Land density plan put on hold by Dean Unger - Story: 43064Nov 12, 2008 / 10:43 am"Initial optimism about a plan that would allow developers to make cash-in-lieu donations at par to the city in exchange for increased density allowances, has been put on hold by Kelowna Council. Developers would make cash donations to the city in exchange for higher land density allowances. The money would then go into ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on November 13, 2008
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Posted by Jason Neumann
on November 11, 2008
Runway expansion complete by Wayne Moore - Story: 42999Nov 7, 2008 / 5:30 pm"The $8 million expansion of the runway at Kelowna International Airport is complete. Airport General Manager, Sam Samaddar, officially opened the runway during a ceremony Friday afternoon. While the additional 1,600 feet of runway was the main attraction, a DC10-30F, the largest plane to ever land at the airport, was the ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on November 8, 2008
McKinley development confusion by Wayne Moore - Story: 42899Nov 4, 2008 / 5:00 amIs it 1,000 units or 3,000 units? That's what Kelowna Council wants to determine before it will approve changes to a major development on the books for the McKinley Landing area. The proposed $500 million McKinley Resort Development has been in the works for more than five years. The developer, Kinnikinnik Developments, ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on November 5, 2008
Virtual Westbank project by Castanet Staff - Story: 42870Nov 2, 2008 / 12:30 pmA new photo system will let people see Westbank in a whole new way. The Westbank Chamber of Commerceand Tourism Westbank are launching a new interactive photo system called the "Virtual Westbank Project," which will showcase Westbank through a collection of photos and big-screen virtual tours. Many local businesses are taking ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on November 2, 2008
What is your favorite summer memory? Not all kids have the opportunity to participate in summer activities - kids with disabilities need constant care and specialized equipment that their families cannot always afford. This year, I'm taking part in Century 21 Kids to Camp, a campaign with Easter Seals. Century 21 realtors have been asked to raise money to send kids with disabilities to camp - and ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on November 1, 2008
Downtown plan passes another hurdle by Wayne Moore - Story: 42749Oct 28, 2008 / 5:00 am"Kelowna's controversial downtown re-development plan is one step closer to reality. City Council Monday gave second and third readings to the Comprehensive Development Zone(CD21 Zone), by a 6-3 margin. Mayor Sharon Shepherd and Councillors Robert Hobson and Michele Rule voted against the proposal. The three ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on October 30, 2008
Aquatic Centre on time on budget by Wayne Moore - Story: 42777Oct 29, 2008 / 5:00 amIt's a common mantra for any mega project -- "on time and on budget." That's how Randy Cleveland described progress on the $46.3 million Mission Aquatic Centre. To date, $35.4 million has been spent on the project. During a presentation to City Council, Cleveland said the pool was still scheduled for completion in February, ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on October 29, 2008
Westside sewers will cost more by Wayne Moore Oct 27, 2008 / 5:00 amWestside property owners, patiently waiting for new sewer hook-ups, could end up paying close to $20,000 per household for the service, something that doesn't sit well with Mayor Rosalind Neis. The municipality applied for a grant worth about $15 million through the Building Canada Fund for 11 sewer projects scheduled for completion ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on October 29, 2008
Think more will vote by mail? by Contributed - Story: 42721Oct 26, 2008 / 2:47 pmKelowna residents will be able to vote via mail in the upcoming municipal elections. For the first time, some electors in the Kelowna area will be able to cast their ballot by sending it through the mail, provided they meet some criteria. Chief election Officer, Stephen Fleming, says the City of Kelowna Election ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on October 29, 2008