BC Hydro is nearing completion of a new electric vehicle charging station in Lake Country. The site will offer amenities like shade areas, picnic tables, portable washrooms bus shelters and more public parking spaces. The whole project is expected to have cost $599K by completion.
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Construction
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Added on 2024-11-07
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Thompson–Okanagan Region, BC
- castanet.net
The SD73 board of education has approved more than $4.4M in its 2025-2026 budget for projects in the district. Projects include renovations, infrastructure upgrades and replacements, radon mitigation and elevator installations.
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Construction
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Added on 2024-11-10
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Thompson–Okanagan Region, BC
- castanet.net
SMS Equipment has opened a store in Kelowna. The store sells construction materials and parts to support the growing demand for commercial and residential construction equipment.
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Retail trade
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Added on 2024-10-06
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Thompson–Okanagan Region, BC
- castanet.net
The Regional District of Central Okanagan is planning salvage logging for Rose Valley Regional Park in West Kelowna. The logging will help repair the park from last year’s fire damage. The first phase of the work includes the removal of hazardous trees from along the park’s trails. Wildfire-damaged wood may be used to produce dimensional lumber, hog fuel for manufacturing or to make household items.
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Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
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Added on 2024-08-15
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Thompson–Okanagan Region, BC
- castanet.net
The Government of Canada has provided $190K through the Natural Infrastructure Fund to the Lower Nicola Indian Band to revitalize its natural green spaces. The funding will support planting of trees, shrubs, flowers, and grasses across the reserve.
- Job creation
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Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
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Added on 2024-06-26
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Thompson–Okanagan Region, BC
- castanet.net
The Smith Pioneer Park in Lower Nicola is entering phase two of construction in early July 2024. This phase will include a half-court basketball court, fitness equipment and a children’s zipline. Work on the park is expected to complete by fall 2024.
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Construction
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Added on 2024-06-27
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Thompson–Okanagan Region, BC
- merrittherald.com