News Items tag as: District of Peachland

Peachland paints the town rainbow
May 13, 2020 - 4:50 PM

The paint is just starting to dry on Peachland’s rainbow sidewalk and already it’s brightening up the pedestrian-friendly walkway.
Peachland council gives thumbs down to mining project
April 28, 2020 - 5:11 PM

A referral for basic mining exploration work in the District of Peachland failed to get council’s blessing last week.
Peachland council to consider application for copper, gold exploration next to old Brenda Mine site
April 21, 2020 - 1:00 PM

District of Peachland council has a request from a mining company to look for copper, gold and molybdenum in hopes of opening a new mine next to the old Brenda Mine site.
Peachland to paint large rainbow on sidewalk after controversy over crosswalk
December 15, 2019 - 4:30 PM

Peachland council got to a stuttered start when it came to embracing the idea of a rainbow crosswalk, but they’ve taken on the inclusive project with gusto.
Rainbow crosswalk plan paused in Peachland for political conversation
September 19, 2019 - 2:26 PM

PEACHLAND - Plans for one small Okanagan town to get rainbow crosswalk were put on hold this week when the conversation about paint turned into something a bit weightier.
UPDATE: Peachland bypass or highway widening options offered
July 29, 2019 - 3:55 PM

PEACHLAND - Changes to Highway 97 through Peachland may be decades in the offing, but they're already causing conflict.
Peachland declares local state of emergency
May 06, 2018 - 1:49 PM

PEACHLAND - The District of Peachland declared a local state of emergency today after a landslide and flowing water on the highway.
RCMP volunteers patrolling parking lots across the Central Okanagan
December 13, 2017 - 5:18 PM

KELOWNA - While you are shopping for the perfect gift, a thief might be looking to score from your car so RCMP volunteers are out patrolling to deter criminal opportunists.
Pumps, hoses and water where it shouldn't be in Peachland
June 06, 2017 - 2:32 PM

PEACHLAND - Homeowners and business in Peachland are battling to keep up with rising ground water. Hoses can be seen across Beach Avenue as water is pumped into Okanagan Lake from basements and crawl spaces.
Residents getting water from Trepanier Creek can breathe sigh of relief
May 26, 2017 - 6:30 PM

PEACHLAND - Peachland’s water supply is protected and safe, despite damage to surrounding infrastructure caused by flood damage this week, local government officials say.
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News Items tag as: District of Peachland

Peachland paints the town rainbow

Peachland council gives thumbs down to mining project

Peachland council to consider application for copper, gold exploration next to old Brenda Mine site

Peachland to paint large rainbow on sidewalk after controversy over crosswalk

Rainbow crosswalk plan paused in Peachland for political conversation

UPDATE: Peachland bypass or highway widening options offered

Peachland declares local state of emergency

RCMP volunteers patrolling parking lots across the Central Okanagan

Pumps, hoses and water where it shouldn't be in Peachland

Residents getting water from Trepanier Creek can breathe sigh of relief

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