News Items tag as: Tom Dyas

Developer trying again to get controversial highrise built in downtown Kelowna
October 28, 2024 - 7:00 PM

The building planned for the former Kelowna RCMP detachment has been the subject of multiple lawsuits, but now the developer is trying again to get approval from the city.
Can Kelowna support a professional soccer team? The mayor thinks so
September 05, 2024 - 7:00 AM

After a successful trial match in Kelowna, the Canadian Premier League is considering the city as an option for a new professional soccer franchise.
Kelowna's mayor predicts 'vibrant and prosperous’ city in 2024
February 15, 2024 - 3:45 PM

Kelowna is one of the fastest-growing cities in Canada and according to Mayor Tom Dyas is on an upward trajectory of expansion and development.
Kelowna Mayor accused of political interference in controversial highrise project
February 02, 2024 - 10:35 AM

The battle over the redevelopment of the former RCMP property in downtown Kelowna took another turn this week with accusations of political interference by Mayor Tom Dyas.
New proposal for Prospera Place upgrades blown off by Kelowna’s mayor
February 02, 2024 - 6:00 AM

In the business world, meeting deadlines is vitally important.
City of Kelowna has pleasant task of figuring out what to do with $31.5 million in free money
October 29, 2023 - 6:00 PM
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Most people who win the lottery need a little time to figure out how to spend all that money.
Should speakers at Kelowna public hearings be asked whether they were paid?
August 19, 2023 - 9:00 AM

When people rise to speak to Kelowna city council at a public hearing they are politely asked to state their name and address.
Why Journey Home has run its course in Kelowna
July 27, 2023 - 7:30 AM

In 2018 the City of Kelowna created a task force on homelessness then helped fund what was supposed to be a self-supporting society.
Kelowna's Mayor to head up new crime reduction task force
April 26, 2023 - 4:30 PM

Kelowna Mayor Tom Dyas will chair a task force of nine to 11 members to look into ways to reduce crime in the city.
Kelowna mayor pushing the province to ban drugs in parks so bylaws aren’t needed
April 22, 2023 - 6:00 PM

Kelowna Mayor Tom Dyas is holding off even considering a bylaw banning drugs in parks while he lobbies for the ban to be province-wide.
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Iconic Penticton Peach concession stand back in local hands
After a few years with an out-of-town operator, The Peach concession stand in Penticton has a local one. Ice cream and sweets shop Tickleberry’s is going to be operating the stand this summer as well as the Skaha Main concession stand

Pennsylvania House advances bill legalizing recreational marijuana
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvanians 21 or older would be allowed to legally purchase and use marijuana under a bill that passed the state House on Wednesday, the first time a recreational cannabis proposal has been approved by either legi

New short-term rental bylaw means some in Kamloops may not be available
New licensing rules are putting pressure on Kamloops homeowners hosting short-term rentals, and some may not be allowed any longer. A new bylaw will require hosts get business licenses, bringing Kamloops in line with similar restrictions ac

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