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Okanagan College’s green buildings earn gold
February 06, 2017 - 12:45 PM

KELOWNA - Green technology took top nods at the 25th Tommie awards, with two Okanagan College projects recognized for their environmental innovation.
Andrew Sheret donation supports Okanagan College’s efforts to go green with new trades training complex
May 16, 2015 - 5:31 PM

KELOWNA - Inspired by Okanagan College’s goal of building one of the most sustainable trades training facilities in North America, a B.C.-based distributor of plumbing and heating supplies has stepped forward with major support for the $33-million renovation and expansion project.

Andrew Sheret Limited has pledged $50,000 toward the Bright Horizons Building for Skills fundraising campaign.
School districts benefit from energy-savings funding
March 05, 2015 - 11:02 AM

VICTORIA - Twenty-four B.C. school districts are sharing $5 million for energy projects like lighting upgrades, boiler replacements, solar panels and electric vehicles under the Carbon Neutral Capital Program (CNCP).
Skaha Hills: one of the most energy efficient developments in Canada
June 13, 2014 - 11:18 AM

Skaha Hills, Penticton’s $250 million master planned community is poised to be the most energy efficient housing development in British Columbia and possibly Canada.

Building techniques at Skaha Hills will guarantee homeowners lower utility bills, reduced impact on the environment and the enviable position of owning a home in one of Canada’s most energy efficient housing developments.
New landfill entrance opens June 2
May 23, 2014 - 11:25 AM

When one door closes another opens - or in this case an entrance. Starting June 2, customers will access the Glenmore Landfill from John Hindle Drive and the current Glenmore Drive entrance will be closed.

The new entrance also means better service. Improvements include a new recycling area before the main gates, improved weigh scales for measuring loads, and paved areas for refuse disposal making load drop off easier and cleaner for residents visiting the site.
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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

Recreational marijuana backers try to overcome rocky history in South Dakota
Advocates of legalizing recreational marijuana in South Dakota, a mission with a rocky history, submitted thousands of signatures to election officials on Tuesday in the hopes of once again getting the issue on the conservative state's Novemb

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

FYI - For Your Information

Okanagan College’s green buildings earn gold

Andrew Sheret donation supports Okanagan College’s efforts to go green with new trades training complex

School districts benefit from energy-savings funding

Skaha Hills: one of the most energy efficient developments in Canada

New landfill entrance opens June 2

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