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‘Machine gun nest’ comment by longtime Kelowna councillor prompts apology – Okanagan

30Nov

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‘Machine gun nest’ comment by longtime Kelowna councillor prompts apology – Okanagan

A Kelowna city councillor apologized on Tuesday for an “inappropriate” comment made at a public hearing weeks earlier. “I take full responsibility and again I apologize for the inappropriate comment regarding bicycle theft that I regret,” Coun. Charlie Hodge said in council.“This was an off-the-cuff comment that I realize now was a mistake. I take full responsibility. And again, I apologize to the public and to my council colleagues.” Read more: Crime back to pre-pandemic levels in Kelowna, RCMP say Read More Crime back to pre-pandemic levels in Kelowna, RCMP say The comment prompting the mea culpa came during a Nov. 15 discussion on a high-rise development propos...

Kelowna, B.C. highrise project rejected by city council – Okanagan

26Jul

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Kelowna, B.C. highrise project rejected by city council – Okanagan

Kelowna city council has rejected a rezoning application that would see three highrises built on Coronation Avenue. The decision comes after city staff recommended against the development. The proposal by Safari Capital is to redevelop 16 properties on the south side of Coronation Avenue. Three towers would be constructed 33, 27 and 20 storeys in height, which also includes a podium used for above-ground parking. The buildings would contain condos, rental apartments, a hotel and commercial space.City development planning staff were not supportive of the application to redevelop the properties.“Staff recommended a negative recommendation to not move forward with further planning of the site,” said city councillor Loyal Woolridge. “Mostly because it was premature, knowing we have ot...