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Have you noticed the new Parks identification signs going up around the community?
There are 4 types of signs that range in size based on the classification, status and size of the park (some parks are undeveloped 'naturalized' spaces that will just have an address now). The sign design was done in collaboration with local artist and outdoor enthusiast, Yolanda Robinson.
The project involves the installation of park identification signs at most of the named park properties...
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Lake Country appreciates having received grant funding through the Tree Canada Foundation for some tree planting projects completed this fall.   
Highway 97 Medians Re-Planting – BC Hydro Community Tree Planting Program - $4,500 grant contribution
Description: Planted 21 new drought tolerant, salt and urban pollution tolerant street trees with an awareness and sensitivity to the proximity of power lines.
https://www.bchydro.com/community/in_your_region/regreening.html...
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Central Okanagan and Vernon residents are being asked to check their mailboxes for an invitation to help shape the future of transportation in our communities and our region.
Thousands of households have been randomly selected and sent letters inviting them to participate in the 2018 Okanagan Travel Survey. Transportation is a top issue for residents and this statistically significant and confidential survey, conducted every five years, provides important data for transportation...
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Council has been asked to consider a Zoning Amendment Bylaw to facilitate future development.  The conceptual proposal is to construct a 109 unit affordable housing development consisting of 24 row house units and an 85 unit apartment building.
Zoning Amendment (650803 Alberta Ltd.) Bylaw 1068, 2018 (Z2018-004) would change Schedule “A” to Zoning Bylaw 561, 2007 by changing the zoning classification of:
Lot A, District Lot 118, ODYD, Plan 22191:
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The Government of Canada legalized cannabis consumption, effective October 17, 2018. On and after that date, provincial legislation permits cannabis consumption wherever tobacco consumption is lawful in public.
The provincial government’s Cannabis Control and Licensing Act outlines the rules for the use of cannabis in BC.  This overview will help you understand some of the key highlights:
You must be 19 to purchase, sell or consume cannabis.
Individuals...
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