News Items tag as: agricultural land abusers

Landscaper won't get Kelowna's support to operate business on farmland
August 29, 2016 - 5:00 PM

KELOWNA - A local landscape construction firm operating on agricultural land many not get the backing it hopes for in a bid to make the operation legal.
Local garden centre a win for Kelowna's agricultural enforcement program
July 16, 2016 - 1:00 PM

KELOWNA - Just a couple of years ago, Better Earth Garden Centre and the land behind it was a nightmare for the City of Kelowna and its goal of preserving agricultural land.
City of Kelowna won't reveal names of agricultural land abusers
December 02, 2015 - 2:30 PM

KELOWNA - Companies and property owners found misusing agricultural land in East Kelowna will be fined, but won’t be identified, by the city.
Kelowna moves to shut down abusers of agricultural land
November 19, 2015 - 8:00 PM

KELOWNA - Misuse of agricultural land could soon see a few local businesses in front of a judge, taken to court by the City of Kelowna.
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Landscaper won't get Kelowna's support to operate business on farmland