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Reinforcing Dog Owner Responsibilities with a Grin
It’s said ‘You can catch more bees with honey than with vinegar.’ The Regional District hopes using a little humour will resonate with more Central Okanagan dog owners.
Victoria Day hours of operation at civic properties
To mark Victoria Day, City Hall will be closed Monday, May 19. The Glenmore Landfill will be open its regular hours of 7:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Thinking of working in the garden over the weekend? Pick up your OgoGrow or GlenGrow at the Glenmore Landfill or the Commonage Road Compost Facility until 4 p.m....
Kelowna city council highlights: May 12
Westcorp hotel Council forwarded the Westcorp hotel development to a public hearing on June 10. Consideration will be given to amendments to the Official Community Plan and rezoning to accommodate the development of a hotel with retail, restaurant and conference space on the corner of Queensway and Water Street. Centre of Gravity Council received an...
1100 Forest Service Road temporarily closed
SALMON ARM - Travellers are advised that the 1100 Forest Service Road in the Seymour Arm area will be closed at the 14.7-kilometre mark from Monday, May 26 through Wednesday, June 25, 2014, while a bridge over the Seymour River is replaced. The Upper Seymour River area will still be accessible via detour through Seymour Arm onto the 1200...
Bylaw enforcement service enhanced
Bylaw Enforcement assistance will be offered in the District of West Kelowna seven days a week this summer. From May 20 through September 1, the Bylaw Enforcement Department will take calls at 778-797-8810 seven days a week, between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Calls made after hours will be forwarded to an automated messaging system...
Small garden? Limited water? Tips for getting the most yield from your garden
How can you get the most yield from a garden where space is limited, and water is too?
Ruurs, Gopal, Henderson and Benson to receive College’s highest honour
Margriet Ruurs, Raghwa Gopal, Jim Henderson, and Garry Benson will take their place among an elite group as Okanagan College’s 2014 Honorary Fellows – the highest honour the College bestows. “These four individuals have made meaningful contributions in a range of areas – from the promotion of children’s literacy, to economic development and mentorship, First...
Okanagan Basin Water Board proposes new B.C. water commission
A new B.C. water commission to streamline water use reporting and connect water licence rental fees with water management needs is being proposed by the Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB). Such a commission would be self-funded and would also be able to provide grants for water projects with only slight increase in current water license...
It’s time to drain winter pool water
As many residents are beginning to ready their pools and hot tubs in anticipation of summer, the City of Kelowna is reminding residents about the proper procedure to drain winter water without putting a strain on the environment. Residents are asked to drain their pools and hot tubs to a dry area on their property...
MP report for Okanagan-Coquihalla: Presenting Petitions
Early this week a group of concerned local citizens dropped of a petition to my Penticton office on “The Right to Save Seeds”– this petition, signed by 37 residents, is the second on this topic that I have received. On a related note, I was also asked recently how petitions work in the House of...
Lakeshore road upgrades begin
Beginning Tuesday, May 20, at 7 a.m. Lakeshore Road from Lexington to Cook roads will be closed to motorists to accommodate the utility and bridge replacement as part of the $11-million Lakeshore Road upgrades project. Infrastructure improvements will include: - improved traffic flow and safety - upgrades to sanitary trunk, stormwater and water mains -...
City of Vernon releases travel survey findings
VERNON - City of Vernon Council heard the findings of the Household Travel Surveys on Monday, May 12, which were part of the City’s Transportation Plan Review. The surveys took place in 2013, when Vernon residents were asked where they travelled, how often and what mode of transportation they chose. Survey findings will be used...
Your community open house
The public is invited to attend an upcoming open house to discuss multiple ongoing topics in the West Kelowna community. Information will be on display and feedback is welcome. District of West Kelowna staff, West Kelowna Fire Rescue, Regional District of Central Okanagan, and Okanagan Basin Water Board representatives will be there providing information on...
Quilchena Park changes
A small section of Quilchena Park in Kettle Valley is closed while the City of Kelowna prepares the area for the installation of a new slide. The work is scheduled to be completed in July. The long hillside slide was removed earlier this year for safety considerations. The rest of the park remains open and...
LNG Contractor-Supplier Boot RFP seminar and boot camp for Kelowna
KELOWNA – Request for Proposal (RFP) seminars and Contractor-Supplier boot camps will be offered in communities across B.C. to prepare B.C. businesses for the economic opportunity the Liquefied Natural Gas industry offers. A Request for Proposal seminar for Kelowna will be held May 27 to guide industry through the RFP process that will help them...