City Council

Detailed design is underway for improvements at Highway 97 and Trepanier Bench Road in Peachland. (Photo/Google Maps)

Speed limits on Hwy. 97 still a concern for Peachland council

‘It would just make sense to me to have slow down as the priority’, says councillor

 

Sicamous council awarded Splatsin the contract to upgrade the Kerr Road Owlhead Creek Crossing culverts that are deteriorating. (Rebecca Willson/ Eagle Valley News)

Sicamous council awards priority infrastructure project to Splatsin

Splatsin Developmenet Corporation’s price, experience fit project requirements

 

The houseboat that sits on Highway 1 in Sicamous will no longer have an occupant as of the end of April and council is deciding what to do next with the building. (Black Press file photo)

Sicamous council discusses future of houseboat landmark along Highway 1

Repurposed vessel greets visitors to the houseboat capital of Canada

 

Vernon city council will honour the contributions of Coun. Dalvir Nahal with a bronze plaque. Nahal died of cancer at age 45 during her second term in office in September 2021. (Contributed)

Bronze plaque honours late Vernon councillor

Colleagues vote to erect plaque in memory of Nahal, who died in office in 2021 at age 45

Vernon city council will honour the contributions of Coun. Dalvir Nahal with a bronze plaque. Nahal died of cancer at age 45 during her second term in office in September 2021. (Contributed)
Sicamous council heard a presentation on the Active Transportation Network plan that aims to upgrade sidewalks, paths, street crossings, and all factors in human-powered transportation. (Black Press file photo)

Sicamous active transportation plan aims to improve walkways, accessibility and safety

Residents most concerned about incomplete sidewalks, vehicle traffic, poor lighting at night

Sicamous council heard a presentation on the Active Transportation Network plan that aims to upgrade sidewalks, paths, street crossings, and all factors in human-powered transportation. (Black Press file photo)
William R. Bennett Bridge across Okanagan Lake. (Black Press file photo)

Province eyes additional ‘transit-only’ lane for Kelowna’s W.R. Bennett Bridge: Study

Council gets look at Central Okanagan Integrated Transportation Study

William R. Bennett Bridge across Okanagan Lake. (Black Press file photo)
Sicamous council announced a second cycle of grant funding through the Shuswap Community Foundation on Feb. 28. (File photo)

Sicamous council opens second round of community grant funding for non-profits

Groups chosen will benefit from over $30,000 surplus in funds

Sicamous council announced a second cycle of grant funding through the Shuswap Community Foundation on Feb. 28. (File photo)
Kelowna council chambers (Black Press file photo)

Beer on the beach may be coming to Kelowna

A staff report is coming to council in the next two weeks

Kelowna council chambers (Black Press file photo)
Kelowna RCMP Inspector Beth McAndie presents 2022 crime stats to city council. (Photo/Gary Barnes)

Just 20 repeat offenders responsible for 3,500 Kelowna RCMP files from 2020 to 2022

Offenders being arrested once a week every week for past two years

Kelowna RCMP Inspector Beth McAndie presents 2022 crime stats to city council. (Photo/Gary Barnes)
Sicamous council is moving forward with a bylaw amendment to prohibit illicit drug use in public parks as a reaction to the lack of legislation that came with B.C.’s decriminalization policy. (File photo)

Sicamous council moving to prohibit use of illicit drugs in parks

Interior Health urges council not to proceed without discussion

Sicamous council is moving forward with a bylaw amendment to prohibit illicit drug use in public parks as a reaction to the lack of legislation that came with B.C.’s decriminalization policy. (File photo)
The District of Sicamous Development Corporation is asking for additional funding to work on priority projects in 2023. (District of Sicamous)

Sicamous development corporation seeks funding to upgrade internet, tourism promotion

‘There’s varying degrees of internet, but it’s no longer a luxury, it’s becoming a utility.’

The District of Sicamous Development Corporation is asking for additional funding to work on priority projects in 2023. (District of Sicamous)
The Sicamous Community Banner Project’s 2023 creations so far are united by the theme ‘bees and butterflies.’ Only 20 of the hand-painted banners will be hung this year in Sicamous, and none on Main Street, as per a council decision which banner organizers say they weren’t consulted on. (Rebecca Willson- Eagle Valley News)

Sicamous banner project participants upset after council opts for branding on Main Street

Organizer unhappy with lack of communication from district for project in its 23rd year

The Sicamous Community Banner Project’s 2023 creations so far are united by the theme ‘bees and butterflies.’ Only 20 of the hand-painted banners will be hung this year in Sicamous, and none on Main Street, as per a council decision which banner organizers say they weren’t consulted on. (Rebecca Willson- Eagle Valley News)
Kelowna City Councillor Luke Stack. (Photo/City of Kelowna video)

City council to tee up future of Kelowna Springs Golf course

‘It is my hope this property will continue to be operated as a golf course’

Kelowna City Councillor Luke Stack. (Photo/City of Kelowna video)
Kelowna RCMP detachment located at 1190 Richter Street. (Black Press file photo)

Kelowna saw more than 43% increase in robberies in 2022: RCMP report

The 2022 year in review report goes to council Feb. 27

Kelowna RCMP detachment located at 1190 Richter Street. (Black Press file photo)
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Harrison councillors pass no-confidence vote against mayor, alleging ‘illegal’ meetings

Mayor Ed Wood called it a ‘calculated ambush’, called for public hearing

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Eagle River is a protected area under the Riparian Areas Protection Regulation. (Black Press file photo)

‘Timelines brutal’: Sicamous council to urge ministry to speed up riparian area development process

Assessments have to go to ministry and back before approval, council says delays hurt economy

Eagle River is a protected area under the Riparian Areas Protection Regulation. (Black Press file photo)
Council had set aside $45,000 in the 2022 capital budget for dog park improvements. (Photo/Google)

Doggone good: New park for pooches approved for West Kelowna

Council approved the new park at Wildhorse Park at its Feb. 14 regular meeting

Council had set aside $45,000 in the 2022 capital budget for dog park improvements. (Photo/Google)
District of Sicamous council approved a business licensing bylaw amendment regulating short-term rentals at its Feb. 8, 2023 meeting. (Black Press file photo)

Sicamous council approves business bylaw amendment regulating short-term rentals

List of requirements and $265 application fee finalized

District of Sicamous council approved a business licensing bylaw amendment regulating short-term rentals at its Feb. 8, 2023 meeting. (Black Press file photo)
Union of BC Municipalities at the Vancouver Convention Centre. Sicamous council discussed sending members to the UBCM Housing Summit, April 4-6, at the Sheraton Wall Centre in Vancouver. (UBCM photo)

Housing summit in Vancouver on Sicamous council’s radar

Trip would cost $1,700 per person from travel budget

Union of BC Municipalities at the Vancouver Convention Centre. Sicamous council discussed sending members to the UBCM Housing Summit, April 4-6, at the Sheraton Wall Centre in Vancouver. (UBCM photo)
City of Salmon Arm Couns. Louise Wallace Richmond and Kevin Flynn lend a hand with the Shuswap Trail Alliance’s fundraising efforts during the Trails Party at the SASCU Recreation Centre on Friday, Feb. 3, 2023. (Barb Brouwer/Facebook photo)

Plenty of opportunities to have fun while supporting community groups in Salmon Arm

Council Report by City of Salmon Arm councillor and deputy mayor Kevin Flynn

  • Feb 14, 2023
City of Salmon Arm Couns. Louise Wallace Richmond and Kevin Flynn lend a hand with the Shuswap Trail Alliance’s fundraising efforts during the Trails Party at the SASCU Recreation Centre on Friday, Feb. 3, 2023. (Barb Brouwer/Facebook photo)
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