The above picture is of a future concept for a four block section of Kelowna's down town area. The proposed area has been in need of a major overhaul for a long time now. When a first time visitor to Kelowna crosses the new William R Bennett Bridge from the Westside and sees that type of skyline and architecture, it would be quite impressive. I think the idea of year ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on February 13, 2008
Kelowna construction starts year strongby Rachael Kimola - Story: 37219Feb 11, 2008 / 5:00 am
Kelowna's new home construction sector began 2008 on a strong note, according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation.
CMHC market analyst Paul Fabri says January housing starts jumped to 277 units from 206 units in the same month last year.
"Housing starts, led by the multi-family sector, reached ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on February 11, 2008
Tree impales snowmobilerby Kelly Hayes - Story: 36907Jan 29, 2008 / 6:00 am
Jamie Needham admits it was a sight he will never forget.
Needham of Kelowna and his friends had been snowmobiling in the Myra Canyon area Sunday and were headed home and came upon an unforgettable sight -- a small tree sticking through a man.
"It was almost like a joust, like a long tree that was sticking into ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on January 29, 2008
Recently, Kelowna's Gospel Mission has implemented a new club called 30K. This club essentially is a $30 a month sponsorship through Kelowna Gospel Mission to support the homeless through transitional housing and making it as affordable as possible. The need is definitely there and what a great way for the local Gospel Mission to celebrate its 30 year anniversary. From my point ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on January 25, 2008
Airport borrowing on agendaby Wayne Moore - Story: 36702Jan 21, 2008 / 7:00 am
Kelowna City Council is expected to approve the borrowing of more than $45 million for improvements at Kelowna International Airport when it meets Monday.
Council is being asked to approve the borrowing of the funds from the Municipal Finance Authority of B.C. as part of its Spring 2008 issue.
Kelowna Council passed ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on January 23, 2008
Hybrid bus unveilingby Jason Lamb - Power 104 - Story: 36624Jan 15, 2008 / 4:08 pm
The first hybrid school bus to be used in Canada was unveiled in Kelowna Tuesday morning.
Education Minister, Shirley Bond, was on hand along with local politicians, school officials and young students, to take the inaugural trip.
Board of Education chair, Moyra Baxter says they are excited to be the first school ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on January 22, 2008