity we've got going on. far from the most important example but it's a death by 1000 cuts thing when everything is just grift & it feels like ppl get away w/ it
January 13, 2026 at 5:11 PM
gotta question who is throwing money into an nyc memecoin from the corrupt former mayor. that said, this is all part of the crisis of impunity we've got going on. far from the most important example but it's a death by 1000 cuts thing when everything is just grift & it feels like ppl get away w/ it
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I'm very proud to part of an organization that is expanding local coverage and remaining true to its mandate.
Covering local news means accountability, community engagement, reflecting culture, giving a voice to people often not heard, and combatting disinformation.
It's vital to democracy.
Covering local news means accountability, community engagement, reflecting culture, giving a voice to people often not heard, and combatting disinformation.
It's vital to democracy.
January 14, 2026 at 4:44 PM
I'm very proud to part of an organization that is expanding local coverage and remaining true to its mandate.
Covering local news means accountability, community engagement, reflecting culture, giving a voice to people often not heard, and combatting disinformation.
It's vital to democracy.
Covering local news means accountability, community engagement, reflecting culture, giving a voice to people often not heard, and combatting disinformation.
It's vital to democracy.
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Good to see some cities making child care major a by-right zoning allowance.
I campaigned on that in 2022, to upgrade from the current child care minor allowance.
Would be a substantial improvement to childcare availability. One less bureaucratic hoop.
Good to see some cities making child care major a by-right zoning allowance.
I campaigned on that in 2022, to upgrade from the current child care minor allowance.
Would be a substantial improvement to childcare availability. One less bureaucratic hoop.
Should Vancouver's city hall make it easier to open daycares in residential neighbourhoods?
Should it be easier to open daycares in residential areas? It may seem like an easy answer for desperate parents, but not everyone agrees
vancouversun.com
January 14, 2026 at 3:46 PM
vancouversun.com/opinion/colu...
Good to see some cities making child care major a by-right zoning allowance.
I campaigned on that in 2022, to upgrade from the current child care minor allowance.
Would be a substantial improvement to childcare availability. One less bureaucratic hoop.
Good to see some cities making child care major a by-right zoning allowance.
I campaigned on that in 2022, to upgrade from the current child care minor allowance.
Would be a substantial improvement to childcare availability. One less bureaucratic hoop.
Check out the approval.
96% in some form.
86% for eating and drinking establishments.
39% for all lots citywide. Probably easy to get that number over 50% with some tweaks.
Great to see.
96% in some form.
86% for eating and drinking establishments.
39% for all lots citywide. Probably easy to get that number over 50% with some tweaks.
Great to see.
A Renton city council committee is discussing legalizing neighborhood retail right now.
A survey result that showed 39% of Renton residents want to legalize bodegas and neighborhood cafes on all city lots was just described by a staff member as "shocking."
A survey result that showed 39% of Renton residents want to legalize bodegas and neighborhood cafes on all city lots was just described by a staff member as "shocking."
January 13, 2026 at 11:47 PM
Check out the approval.
96% in some form.
86% for eating and drinking establishments.
39% for all lots citywide. Probably easy to get that number over 50% with some tweaks.
Great to see.
96% in some form.
86% for eating and drinking establishments.
39% for all lots citywide. Probably easy to get that number over 50% with some tweaks.
Great to see.
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Culture flourishes in places with abundant and inexpensive floor space.
If you want cool bars, restaurants, art galleries, nightclubs, and theaters, you need (a) lots of cheap housing for workers, and (b) lots of commercial spaces where people can open a small business on a shoestring budget.
If you want cool bars, restaurants, art galleries, nightclubs, and theaters, you need (a) lots of cheap housing for workers, and (b) lots of commercial spaces where people can open a small business on a shoestring budget.
It's funny how every big city in North America has that one otherwise totally unremarkable strip mall way out in the suburbs that has been taken over by Asian restaurateurs and is now an internationally recognized foodie destination.
January 12, 2026 at 8:31 PM
Culture flourishes in places with abundant and inexpensive floor space.
If you want cool bars, restaurants, art galleries, nightclubs, and theaters, you need (a) lots of cheap housing for workers, and (b) lots of commercial spaces where people can open a small business on a shoestring budget.
If you want cool bars, restaurants, art galleries, nightclubs, and theaters, you need (a) lots of cheap housing for workers, and (b) lots of commercial spaces where people can open a small business on a shoestring budget.
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Blocking new housing doesn't stop rich people from moving in. Instead, it means unleashing them on the existing housing stock.
In SF, increased demand from the tech boom was not met with new supply, so landlords withdrew their rentals to sell to tech workers.
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In SF, increased demand from the tech boom was not met with new supply, so landlords withdrew their rentals to sell to tech workers.
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January 12, 2026 at 9:52 PM
Blocking new housing doesn't stop rich people from moving in. Instead, it means unleashing them on the existing housing stock.
In SF, increased demand from the tech boom was not met with new supply, so landlords withdrew their rentals to sell to tech workers.
1/
In SF, increased demand from the tech boom was not met with new supply, so landlords withdrew their rentals to sell to tech workers.
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