Tag Archives: City Hall
Minor football gets go ahead for new building
A local sports organization will be getting more space to store its equipment.Staff at the Regional District of North Okanagan have been given approval to investigate options to sublet an exclusive-us...
May 26, 2024
Vernon Chamber against idea of boat ban to deal with invasive mussels
More federal government funding -- and not a moritorium on out-of-province watercraft -- is the best way to prevent the spread of invasive mussels into the Okanagan's lakes, according to a local busin...
May 24, 2024
RDNO targets land for future growth
The Regional District of North Okanagan board has given its preliminary support to changes to its Regional Growth Strategy bylaw.The RDNO says the amendments identify new parcels for future growth in ...
May 23, 2024
Lake Country's mayor makes history as new RDCO chair
The Regional District of Central Okanagan has a new leader.Blair Ireland was acclaimed as the chair of the regional board until November 2024 at a meeting held Thursday. Ireland is the mayor of Lake C...
May 23, 2024
RDNO bans smoking in all parks
People could face a fine if they are caught smoking in Regional District of North Okanagan parks.The RDNO board of directors has directed staff to update its parks bylaws to prohibit smoking in any RD...
May 23, 2024
Update: Federal grant sought for Greater Vernon Cultural Centre
UPDATE Regional District of North Okanagan staff have been given approval to submit a grant application to the Canada Cultural Spaces Fund for the architect and consulting fees associated with complet...
May 23, 2024
Tax notices arriving, include 4.72% tax hike
Property owners in Kelowna will be getting their 2024 tax notices in the mail this week.This year's notice includes a tax increase of 4.72 per cent, which translates to an additional $9.33 a month, fo...
May 23, 2024
New City Hall opens, ribbon to be cut on new water plant
The new city hall building in West Kelowna has officially been opened.Members of city council cut the ribbon on the new facility at 3731 Old Okanagan Highway on Tuesday, May 21.The building also house...
May 22, 2024
Rebuilding efforts underway in area burned by Bush Creek wildfire
Properties in the Shuswap damaged or destroyed by the Bush Creek wildfire are being rebuilt.The Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD) has issued building permits for 12 projects in the North Shusw...
May 21, 2024
Affordable rental homes to stay in place in Vernon
People living with low or moderate incomes will not be at risk of losing affordable housing opportunities in Vernon.The Vernon and District Branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA Verno...
May 21, 2024
