News

Background
Berry Road was reconstructed in the early 90’s as part of the Hwy 97 four lane improvements. The base and subbase gravels are in good condition, but the nearly 30-year-old asphalt is showing its age.
Where
Berry Road, from Highway 97 to the intersection with Okanagan Centre Road East.
What & Why
The following elements will be delivered as part of this project:
Multi-Use Path : Improvement to the west end of the multi-use path...
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Lake Country, BC – Continuous and on-going effort to involve and engage residents in Lake Country is critical. In the spirit of collaboration the District of Lake Country sent a community survey to 1,500 randomly selected residents in May 2019. In total, 637 surveys were completed and sent back – providing a response rate of 42% and ensuring a statistically valid sample. All respondents have been guaranteed anonymity, with the consultant (Discovery Research Ltd.)...
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Council has been asked to consider an Official Community Plan Amendment and a Zoning Amendment Bylaw.
Official Community Plan Amendment (Deschutter) Bylaw 1094, 2019 (OCP2019-002) would change Map 1- Future Land Use Plan and the associated land use for Lot 1, Section 21, Township 20, ODYD, Plan 17479, Except Plan EPP79165
From:     Urban Residential
To:          Mixed Use Commercial
 
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Lake Country, BC – The Lake Country Public Art Commission just released a Public Art Call for an outdoor permanent Indigenous public art installation along the Pelmewash Parkway. 
“The goal of this public art project is to provide an opportunity for Indigenous Okanagan artists to create and implement artworks that will enhance the Pelmewash Parkway corridor,” said Sharon McCoubrey, Chair of the Public Art Advisory Commission.  “The project...
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Okanagan, B.C.: watersheds within the Okanagan basin will soon be better protected through the development of a plan to reduce wildfire risk thanks in part to $663,910 in funding granted by the Forest Enhancement Society of B.C. (FESBC). Four water purveyors in the Okanagan are proactively working together with Frontline Operations Group Ltd. (FLO) to protect this vital community resource in the immediate future and in the long term.   “We are incredibly grateful...
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