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Peachland Rotary Club members Gail Abernethy, Chris Boyle, Wendy Howard and Anne Cook (shown left to right) presented a cheque for $4,500 to Helen Jackman, executive director of Okanagan College Foundation last Friday. The funds, raised through the Rotary Raffle held last November and December, will provide three students in Aviation, Construction Trades and Nursing with a $1,500 scholarship.

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Todd’s dock, park paving, and “poop Zamboni” get early budget approval JOANNE LAYH Peachland council granted early budget approval last Tuesday for three requests from community services: $5,000 for dock re-decking to the

dock adjacent Todd’s RV & Camping; $78,685 for park paving; and $11,000 for a Tow and Collect “poop Zamboni” that will address the goose poop problem in some of Peachland’s parks.

The projects were brought before council for early budget approval so that staff can work toward completing them prior to the busy tourist season.

The dock adjacent Todd’s RV & Camping

sustained damage again in 2020 and is in need of repair.

An engineer has inspected the dock and it is structurally sound, Cheryl Wiebe, director of community services, said in

her report to council, adding that cost to repair the dock to its pre-flood condition is only $500 and therefore not worth seeking provincial recovery money.

As the dock is built to a lower elevation than other lakeside docks, it is frequently subject to flooding and as such, staff recommended that the dock be re-decked with thru-flow decking at a cost of $5,000.

“This product may eliminate the immediate need for dock replacement and may serve as a prototype for re-decking of other end of life docks,” said Wiebe.

“I think that for the Todd family, the immediate question is how quickly can I get this repaired so that my campers and my customers can enjoy the dock,” said Councillor Terry Condon.

Wiebe said their intention is to repair it as soon as they can source the steel and thru-flow decking and permits.

“Our goal is to have our construction in May and open for May long weekend,” said Wiebe.

Wiebe said she believes she can source the materials in the 45 days it takes to get the permitting.

“If we can’t, we’ll slap a $500 deck on that dock.”

Five docks require replacement over the next few years, including two at the Princeton boat launch, and others near Todd’s, Buchanan and the Gasthaus.

Wiebe recommended that the two docks at the Princeton boat launch be replaced with floating structures and the other three docks be fixed in place similar to the ones

Heritage Park trail connection.

replaced during the 2017 flood recovery.

Council also gave early budget approval to park paving projects at Lambly Park and Heritage Park.

In Heritage Park the paving project will include a new trail from the Ray Kandola Pier with connectivity through the splash pad the Duck and Pug property.

It could also include a potential improvement to both parking and pedestrian connectivity on the south end of Beach Avenue and as part of the infill of the Duck and Pug site, there will be an opportunity to install approximately 14 new angled parking spaces along Beach, Wiebe said.

The new pathway could potentially be extended to connect to an existing pathway just past the Blind Angler restaurant where a new crosswalk would be installed across Beach Avenue to allow for easier access to the existing bus stop and the tunnel to Princeton Avenue.

A section of the Lambly trail also needs attention after it was removed to eliminate trip hazards caused by significant heaving due to tree roots.

Lastly, council approved $11,000 for a Tow and Collect “poop Zamboni” to address the goose poop problem and increase cleanliness in Peachland’s parks.

“Originally designed for farms, the Tow and Collect provides a constant sweeping motion of the grass lifting manure or goose poop,” said Wiebe.

The Tow and Collect can be attached to existing parks machinery, such as the tractor.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that Council will hold a Public Hearing on: Monday, March 22, 2021 at 6:00 pm.

This Public Hearing will be held electronically and can be viewed through live webcasting at www.peachland.ca/watch Council will hear from persons who deem their interest in property to be affected by the following two (2) bylaws: 1. Bylaw No. 2307, 2021, to amend Zoning Bylaw No. 2100, 2014 as follows: THAT Schedule “B” – Zoning Bylaw Map be amended by: (a) changing the zone of Lot A, Block D, District Lot 449, ODYD, Plan EPP43339 from “R1 – Single Detached Residential” zone to “RM3 – Multi-unit Residential – Low Density and Cluster” zone as per Map “A” attached to and forming part of this Bylaw.

Approval of this bylaw will support the development of approximately fifteen (15) multi-family units.

Applicant: Robert Moyor Legal Address: Lot A, Block D, DL 449, ODYD, Plan EPP43339

2. Road Closure Bylaw No. 2304, 2021, to close McKay Lane and remove its dedication as a highway.

Approval of this bylaw will support the development of an approximately fifteen (15) unit multi-family strata project and address zoning nonconformance issues at 5251 McKay Lane.

Co-Applicants: Robert Moyor Ron & Madeleine Shaw Subject Lands: McKay Lane

The public may watch the Public Hearing live at www.peachland.ca/watch. Copies of the proposed Bylaws, Council reports and related material may be reviewed on the District’s website at www.peachland.ca/publichearings, or at the Peachland Community Centre, 4450 6th Street during normal business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) Monday to Friday excluding Statutory Holidays, from March 12, 2021 to March 22, 2021.

How to make a written submission All written submissions are to be sent to the attention of the Corporate Officer. Please note that you must include your name and address with your submission. All written submissions must be received by 4:00 pm on Monday, March 22, 2021. Written submissions may be sent by email to corporateservices@peachland.ca; or can be dropped off to the drop box at the front doors of the District Office located at 5806 Beach Avenue. Written submissions received by 4:00 pm on March 22, will be provided to Council as part of the Agenda and posted on the District’s website. All submissions received before the Public Hearing closes are provided to Council and become part of the Public Record. Council cannot receive submissions after the Public Hearing closes.

How to register to speak through video or phone during the Public Hearing Provincial Health Orders restrict in-person attendance at Public Hearings until further notice. If you wish to speak at the Public Hearing, either by video or phone, it is highly recommended that you pre-register with the District in advance. To register to speak, please contact the Corporate Officer at (250) 7673704 between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday. If you do not pre-register, but would like to call in to speak during the Public Hearing, please phone (250) 767-3708. If you have questions or would like more information, please contact the Corporate Officer Polly Palmer at (250) 767-3704.

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Flood fixes for Okanagan Lake: short-term gain for long-term pain The recent media release from the Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) (https:// www.obwb.ca/okanagan-at-risk-of-extreme-flooding-if-province-doesnt-updatelake-level-management/) seems to suggest that the OBWB has lost confidence in the ‘control nature’ worldview and is now advocating a ‘work with nature’ worldview in the floodplain of the Okanagan Valley.

The video accompanying their media release also appears to say the traditional engineering solution of constraining meandering streams into straight channels is no longer working.

This change in direction is also needed for “managing” forests in the watersheds of the valley, to help control flooding, especially in this time climate change.

Yet, there is not a word in OBWB’s statement about the hydrological effects of clear-cut logging in the higher Okanagan snow zone. More frequent, longer, and more severe flooding, extreme run-off, boil water advisories and ensuing droughts have all been attributed to clear-cuts.

Registered Professional Forester (RPF) and ecologist, Herb Hammond who has studied Peachland’s watershed extensively, says that preserving the forest-cover of Okanagan watersheds is integral to mitigating spring floods. “It’s even more critical, in

those kinds of watersheds, to maintain cover to maintain late season flow, otherwise you go from spring floods to fall droughts and that’s becoming an increasing occurrence,” says Hammond.

By neglecting to identify the role of clear-cut logging in watersheds, the OBWB is asking the Government of BC to remedy only the symptoms of poor ecological management. They are not demanding ways to tackle the root causes of flooding in the Okanagan Valley. Climate change will make things worse but lowering lake levels is just a band-aid for the larger issue. If the OBWB is sincere in requesting a review of how the Ministry of Forests Lands Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development manages Okanagan lake levels, they should start by addressing the volume of clear-cut logging operations permitted throughout the basin.

PWPA believes it’s time the OBWB champions source water protection in a meaningful way. There is no such thing as sustainable clear-cut logging in a community watershed. This is why Vancouver and Victoria have worked to keep their watersheds protected against all industrial activities.

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Want cluster housing? Go to West Kelowna and leave R1 alone I totally agree with the opinion put forth by Mr. Bykowsky [Peachland View, Mar. 5, page 4]. The lack of consistency in zoning protocols in Peachland is evident, especially in the last few years. What I would like to hear at the public meeting is why the town even bothers with zoning at all. A prime example of a recent fairly unpopular zoning change is the five-storey building going up on Beach Avenue. That was a big surprise for most of us.

When we moved to Peachland sixteen years ago, we spoke to the planning department to see exactly what the zoning regulations were at that time and we have relied on that. It would be helpful if Peachlanders were notified by the planning department when there is a different philosophy in place.

In the meantime, let’s not change any R1 designated land until we all have some input as to how we want to proceed with the look and feel of this wonderful town that we live in. If some want to live in cluster housing, there is plenty of it going up in Westbank.

Johanna Howard, Peachland

Pathways closure is a serious step backwards, resident says This is an open letter to Carl Meadows, Director of Clinical Health @ Interior Health.

I was deeply disappointed to hear of the decision by Interior Health, to close Pathways.

Drug and Alcohol Counselling Centre in Penticton. Thirty-three years ago, I was a practicing alcoholic/addict whose life was in turmoil. Before finding Pathways, I tried all available avenues through government programs, to get help with my problems. The wait list was long and I received no help. My sponsor in AA recommended I call Pathways; I did and got an appointment soon after.

I received counselling for months until Pathways was able to get me into treatment in Vancouver.

Both of these were lifesaving processes and helped me to get my life on track.

Over the next few years of counselling at Pathways, I was able to understand the

source of my problems and to establish a lifestyle that was healthy and rewarding for me and my family. My husband and son both benefited from Pathways services as well and our family is still alcohol and drug free! I am forever grateful to Pathways and its amazing councillors, who are still there today! They are so committed to helping people who are struggling in their lives and have made personal sacrifices for their clients.

It is my sincere opinion that nothing could replace Pathways either in efficiency or in value for cost.

To lose such a well-established service, over 40 years, in our community would be a serious step backwards, especially in light of the currant drug overdose crisis. I sincerely hope you will reconsider this decision and recognize Pathways vital contribution to this community.

Jessica and Joe Klein, Peachland

Resident wants to know: how are Peachland priorities determined?

I read with interest council’s deliberations concerning adding a new position to the Peachland staff to deal with issues related to climate change. To be direct, I don’t see climate change matters as a high priority for municipal governments such as Peachland, for the simple reason that they are unlikely to have sufficient information/knowledge about climate science to be able to make evidence-informed decisions and because it is unlikely that there is much that this small municipality can do, if that is needed, to alter Canada’s contribution to climate change.

I can understand the desire to get aboard the climate change bandwagon since the media tends to bombard us with talk of climate doom. This narrative is often defended by reference to “science” but in fact most pronouncements related to climate are driven by the advocacy of powerful interest groups on both sides of the discussion, not by science. Despite the often-repeated claims of scientific solidarity related to climate change theory, there is little consensus among distinguished scientists.

The one point of agreement is that climate is forever changing for reasons unrelated to human activity (consider that the last ice age ended just 10,000 years ago, when Canada was covered year-round in kilometres of ice). The extent to which human activity contributes to climate change is debated among scientists as is the optimal level of atmospheric carbon dioxide.

I will likely be thought a climate-denier for suggesting that the science is not closed on this topic but that is not the case. I am not a climate expert, but I do have

doctoral level scientific training and am well aware of the reality of the scientific process as it relates to truly understanding this and other very complex topics.

Climate science is still very much a work in progress, and we need to remain open to all scientific positions.

Politicians, including our mayor and council, want to do the right thing and many politicians have been convinced that climate change requires their attention.

My point is not to debate climate science one way or the other, but to suggest that climate change is far from what I would consider a paramount priority for our small local government. I would expect a municipal government to address things it can actually do something about that affect the present lives of its residents - things like building sidewalks, improving accessibility, reducing pollution, ensuring coherent development within existing zoning regulations, promoting small business, minimizing taxation, etc.

Council’s focus on the climate change topic caused me to wonder if this mayor, council and staff have a multi-year corporate strategic plan with annual measurable goals, since that is the best-practice process that should drive new expenditures.

In my former corporate life, I could not imagine approving an expensive new position without knowing exactly what was to be achieved within a strategic plan and how that achievement would be measured. I have a hard time believing that a new position related to vague and undefined climate change goals should be anywhere near the top of this council’s list of priorities.

Carl Stephens, Peachland

Saving the planet, expanding bureaucracy or virtue signaling?

I read with interest the article in the Peachland View about the municipal council’s intention to create a climate action position. Apparently, “the science is settled” and all of us, not just Peachlanders, are guilty of negatively affecting the world’s climate. I am happy to learn that we have a city council that is scientifically informed and competent.

I digress but let me present a few numbers which should help in deciding whether to create a climate action position or not. Canada’s Global Pollution Contribution is 0.91 per cent that’s 0.0091 of the world’s carbon emissions. Going with a population base in Peachland of 6,000 people (0.0153846 per cent of Canada’s), Peachland’s contribution to global carbon emissions is 0.00000014, or 0.00014 per cent.

Add to this that Canada is actually a carbon sink, given our land mass and forests – a fact which is conveniently forgotten by the climate activists.

And to solve this “problem” we are going to create a new position, at what? $80,000 or more plus benefits? To do what exactly? This is a retirement community, people here don’t drive very far, they are conscious about keeping this town free of litter, and they protect the local environment with a passion. So, I ask you, what is the cost/benefit calculation that council is making?

Is it to “save the planet”? Or is it to extract funding from the federal or provincial governments? Is it to expand the municipal bureaucracy? Or does it just come down to virtue signaling on the part of the mayor and the council? I for one would love to hear what is driving this initiative. Perhaps this council could enlighten me and the other residents of Peachland.

Fred Mandl, Peachland

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LOCAL EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES PEACHLAND FOREST MARCH BC 2021 hosted by the Peachland Watershed Protection Alliance. Forest March BC has organized three prior province-wide actions, with the goal to unite communities across BC to push for equitable, naturebased, and community-first approaches to forestry management, with a primary goal of driving long-term sustainable value for both communities and the land. Event takes place Mar.19, 12 pm - 1 pm along the hwy in front of Peachland Centre Mall.

GIRL GUIDES IN PEACHLAND have just received a fresh shipment of Chocolatey Mint Girl Guide cookies! Help support the girls. who are not able to do their usual door to door or cookie booths outside of store fronts but can offer COVID safe drop off/pick up type sales. Cookies are $5/ box or $60/case of 12. Contact Maureen Carey-Barkley at 250 215 0259 for purchases or more information.

PEACHLAND PIG-OUT FOR PRIZES - THE MORE YOU EAT, THE MORE CHANCES YOU HAVE TO WIN! From Feb. 15 – Mar. 31 the Peachland Recovery Task Force will help struggling local restaurants with a promotion to encourage residents to dine locally. Dine-in and take-out purchases of $20 or more from Friday – Sunday or $10 from Monday – Thursday during the promotion period will qualify diners for entry into a draw for some fantastic prizes, including local restaurant and retail gift cards.

CAPTURED IMAGES, the largest and longest running fine art photography exhibition in the Okanagan, returns for its seventh year. The exhibition will take place at the Peachland Art Gallery from Feb. 13 - Mar. 28.

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PEACHLAND AMBASSADORS VIRTUAL DAWG PARADE Dress up your dog and send the Peachland Ambassadors a picture or video of your dog (taken between Mar. 1 - 17) to peachlandambassador@gmail.com. Pictures and videos to be posted on Instagram. Winner to be announced Mar. 17.

PWC COMMUNITY EASTER DINNER is a new annual event starting in 2021 that provides a holiday meal to the people of Peachland on Easter Sunday (Apr 4). It is a dinner for those who may otherwise spend Easter alone, or who are new to Peachland and for those who cannot afford their own. Due to COVID-19 dinner will be available for pickup or delivery only. Reserve before Mar 26 by calling 250 767 0141.

COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX PROGRAM is a Canada Revenue Agency sponsored program that allows eligible individuals, who are not able to complete their income tax and benefit returns by themselves, to have their taxes done at no charge. Qualified tax volunteers complete and e-file taxes. The Peachland Wellness Centre is hosting this program; donations to the wellness centre are greatly appreciated. Call 250 767 0141 for a Tuesday-only appointment 9 am - 11:50 am until Apr. 27.

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Non-profit society launches canna lily fundraiser for accessible plaza project side of the building, but in order for a person to use it someone inside the building must hear and respond to a bell and then meet the visitor at the elevator. When the

individual is ready to leave, they must again ask for assistance.

Back in August, Cave made a presentation to Peachland council about

the project, which received unanimous initial support.

Since then the society has joined forces with the Peachland Community Arts Council, Peachland Lions

Club, Peachland Rotary Club and others for the community-initiated project.

For more information visit https://historicschoolplaza. org/.

RENDERING PEACHLAND HISTORIC SCHOOL ACCESSIBLE PLAZA SOCIETY

JOANNE LAYH The Peachland Historic School Accessible Plaza project has launched two new fundraising activities to attract community support and donor interest.

The Peachland Historic School Accessible Plaza Society is a non-profit organization formed last year for the purpose of raising money to modify the front of the historic schoolhouse to make it more welcoming and accessible for mobility challenged individuals as well as create a plaza area in the front of the building that would serve as an inviting community hub.

An estimated $400,000 is needed for the project.

The society has launched a crowd funding appeal using the Wayblaze platform. Supporters are being encouraged to visit the Wayblaze site at http://www.wayblaze.com/ peachland where they can learn more about the project and how to get involved.

Members of the community interested in making a donation over $25 will be provided with an official tax receipt issued by the district, Councillor Keith Fielding, also secretary for the PHSAPS, told council last October.

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The society has also launched a canna lily fundraiser, in which they will be selling the municipality’s excess canna lily plants.

“We have some extraordi-

nary gardeners in our parks team this year and we felt that we had a unique fundraising opportunity that we wanted to highlight,” said Cheryl Wiebe, director of community services, at last Tuesday’s regular council meeting. “Our staff have been working really hard at collecting seeds, and particularly the canna lilies. They self-propagate and this year we’ve had a bumper crop.”

The municipality doesn’t have the capacity in its parks to accommodate all of the bulbs and anticipates having about 300 excess plants this year.

Wiebe said the reason she looked to just one organization is the sale of the plants needs to be rolled out expediently.

“The bulbs need to get into the ground and the visitor centre has the capacity to be able to sell them and it’s also our only capital fundraising project that is on the books right now,” said Wiebe.

If the fundraiser is successful, it may present an opportunity for the municipality to donate bulbs to other organizations in the future.

“The society will accept money in any form it can get it,” said Councillor Terry Condon, before declaring a conflict of interest as he is a director of a society, as did Councillor Keith Fielding, also a director of the society.

That still left a quorum, and the remaining members of council voted unanimously to donate the plants to the society.

Society president Ted Cave told the View that each bulb is in a paper bag and most will be red flowers.

The canna lilies are available at the Peachland Visitor Centre from 10 a.m. - 4 pm.

Tuesday to Sunday and are selling for $15 each.

A key part of the project is making the building more accessible to visitors. There is an elevator on the car park

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A case of cold feet puts Peachland council in a sticky situation JOANNE LAYH A zoning bylaw to establish a new zone, referred to as CR-2 (Integrated Residential - Mixed Use), and amend the zoning of a property located at 4316 Beach Avenue to allow for the development of a four-storey mixed use building, made it past a public hearing and third reading only to be deferred last Tuesday night rather than face defeat.

Council chose to defer a decision rather than defeat a zoning bylaw this late in the game after chief administrative officer Joe Mitchell voiced concern about the possibility that it may expose the municipality to liability issues.

“Third reading is approval in principal with some conditions and my only concern right now is if there are any legal considerations for not adopting, because some of the conditions were dedication of road right of way, amongst other conditions, which there is definitely a cost to that,” said Mitchell.

In his report to council, director of planning and development services, Darin Schaal, said the applicant has satisfied the following zoning conditions established at third reading: • The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MoTI) approved the bylaw on May 19, 2020; • A road dedication at the rear of the parcel was executed on December 11, 2020; • A community amenity contribution (CAC) covenant was registered on title on December 11, 2020, including an additional developer contribution of $15,000; • A pedestrian access statutory right of way was registered on title on December 11, 2020 to connect the laneway at the rear of the parcel to Beach Avenue; and • A complete form and character development permit package was submitted on January 20, 2021.

Mitchell said if council are going down the road of potentially defeating the zoning bylaw, deferring may be an option so the municipality can get a legal opinion about the

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possible implications.

Consideration of a form and character development permit for the proposed development was also deferred at last Tuesday’s regular council meeting as it can’t be approved until the zoning amendment bylaw is adopted.

Rezoning for the proposed four-storey building on Beach Avenue, comprised of five residential units above three main floor commercial units, made it past third reading on May 12, 2020.

If council chooses to give the application final consideration and adoption, it would be the first property in Peachland to be rezoned from R-1 (Single Detached Residential) to the new CR-2 (Integrated Residential - Mixed Use).

The property is located between two houses on Beach Avenue between 11th and 12th Streets.

A public hearing was held for the development on April 2, 2019 and was attended by approximately 75 people, 22 of whom addressed council, in addition to 31 submissions from the public received as part of the hearing. Most of the submissions received from the public expressed some kind of opposition to the project, including concerns about neighbourhood character, property values, views, building height, building terracing/setbacks, commercial vacancies, lack of affordable housing, parking and traffic, building design/style, sun/shadows and quality of life.

Those who supported the project cited housing diversity would be a positive, increased density would provide support for business, and infill development making a more efficient use of municipal services.

At third reading last year, the development proposal had Peachland council divided with Councillors Fielding, Condon and Coolio opposed and Mayor Fortin and Councillors Kent, Cunningham and Van Minsel voting in favour.

Since then, however, Mayor Fortin has reversed her opinion.

Fortin said what she’s mostly heard and at the public hearing was that there is a lot of opposition to this building being this tall where it is.

However, following the public hearing Fortin voted in favour of the zoning bylaw at third reading.

She also stated she needs more information, though no new information can be received after a public hearing.

“I know what you’re saying, we’re at final adoption. But that’s why we have this process so we can have some time think and rethink on our decisions,” said Fortin. “It’s what feels right and looking into all the facts and deciding if I feel it’s best for my vote for the community and that’s why I’m feeling uncomfortable right now. I know it’s putting planning in an awful position.”

Councillor Cunningham described the situation as “almost embarrassing”.

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“It does say ‘for final reconsideration’ though,” Mayor Fortin said. “So that’s what that’s all about.”

Council Van Minsel said third reading was the spot to spot this.

“This is why we as the District of Peachland get a certain reputation with developers. I hate to admit that we’re going the same direction. This reminds me of the TNI building and history. The same thing is happening here and I do not like this,” said Van Minsel. “I stay true to myself and my integrity so I have to remind some of my colleagues, think about what you were running, which program you were running, think about what you’re putting this developer through and also if you say you think about our taxpayers, we need to think about all the taxpayers and I know if you look at some things a lot of taxpayers are in favour of they are in favour of going forward, moving forward, getting things done and at the end of the day, help Peachland to get a higher property tax base.”

“I don’t think it’s fair to question a person’s integrity based on the decisions that they make,” said Fortin. “Something just isn’t sitting right with this. It can be brought back.

I just don’t feel at this point that I’m comfortable enough to move ahead with this. And it actually is proponents of this development are the ones that convinced me of that, bringing up integrity and things like that.”

It could also be that Fortin was struck with Councillor Keith Fielding’s impassioned plea to his colleagues to vote down adoption of the new zone.

“I did not support this at first and second reading and I did not support it at third reading and I am still not going to support it,” Fielding began. “The question we have to ask ourselves as a council is simple. Do we agree that this developer’s interpretation of the OCP meant by mixed use development on Beach Avenue is what was intended when the OCP was adopted? This question is of vital importance, because if our answer is yes, and we approve the CR-2 zone tonight, we are establishing a precedent that will allow any future developer wanting to build a five-storey 52-foot high building on Beach Avenue the right to apply for a permit to do so. I believe that the proposed CR-2 zone will have disastrous consequences for Peachland.”

Fielding went on to say it is inconsistent with key OCP policy provisions.

“Unless you happen to believe that a 52-foot tall building and a series of them on Beach Avenue is consistent with Peachland’s small town charm and small town feel, then we have to say no to CR-2 and no to this development,” Fielding said. “We see a structure that stands out I would say like an elephant in a flowerbed. That’s because it’s totally out of character with the surrounding buildings and the rhythm of Beach Avenue. We see a building as well, because of its height, sterilizes the value of the land behind it. We see a building that casts shadows over adjacent properties . . . We see a building that being just eight feet away from the property line is going tower over pedestrians walking by in an entirely intimidating and uncharacteristic fashion.”

Fielding concluded by saying this is a character changing moment in our history.

Councillors Pete Coolio and Terry Condon echoed Fielding’s sentiments but Councillor Mike Kent said the talk of sterilizing land is fearmongering.

“The attempt to create fear and anxiety within the community is just a sad state when we use that tactic to try and block development. What we’re looking at is a building that creates economic opportunity, it increases housing density, it creates public space for those within the community,” said Kent. “It’s totally consistent with the OCP and to say that it’s not is not true.”

The matter is expected to return to council at their next regular meeting, scheduled for March 23.

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PWPA to hold rally to oppose clear-cut logging in the watershed JOANNE LAYH The Peachland Watershed Protection Alliance (PWPA) is planning a rally next Friday to oppose clear-cut logging and other industrial activity in Peachland’s watershed.

The event is scheduled to take place at noon on March 19 in between the IGA parking lot

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failing Peachland and other similar communities across B.C.,” said Alex Morrison, PWPA’s communications chair.

A similar event held last September also hosted by the PWPA, included a march from the visitor centre to Heritage Park, followed by speeches by demonstrators,

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“Peachland’s fresh water supply is under threat by numerous industrial activities including clear-cut logging in the watershed. And with spring floods on Okanagan lake becoming a regular event as a result of these logging practices, PWPA is demonstrating to our provincial government that they are

as well as Mayor Cindy Fortin and a representative from Westbank First Nation.

The event scheduled for March 19 is part of a larger province-wide action organized by Forest March BC to show solidarity across communities that are demanding sustainable forest management in B.C. “Our goal is to unite com-

munities across B.C. to push for equitable, nature-based, and community-first approaches to forestry management with a primary goal of driving long-term sustainable value for both communities and the land,” says Forest March BC spokesperson Hania Peper.

Forest March BC is focussed on lobbying efforts against the widespread destruction of old-growth forests for private profit and is demanding an immediate moratorium on the logging of old-growth and primary forests.

Coordinated events are scheduled to take place in 26 other communities in the province, said Peachland’s Forest March BC representative, Taryn Skalbania, in an interview with the View.

“It’s a wide, spread out, physically distanced event that they can come, they can wave signs, or they can make their own banners,” said Skalbania.

A drumming group will arrive at 12:15 p.m. to drum in support of the event.

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Zander and Rochelle McFarlane (front, left to right) led last September’s march, also hosted by the PWPA.

to join the group to participate can look for the banners and honk or pull in to chat or grab a flyer.

“Each community is gathering for different reasons.

Some to protect old growth, some to block logging, some for watershed protection, some for caribou protection or

fish habitat. Every little area of B.C. is affected by clear-cut logging, so we all have different motivations for why we’re coming out for this day of action,” said Skalbania.

Here in Peachland, the goal is to protect the community’s watershed.

“We want a halt, pause,

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cease on industrial activities in our watershed. We don’t believe clear-cut logging and open pit mining can be managed sustainably, as well as supplying water to a community, so industrial use of the watershed just cannot continue to happen,” said Skalbania.

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Geocaching walk follows natural flight corridor used by Peachland bats DARLENE HARTFORD BEEPS

The word “geo” relates to the planet earth, and a cache is a hiding place for a collection of things.

In the year 2000, when signals from satellites orbiting the earth became accessible to the public, these two words were connected and the game of geocaching was created. This opened the world to adventurous scavenging or treasure hunting.

Geocaching can be local or one can travel to more than 200 countries throughout the world

seeking hidden treasures by following GPS coordinates. Peachland is the perfect community for geocaching with its mystery of Ogopogo, a bat population in the thousands and a bounty of picturesque vistas.

The Bat Education and Ecological Protection Society (BEEPS) is working alongside local geocacher, Sue Van Noortwyk, who’s cache name is witch’nlion. Eight geocaches are being added to the more than 100 caches currently located within our community. Go to geocaching.com and

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by Peachland bats during their nightly foraging. A second upcoming cache is the Bat Trail, Part 1, located at the north end of Beach Avenue. These caches are expected to be launched for spring break adventures.

In 2020, Van Noortwyk worked on two Adventure Labs with BEEPS. These caches are a new concept supported by geocaching. com and can be found on a separate Adventure Lab app. The labs will provide clues, directing to a variety of locations within the Peachland area, but require no physical logging, uncovering or exchange of items. All comments to date have been five out of five by participants. Look for Peachland Bat Trail Adventure and Peachland History Adventure on the Adventure Lab app.

For those who are new to the game of geocaching, getting started takes only three easy steps.

First, sign up at geocaching.com for the free app.

Second, create a geocaching name. Third, have either a designated GPS device, like a Garmin, or a Smart Phone, for downloading coordinates.

Understanding the lingo is important for the new geocacher. The cache is the hidden container holding the treasure and the swag are the items inside the container. A logbook is a swag item and is included in each cache. Remember to take a pen for registering your name in the logbook.

Consider taking small items also for exchange in each cache. Only one item is to be exchanged and the cache is to be returned as it was found, respecting the environment and public property. Using hand sanitizer or wearing latex gloves can be used as precautionary measures against COVID-19.

Caches will vary in size.

Micro caches contain less than 100 ml in volume, therefore, might be a key holder or film canister and could be camouflaged making them difficult to

find.

There are no hard rules when it comes to the shape of caches, meaning swag might be hidden in containers that are replicas of rocks or birdhouses.

Helpful hints will be provided, such as telling you to lift and look or to find a low lying limb.

Also, geocachers have been known to perform a short celebratory dance once the treasure is found, however, this is optional.

So gather a cell phone, pen, map and compass and head outdoors to explore the Okanagan, joining the world’s largest scavenger hunt.

In a recent study (2020) by Langara College student, Shaun O’Dea, the estimated bat commuting routes in Peachland include Trepanier Creek Linear Park, Beach Avenue waterfront promenade and Trepanier Road to Trepanier Bench. The Ponderosa Road neighbourhood continues to be an important foraging habitat also, throughout the years of development. As a geocaching adventure, BEEPS has created numerous caches along these popular commuting routes of foraging Peachland bats.

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The arrival of Peachland’s bats from hibernation is expected in March or early April. To report early bat sightings of the returning mammals, contact BEEPS at peachlandbats@gmail.com and become part of the extensive data base submitted to Environment Canada. In anticipation of the returning bats, local geocacher, Sue Van Noortwyk (shown above), searches out coordinates for new geocaches within the natural flight corridors of Peachland’s foraging bats.

Geocaching is a fun spring break activity for adventure seeking kids.

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Transit research project could explore options for local improvement JOANNE LAYH Peachland council has provided tentative approval for a transit research project that will look at numerous ways to improve local transit, including the possibility of parting ways with BC Transit.

At Tuesday morning’s budget briefing Darin Schaal, director of planning and development services, proposed a $5,000 transit research project that, if approved, will give Peachland council the foundation it needs to begin pursuing its transit priorities.

If it survives the budget chopping block, the research project will review a handful of communities similar in size to Peachland that have recently expanded their service. It will also look at the priorities outlined in BC Transit’s 2015 Transit Futures Plan

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relevant to Peachland.

The goal of the project would be to produce a summary report that will identify potential next steps for the district to con-

If we can get this information back to us in a timely manner for the sum of $5,000, I think it’s one of the best bargains we’ve seen.”

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and the Regional Transportation Plan to identify priority items that may be

sider regarding the future of transit in Peachland.

Those next steps could

then be considered as possible future projects at future budget discussions in the years ahead.

Improving connections to West Kelowna and Penticton and addressing the need for increased service within Peachland are part of council’s strategic plan.

“Council’s primary focus, beginning in 2021, will be on working with BC Transit, the members of the Kelowna Regional Transit System, and the community to address the need for intra-municipal transit in Peachland,” the plan states.

“If we can get this information back to us in a timely manner for the sum of $5,000, I think it’s one of the best bargains we’ve seen,” said Councillor Terry Condon.

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“That’s an area that I’m really interested to explore, is to see what alternatives there might be for an internal transit system that is divorced from BC Transit itself,” said Fielding. “I think there are lots of possible options for that.”

Fielding also agreed with Coun. Condon that $5,000 doesn’t sound like very much money for a project that has quite a wide scope.

Lyle Smith, director of finance, said a society operated transit system could also be a very viable solution in the right circumstances.

The research project will not be considered for final approval until later in the budget process.

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Vaccine appointments for seniors now available at nearby clinics NEHA CHOLLANGI Starting March 8, seniors in Peachland (aged 90+ and Indigenous people aged 65+) can book an appointment to get vaccinated at nearby clinics.

In West Kelowna, the clinic is located at the Westbank Community Centre on 2466 Main Street. Summerland’s clinic will be at the Summerland Curling Club at 8820 Jubilee Rd. E. Vaccinations will begin on March 15 in Summerland and on March 22 in West Kelowna.

Interior Health is asking people to follow the schedule below in order to accommodate call volumes. Family members may call to book an appointment on behalf of eligible seniors.

Call on or after Monday, March 8 if: You were born in or before 1931 (90+ years)

You are an Indigenous person born in or before 1956 (65+ years), and Elders Call on or after Monday, March 15 if: You were born in or before the year 1936 (85+ years) Call on or after Monday, March 22 if: You were born in the year 1941 or earlier (80+ years) A live agent at the call centre will assist with booking to provide an appointment date, time and location. Make sure to have your personal health number ready when calling to book.

For seniors who need help with booking appointments, the Peachland Wellness Centre is offering assistance in understanding the registration process. The centre is also providing transportation to and from the clinic for those that need it.

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New treatment beds in Kelowna for youth struggling with substance use “Interior Health is pleased to work with The Bridge Youth & Family Services Society to bring these vital services to Kelowna,” said Susan Brown, president and CEO of Interior Health. “With these new beds, young people will be able to access high quality inpatient treatment closer to home.”

At the same time, Interior Health also recently ended their contract with the Pathways Addictions Resource Centre in Penticton,

causing them to lose over 90 per cent of the addiction centre’s budget. Pathways, which serves about 1,000 clients in the region, and does counselling and druguse prevention education at schools, will now have the health authority take over all addiction services at the centre.

Interior Health told CBC in a statement that the change will allow for them to spread out their resources across the Southern Okanagan.

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NEHA CHOLLANGI Youth dealing with substance use are now set to have ten new treatment beds at The Bridge Youth and Family Services Society in Kelowna.

Interior Health announced last week that they will contract these beds, which will open in spring as a part of the province’s commitment to double the number of substance use treatment beds for youth in B.C. These beds will be available to youth aged 12–18 who have significant and complex substance use struggles, and have not had support from other, less intensive treatment.

The inpatient beds exist to provide a “live in” environment for youth along with

daily programming to address the underlying causes of a person’s substance use, according to Interior Health.

“Today’s announcement is a cause for celebration as we move forward together to offer a live-in resource for young people experiencing addiction,” said Celine Thompson, executive director at The Bridge Youth & Family Services Society.

In the region, Ashnola at The Crossing in Keremeos is another program that is specific for youth dealing with substance use issues.

They have 22 residential

treatment beds in their facility, and also offer services like counselling, family support, and relapse prevention.

In August 2020, B.C. pledged to spend $36 million to create an additional 123 beds for youth between the ages of 12 to 24 in drug addiction and rehab programs by 2022.

It was only last year that The Bridge stated that they had no bed at all for youth under the age of 17 who are dealing with substance use issues in the entire Interior health authority region.

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