If you have ever driven through the City of Kelowna during the morning or afternoon rushes then this news might make you smile a bit! A 14.4 million dollar road expansion to six lane Highway 97 for HOV (High Occupancy Vehicle) is scheduled to begin in April, with completion expected by the fall. The interesting twist on these HOV lanes will be the fact they are going to be on the outside ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on March 6, 2009
Well, the speculation and anticipation of yet another rate decrease by the Bank of Canada became a reality today! The Bank of Canada reduced its key lending rate to a historical low of 0.5%. The move is intended to help jump start a rather fragile Canadian economy and get consumers out there spending again. Bottom line here is if you have a variable rate mortgage loan, you are ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on March 3, 2009
Water shortages seem to plague the headlines each year as we move from Winter to Spring in the Central Okanagan. The newly proposed water reservoir in Black Mountain may just help with the constant water shortages we seem to be facing. Recently, there was an opportunity to view the proposed 85 acre reservoir at Black Mountain Elementary, there is no feedback reported on the public's ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on February 17, 2009
A big welcome to Bruce McKay who will become the very first principal of the brand new Chute Lake Elementary in Kelowna's prestigious Kettle Vally neighbourhood. Bruce is currently the principal at Raymer Elementary and will be taking on his new role at Chute Lake Elementary later this fall.
So once again on behalf of myself and the hundreds of Upper Mission students we say welcome aboard ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on February 16, 2009
These new carts are designed to speed up the garbage removal times for drivers and the strain on the garbage collectors themselves. The City of Vancouver has used this same system for many years now. The benefit of these containers is instead of random bags of garbage lying on the curbside which are easily rummaged through, you have a much more secure system. As always ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on February 7, 2009
Earlier this month I posted a story about a massive pothole (Now that is one large pothole even by Kelowna standards.) that was causing all kind of damage to vehicles. One of the drivers that had some pretty significant damage to her car as a result of this pothole decided to submit her bill to The Ministry of Highways. The Ministry then ultimately forwarded it to Argo the ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on February 3, 2009
Wannabe internet users in the 55+ category wishing to learn how to navigate the world wide web may have their prayers answered! Google Inc. recently announced that they will be targeting this demographic of sometimes challenged online users with their new product simpled named "TheGoogle.com"
I am not entirely convinced there is that much of a market for this sort of website but then again ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on February 2, 2009
The wait for an official municipal name for the residents of Kelowna's former Westside is almost over. The province of British Columbia is expected to give the green light to the new name "District of West Kelowna". The desire of Westside residents to have their own identity has been a long process. The irony here is that there is nothing too unique to the ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on January 30, 2009
Well Steven Harper and his minority Conservative Government announced billions in tax credits for Canadians today! Finance Minister Jim Flaherty gave Canadians some good news as he went over the Federal Government's plan to kick start the stalled out economy. The proposed tax cuts and relief are aimed at getting consumer spending back up and instilling some confidence in the future. ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on January 27, 2009
Benvoulin substation gets approval by Ron Manz - Power 104 - Story: 44541 Jan 21, 2009 / 5:30 pm Kelowna based FortisBC has been given approval to construct it's new Benvoulin Substation on Casorso Road. The BC Utilities Commission gave the green light to the $17.7 million project Wednesday. The substation will be built in an old gravel pit site north of the Kelowna and District Fish & Game ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on January 23, 2009