Peachland POST YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER
PEACHLAND PROUD! YOUR LOCAL REALTOR
Chad Rogers REALTOR®
The week of January 30, 2026
HOOTS MON! Great fun was had at the Robbie Burns night P.3
FINDING INNER STRENGTH Encouragement on facing life’s challenges P.9
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ABOUT TOWN Find out what’s going on and where it’s happening P.11
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RESULTS IN
The 2025 Citizens Survey yields 417 replies
downtown lifestyle
People nature
arts & culture
weather
community events
lake close to cities
quaint
beach
peaceful
Location
character and strong sense of community, where neighbours know and support each other, and volunteerism and community events create a feeling of belonging.” And in another section we learn of a statistic that would astound researchers in many other communities: 90% of respondents rate their quality of life
walking
beautiful
view
small town
friendly
parks & trails
esults of the 2025 Citizens Survey have now been posted on the District of Peachland website, revealing that from our population of approximately 6,500 only 417 of us actually took the opportunity to respond. We will leave it to the statisti-
cians to determine what reliance can be placed on a sample of that size given that those who responded were self-selected rather than being chosen at random. However, as the report tells us, those that did respond had some clear messages. “Residents overwhelmingly value Peachland’s small-town
restaurants
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as “Good” or “Very Good.” That may not surprise those of us who live here, and neither perhaps would be the report’s summary of what respondents list as their favourite things about living here: “The natural beauty and outdoor lifestyle are repeatedly highlighted, including Okanagan Lake, beaches, trails, parks, and surrounding mountains, which provide opportunities for recreation and relaxation. Lake and waterfront access, particularly along Beach Avenue and the Centennial Walkway, is a major draw, supporting walking, boating, and family activities. People also appreciate the safety, tranquility, and slower pace of life, along with the town’s convenient location close to Penticton, Kelowna, and West Kelowna for services and amenities.” Messages for council and planning staff who will soon be translating the downtown revitalization study into OCP and Zoning changes ring loud and clear as these report segments indicate:
A summary of favourite things about living in Peachland, as per the 2025 Citizens Survey.
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