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Sicamous ready to welcome back visitors Morning Star Staff
Following the floods that ravaged the region, the Shuswap is now open for business. The District of Sicamous has made great progress in the recovery effort from floods that hit the region at the end of June, and wants to ensure that people know local tourism sites and attractions have been restored and are open for business. “Shuswap is a beautiful area and is making great strides in recovering from the floods earlier this month,” said Pat Bell, Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Innovation. The ministry is partnering with the Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association (TOTA) and Shuswap
Tourism on an “Open for Business” marketing campaign to promote tourism opportunities in the region. “Tourism is a huge part of this community’s economy, and I am so proud of the hard work that has been done to clean up from the flood damage,” said George Abbott, Shuswap MLA. “We want everyone to know that this community is open for business, and this marketing campaign says just that.” The B.C. government, TOTA and Shuswap Tourism/Columbia Shuswap Regional District are each investing $20,000 in the marketing campaign, which consists of a series of online, print, radio and television
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City of Vernon ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE REQUEST TO FILL ONE (1) VACANCY The Council of the Corporation of the City of Vernon is seeking to fill one (1) position on the Environmental Advisory Committee. Membership on the Committee is comprised of a total of eight voting members who are appointed for a two (2) year term. Members shall be selected on the basis of their demonstrated interest and participation in environmental matters, academic or technical qualifications, work experience, knowledge and professional expertise. If you are interested in serving the community on this committee, you may pick up a copy of the Terms of Reference and a volunteer application form at Reception at City Hall or visit our website at vernon.ca/committees. Applications must be received by 4:30 pm, Friday, August 10, 2012.
advertisements. “Sicamous and the Shuswap are open for business, having made a remarkable recovery from the flooding and mud slides that happened this June,” said Robyn Cyr, economic development officer, Shuswap Tourism. “We have great communities in the Shuswap with great people that are resilient and are very proud of the place they call home.” TOTA’s investment comes from an existing funding program, the Tourism Partners Program, which exists between the Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Innovation and each tourism region. The $20,000 B.C. government investment follows $23,000 in
The project will result in minor delays to local traffic, with single lane alternating traffic on Okanagan Landing road taking place periodically. The existing paved path and a portion of the tennis court parking area will be closed for the duration of construction. For further details please contact the project engineer, Mr. Brian Monahan, P. Eng., Quantum Consulting at 250-503-1023 or visit: http://www.vernon.ca/index.php/projects/okanaganlanding-road-floodprotection-project/ The City of Vernon would also like to remind the public to obey construction signage, flag person’s directions and posted speed limits through construction zones.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that City Council will hold a Public Hearing to hear representations of interested persons or persons who deem their interest in property affected by the below-mentioned bylaw at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, August 13, 2012, in the Council Chamber, City Hall, 3400 - 30th Street, Vernon, B.C.: BYLAW #5378 (OCP00054 – Plan Vernon Amendment Bylaw) Location:
6650 Okanagan Avenue (see map at right)
Legal Description:
Lot 1, Plan 9807, DL 62, ODYD
Applicant:
SMD Investments Ltd.
Present Designation:
Residential – Low Density
Proposed Designation: Residential – Medium Density Purpose:
To redesignate the property for the purpose of constructing a 48 unit townhouse development.
OKANAGAN LANDING FLOOD PROTECTION PROJECT Mounce Construction Ltd., working for the City of Vernon, will be constructing flood protection works in the Okanagan Landing area starting the week of August 6 and ending in November 2012. The majority of construction will take place on the Marshall Field site, between the soccer center access road and tennis court parking area. Construction will also take place in Okanagan Landing Road to accommodate the installation of a new drainage culvert and associated works. An environmental monitor has been retained to protect and relocate fish and wildlife on the site.
provincial funding for Shuswap Tourism as part of the Community Tourism Opportunities (CTO) program. The CTO program helps fund various projects that grow tourism, and is administered by regional destination marketing organizations. TOTA is responsible for administering the CTO program in partnership with communities throughout the Thompson Okanagan tourism region, including the Shuswap area. “This funding is instrumental to us. This is a great marketing campaign which will promote tourism and the District of Sicamous,” said Mayor Darrell Trouton, District of Sicamous. “We are open for business and are looking forward to getting know all our visitors.”
Enquiries relative to the above proposed bylaw should be directed to the Planning Department, located at City Hall, 3400 - 30th Street, Vernon, B.C. or by calling 250-550-3634. Copies of the bylaw and relevant background documents are available for inspection during normal business hours (8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.), Monday to Friday inclusive (excluding weekend days and Statutory Holidays) from August 7 to August 13, 2012. Any correspondence relating to this application can be delivered to the Corporate Officer, City of Vernon, 3400 - 30th Street, Vernon, B.C. V1T 5E6 or by sending an email to phearings@vernon.ca. All correspondence and petitions received between August 5, 2012 (the date of notification) and 3:00 p.m. on Monday, August 13, 2012 shall be copied and circulated to the members of City Council for consideration before the Public Hearing. Any submissions received after 3:00 p.m. on Monday, August 13, 2012 will not be accepted. Correspondence and emails must include your name and civic address. You may present your verbal submissions and speaking notes at the Public Hearing. If you are unable to attend, you may appoint an agent to act on your behalf. NO REPRESENTATION WILL BE RECEIVED BY COUNCIL AFTER THE CONCLUSION OF THE PUBLIC HEARING.
City Calendar DATE Monday, August 13, 2012 8:40 am Monday, August 13, 2012 1:30 pm Monday, August 13, 2012 5:30 pm
MEETING Committee of the Whole of Council
VENUE Council Chambers
INFORMATION Patti Bridal Corporate Officer
Regular Open Meeting of Council
Council Chambers
Patti Bridal Corporate Officer
Public Hearing OCP Bylaw #5378 6650 Okanagan Avenue
Council Chambers
Patti Bridal Corporate Officer
3400 - 30 Street, Vernon, BC • 250-545-1361 • e-mail: admin@vernon.ca Agendas for Council Meetings are posted on the Internet at www.vernon.ca/index.php/council/meetings