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West Kelowna special council meeting
March 03, 2017 - 4:07 PM

WEST KELOWNA - Special Council Meeting February 28, 2017

Secondary Suites & Carriage Houses
Council took part in a workshop to review the effectiveness of secondary suite and carriage house regulations in the community, and provided direction on key decision points. Council first implemented secondary suite regulations in 2010 and allowed carriage homes beginning in 2015.
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Cycling season safety depends on knowing the rules
March 27, 2014 - 4:15 PM

Now that spring has arrived, the warmer weather and longer days draw residents outside to bike and walk on Kelowna’s bike lanes and pathways.

Safety is paramount and relies on everyone’s awareness and understanding of how to interact with other road or path users. Riders are encouraged to review the City of Kelowna’s Traffic Bylaws that pertain to cycling.
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