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Worksafe BC warns of dangers of asbestos
November 22, 2016 - 9:37 AM

WorkSafeBC has launched an awareness campaign targeted to home property owners who are considering or undertaking renovations or demolitions, regarding the dangers of asbestos in homes built before 1990. The campaign runs until early 2017 across a broad spectrum of media including radio, television, print and social media.
West Kelowna council highlights: March 25, 2014
March 26, 2014 - 3:46 PM

Safety Program Recognized
On behalf of Council and the District of West Kelowna, Mayor Doug Findlater accepted two Certificates of Recognition from Worksafe BC and the BC Municipal Safety Association (BCMSA) after a comprehensive review of its Occupational Health and Safety Program and Return to Work/Stay at Work Program.
West Kelowna RCMP detachment wins silver
February 28, 2014 - 4:13 PM

The West Kelowna RCMP Detachment has earned a silver certification in Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, or LEED®.

Mayor Doug Findlater said the District of West Kelowna is proud of the recognition received from the Canada Green Building Council.

“The RCMP detachment holds a special place for Council because it was the first building project we deliberated over and agreed to build,” said Findlater.
UBC Life-cycle Management Lab looks at total impact of buildings
February 06, 2014 - 11:26 AM

ENVIRONMENTAL, ECONOMIC, AND SOCIAL IMPACTS OF BUILDING EXAMINED BY STUDENTS

Terms like sustainability, environmentally friendly, green, and recyclable have been around for decades. But when it comes to construction, are those labels applicable? Is there such a thing as an environmentally friendly highway project, or even a recyclable building?

Engineers at UBC’s Okanagan School of Engineering think so. Assoc. Prof.
City of Vernon Recognizes Henk Bosman and Tanneke Oordt for Heritage Preservation
September 28, 2013 - 3:26 PM

The Urquhart house, built in 1912, is a one and one half storey Arts and Crafts bungalow located at 2501 23rd Avenue in Vernon.
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The Urquhart house is valued as an important example of the English Arts and Crafts bungalow style in a mature setting. The house comprises a central side-gabled front with two front-gabled ends. The house is richly decorated with the vernacular and indigenous materials favoured by the Arts and Crafts movement.
City of Vernon recognizes Vernon Community Music School for commitment to heritage preservation
July 05, 2013 - 2:31 PM

Mayor Rob Sawatzky said, “The Vernon Community Music School is in the process of completing building repairs and updating their foundation so they can provide a safe and viable musical home for generations to come.”
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In October 2012, the City presented Vernon Community Music School officials with a heritage plaque, in recognition of the heritage significance of the building.
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From frost to drought: Strong start to Okanagan asparagus season despite challenges
It’s finally asparagus season at a North Okanagan farm after cooler spring weather pushed back the predicted start date, and all hands are on deck picking the crunchy green spears. For the past few weeks, overnight sub-zero temperatur

As the US moves to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, could more states legalize it?
As the U.S. government moves toward reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug, there may be little immediate impact in the dozen states that have not already legalized cannabis for widespread medical or recreational use by adults. Bu

Kelowna increased land values; now residents, businesses are getting the bills
The City of Kelowna was far ahead of the provincial government when it streamlined higher density housing in core areas almost two years ago. The city made it easier to redevelop existing properties to gain height or density without going t

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Worksafe BC warns of dangers of asbestos

West Kelowna council highlights: March 25, 2014

West Kelowna RCMP detachment wins silver

UBC Life-cycle Management Lab looks at total impact of buildings

City of Vernon Recognizes Henk Bosman and Tanneke Oordt for Heritage Preservation

City of Vernon recognizes Vernon Community Music School for commitment to heritage preservation

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