Planning

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Building permits peter out for City of Kelowna at end of 2022

Total building permit value for the last three months of 2022 was $278,678,102

 

The list of community needs for the North End is based on the North End Neighbourhood Plan. (Photo/City of Kelowna)

City of Kelowna asks for amenity assessment for North End

Residents invited to select amenities to see how much growth is needed to fund them

 

Conceptual rendering of multi-family townhouse development planned for 949 Heweston Court. (Photo/City of Kelowna)

Major housing development planned for Kelowna’s Mission neighbourhood

A 31-unit townhouse development is proposed for Heweston Court, near Kuiper’s Peak Mountain Park

 

City council has received an update on the 10-Year Capital Plan. (File photo)

Pandemic and economics challenge Kelowna’s 10-Year Capital Plan

The city plans to invest close to $1.6 billion over the next 10 years

City council has received an update on the 10-Year Capital Plan. (File photo)
A staff report to council shows 4,494 permits were issued for the first six months of 2022, compared to 5,121 for the same period in 2021. (File photo/Black Press Media)

Kelowna building permits for 2022 behind record-setting pace of 2021

Building permit values exceeded $1 billion in 2021

A staff report to council shows 4,494 permits were issued for the first six months of 2022, compared to 5,121 for the same period in 2021. (File photo/Black Press Media)
Conceptual rendering of condo building proposed for Clement Avenue between Ethel and Richter streets.

Property consolidation needed for proposed condo building on Kelowna’s Clement Avenue

The development consists of four properties at 631, 647, 657, and 677 Clement Avenue

Conceptual rendering of condo building proposed for Clement Avenue between Ethel and Richter streets.
Planning application backlog has been growing since 2016. (File photo)

Lake Country council to deal with planning backlog after developer complaints

The planning division has 149 active applications as of July 1 this year

Planning application backlog has been growing since 2016. (File photo)
West Kelowna Fire Chief Jason Brolund presents Casa Loma evacuation plan to council. (Photo/City of Kelowna video)

Casa Loma safer under proposed evacuation plan: West Kelowna fire chief

‘Bottom line, evacuations will be faster and smoother from Casa Loma should they be required’

West Kelowna Fire Chief Jason Brolund presents Casa Loma evacuation plan to council. (Photo/City of Kelowna video)
West Kelowna Councillor Doug Findlater. (Photo contributed)

School district needs to keep up with growth in West Kelowna: Councillor

Councillor Doug Findlater says the district needs to pay better attention to growth in the city.

West Kelowna Councillor Doug Findlater. (Photo contributed)
Calculations by Canadian demographer show Kelowna’s CMA had a fertility rate of 1.15 in 2020, the second lowest in all of Canada. (Wolf Depner/News Staff)

Kelowna delivering Canada’s sixth lowest fertility rates

Life and societal factors contribute to fewer women expected to be expecting

Calculations by Canadian demographer show Kelowna’s CMA had a fertility rate of 1.15 in 2020, the second lowest in all of Canada. (Wolf Depner/News Staff)
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Kelowna council gets a look at Phase 2 of North End Plan

Plan intended to guide the growth of the North End for the next 20 years

(Photo/City of Kelowna)
Conceptual rendering of Queensway Ave. hotel development (Westcorp Property Management)

Massive hotel proposed for Kelowna waterfront renews development permits

Westcorp Property Management still planning 33-storey hotel at foot of Queensway Ave.

Conceptual rendering of Queensway Ave. hotel development (Westcorp Property Management)
Vernon-Monashee MLA Harwinder Sandhu (second from right) had a recent chance to give rural MLA colleagues Roly Russell (from left), Brittny Anderson, and Katrina Conroe a tour of the Vernon Public Art Gallery. The Regional District of North Okanagan has come up with a new financial plan for a Greater Vernon Cultural Centre. (Jennifer Smith - Morning Star)

Approval sought for smaller, cheaper Greater Vernon cultural centre

Scope of project size drops, reducing cost; alternate approval process in place to borrow funds

Vernon-Monashee MLA Harwinder Sandhu (second from right) had a recent chance to give rural MLA colleagues Roly Russell (from left), Brittny Anderson, and Katrina Conroe a tour of the Vernon Public Art Gallery. The Regional District of North Okanagan has come up with a new financial plan for a Greater Vernon Cultural Centre. (Jennifer Smith - Morning Star)
City Coun. Dalvir Nahal knows there's a lot of reason for developers to want to invest in Vernon, but says the procedures need to be more streamlined and a clear vision of Vernon from mayor and council must align with the 2022 Official Community Plan. (File)

Council input on future growth gains nod in Vernon

Motion calling for more input from mayor and council in OCP talks; streamlined development procedures, approved

City Coun. Dalvir Nahal knows there's a lot of reason for developers to want to invest in Vernon, but says the procedures need to be more streamlined and a clear vision of Vernon from mayor and council must align with the 2022 Official Community Plan. (File)
Coldstream planner Mike Reiley (right) shows Jamie Morrow (Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce) and Wee Yee (55+ BC Games) some of the changes the district is facing lately with industry and agriculture. (Jennifer Smith/Morning Star)

Reiley retires from Coldstream, Roycroft on board

District planner, with 35 years experience, leaving municipality

Coldstream planner Mike Reiley (right) shows Jamie Morrow (Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce) and Wee Yee (55+ BC Games) some of the changes the district is facing lately with industry and agriculture. (Jennifer Smith/Morning Star)
Salmon Arm’s Dr. Fiona McLellan, part of the Shuswap’s palliative care team, suggests people consider having a conversation with loved ones about advanced care planning, what would be important to them at end of life. (Martha Wickett - Salmon Arm Observer)

Shuswap doctor suggests ways to best talk about making end-of-life plans

Physician emphasizes it’s not about doom and gloom, but making use of time at home

Salmon Arm’s Dr. Fiona McLellan, part of the Shuswap’s palliative care team, suggests people consider having a conversation with loved ones about advanced care planning, what would be important to them at end of life. (Martha Wickett - Salmon Arm Observer)
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