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Last week the Peachland Historical Society organized a small ceremony at the cenotaph, where their president, Barb Dionne (left), presented a new First World War interpretive plaque to Peachland Legion Branch #69 vice president Jean Saul. When the First World War interpretive plaque was originally commissioned in 2008 to mark the 100th anniversary of the end of the war, little was known about three of Peachland’s fallen.Since then, photos of Lieutenant Jackson, Pte. Robert Laidlaw, and Pte. Harry Urquhart were found and have now been added to the plaque. As well, newly discovered details of their lives have been added to their records. The plaque now displays photos of all 17 of Peachland’s First World War fallen soldiers and is on display at the Legion; a second copy can be viewed at the Cenotaph.
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Mayor’s Task Force on Climate Change purchase new e-bike for town staff JOANNE LAYH The District of Peachland has added an e-bike to its fleet. The Mayor’s Task Force on Climate Change purchased the new e-bike late
in 2021 for use by the town’s bylaw officer and other staff while carrying out their responsibilities. The e-bike will be primarily used by the district’s bylaw enforcement and licencing officer, Travis Nix-
on, in his day-to-day duties. “It’s a good way to promote active transportation options in and around the community,” director of community services Cory Labrecque told the View. “We see it as being a way for
Peachlanders to experience biking in ways they haven’t before because so many of our residents are on the hillsides and this is something that will make a lot more homes accessible, so that’s why we’re looking at pro-
moting e-bikes.” In addition to showcasing sustainable transportation, the e-bike is also expected to improve the bylaw officer’s accessibility and approachability in serving the community’s residents
and businesses. The Mayor’s Task Force on Climate Change says e-bikes provide an emerging and important opportunity to connect Peachland’s residents while reducing GHG emissions.
Interior Health reverses washroom decision
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JOANNE LAYH District staff efforts to persuade Interior Health to back down on their requirement for a washroom adjacent to the splash pad in Heritage Park have finally paid off. On May 5 the municipality issued a press release stating that Interior Health Authority (IHA) has agreed to waive the requirement for a new washroom and water fountain for Heritage Park. Previously, IHA had insisted there be washrooms installed next to the splash pad before it could be permitted to open, despite the fact that there is an existing accessible set of washrooms just across the street. The decision follows continued discussions between IHA and Peachland’s chief administrative officer and director of operations, including a recent site visit to the Heritage Park splash pad location. “Interior Health has indicated that as a result of the waiver, the washroom facility for the Heritage Park Splash Pad will be the existing one across Beach Ave. The District of Peachland will increase safety at the crosswalk on Beach Avenue for access to the existing washrooms,” the release states. “Furthermore, the water fountain for the Heritage Park splash pad will be at the north end of the existing playground.” “Council and district staff are grateful to the Interior Health Authority for their reconsideration on this matter, especially during an extremely busy time within their organization,” said Mayor Fortin. “It’s very good, I’m excited,” Fortin told the View. “I still am concerned about people crossing the road and I still want to see a blinking light like we have a Swim Bay put there and maybe a couple of port-a-potties put in Heritage Park.” The still unused washroom facility was delivered to the municipality last summer with a price tag of approximately $100,000. Adding stairs to the washroom would have cost the town another $40,000. What will become of the structure remains to be determined. CAO Joe Creron is expected to bring a report to council in the near future to determine what should be done with the existing washroom. The report is also expected to include an evaluation of other needs within the park.
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District of Peachland keeps tax increase to 2.27 per cent Double digit increases from some other tax authorities JOANNE LAYH Peachland property owners are looking at a 2.27 per cent municipal tax hike for 2022, which amounts to $32.75 for an average single-family dwelling. In addition, an average single-family dwelling will also see a policing tax increase of 10.36 per cent ($26.84) and transit tax increase of 14.74 per cent ($9.27). Peachland households will also pay $748.73 (unchanged from 2021) for various parcel taxes, including a new parcel tax for the debt repayment of the water treatment plant and Trepanier Interconnect project. Regional district taxes increased by 16.13 per cent. Hospital district taxes increased by 11.63
per cent and Okanagan Regional Library taxes
increased by 4.93 per cent for operating costs.
When combined with collections for other tax
authorities, including the regional district, hospi-
tal district, school district and Okanagan Regional Library, Peachland’s average single-family will see a total tax increase of 6.36 per cent. Capital project highlights include $2.5 million for an upgrade to the water treatment plant, $400,000 for Princeton Ave improvements, $150,000 for fire hall replacement pre-construction drawings, $90,000 for two fleet vehicles (with $45,000 coming from Safe Restart grant funding), and $30,000 for stormwater infrastructure improvements. The 2022 financial plan, tax rates bylaw and parcel tax bylaws were scheduled to be adopted by Peachland council at a special council meeting on May 12, after the View’s press time.
Peachland Art Group’s Show and Sale event is making a return a hiatus due to the pandemic. Over 30 artists will be exhibiting their work at this year’s event. The theme of this year’s show is “Then and Now” and will feature sepia paintings of old photos
from the Peachland Museum alongside paintings of how the location in the image appears today. “This is to do with Peachland and how it looked 100 years ago,” Peachland Art
Group president Paula McLaughlin told the View. The family friendly event will include an interactive free “kids create art” zone. The show and sale will
take place May 28 - 29 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Peachland Community Centre. Admission is by donation and refreshments will be available.
Sepia paintings by Wayne Hemsley (left) and Launna Vinnedge (right).
JOANNE LAYH The
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Group’s 60th annual art show and sale will return later this month after taking
Beach Avenue Traffic Flow Changes
Summer is back and with it is our annual World of Wheels Car Show on Sunday, May 22, 2022 The Peachland Wellness Centre’s (PWC) Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held May 28th, 2022, via Zoom. The AGM will include a presentation about the exciting New Peachland Hub! If you are interested in attending the AGM, or are interested in learning more about the Peachland Hub, please call (250) 767-0141) or email (wellnesscentre@ shaw.ca) and provide your email to receive a link for the meeting and the presentation. Please be advised that only members can vote, but all are invited! If you wish to become a member, please contact PWC.
The World of Wheels takes over the downtown area for the day. There is very little space for parking in this area, as the general public cannot park anywhere along Beach Avenue between the Blind Angler and 8th Street. You can park at or near the Peachland Mall and get a free bus ride to the show area between 10:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. There is also parking available at Doggy Beach, and along Highway 97 and on Beach Avenue from 8th Street all along the rest of Beach Avenue and surrounding streets. You should note that if you’re illegally parked, your vehicle may be ticketed and towed at your expense. All Safe traffic control will be on-site for the duration and local traffic will be directed accordingly.
We hope everyone has a great day and enjoys the car show.
District of Peachland Council Committee – Volunteers Wanted The District of Peachland is looking for committee members. If you are interested in participating in the Council Remuneration Committee, please submit a letter of interest including your background and contact information. The Council Remuneration Committee consists of 3-7 members of the community to review Council’s remuneration and make recommendations to the current Council for the new incoming Council’s remuneration. Please submit applications to Corporate Services 5806 Beach Avenue, Peachland, B.C. V0H-1X7 or email to corporateservices@peachland.ca by 4:00 pm May 27, 2022.
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Newspapers are not packaging Across the world, municipalities and provinces have been moving their recycling programmes to Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR). EPR is great in theory and in practice. It levies fees on manufacturers and retailers for the packaging that wraps everything from the food we eat to the toys our kids play with. Any parent who has helped their child open a new toy knows that between the thick plastic that practically takes garden shears to open, the twist ties, and the cardboard, there is still way too much wasteful packaging associated with so many products. EPR has one laudable objective: Reduce packaging in the waste/recycling stream. It does so by shifting the burden of recycling costs from taxpayers to producers. When producers must pay these fees, they innovate and find ways to wrap their products in far less packaging. Since the advent of the Blue Box, newspapers have had the highest level of collection of all recyclable materials – more than plastics and even more
than aluminum. Newspapers continue to be a valuable recovered resource in the recycling stream. They have a stable end market and high commercial value. And recycling newspapers saves trees. Newspapers have always been a public good – The dissemination of news to the public is a necessary element of a vibrant and healthy democracy and a well-functioning society. Fake news – around COVID-19, elections, and many other issues – has highlighted the importance and value of credible news provided by trusted media sources. Newspapers allow the reader to pause, engage, and reflect – providing an important service that is not met through other media. So, what does any of this have to do with extended producer responsibility? Until recently in Ontario, the EPR program in most provinces of Canada has treated newspapers the same as waste packaging. Unlike product packaging, the newspaper is the product. Publishers have moved to thinner paper to
lower our footprint. Driving up the cost of newspaper production with EPR fees drives down the content as newspapers are forced to cut pages and, therefore, value to readers. The knock-on effects are a loss of jobs, many of which are unionized, in a sector that is already facing many external challenges, and a less informed citizenry. Across Canada, newspapers face a patchwork of provincial regulations, administrative regimes, and fees. The levies charged are based on opaque formulas often devised by monopolies controlled by waste haulers, retailers, and consumer packaged goods companies. In British Columbia, for example, the levy on newsprint went up by 80 per cent in a single year, while the levy on plastics remained flat. That’s not fair. We cannot have a misguided system that puts newspapers at risk at a time when the public needs trusted sources of information more than ever before. The unintended consequences of EPR on newspapers are to reduce the number of pages
in a newspaper or for the paper to simply close. This has a detrimental effect on both readers and advertisers across Canada. Recently, the Ontario government issued a regulation that will exempt newspapers from EPR levies in the province. Canada’s newspaper publishers applaud this change, and we hope other provinces will follow Ontario’s lead. Alberta is about to put an EPR regime in place, and British Columbia is working through changes in that province. We hope Premier Jason Kenney and Premier John Horgan will exempt newspapers. To its considerable credit, the federal government has taken meaningful steps to support local journalism across Canada. Provincial and municipal governments should not undo that with punitive fees that are based on the flawed premise that newspapers are unnecessary and wasteful packaging. Jamie Irving is Chair and Paul Deegan is President and Chief Executive Officer of News Media Canada
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Sell the monstrosity and install a crosswalk, says resident I will begin by saying that I am extremely disappointed with council’s decision to not support a motion to defer the spending of an additional $40,000 to build stairs to the washroom at Heritage Park that has already cost $100,000. This is an ugly structure that stands at the main entrance to Peachland from the south and sticks out like a sore thumb. As such it is an insult to Peachland. Why not look for alternatives? To say that delaying the splash pool would be a disaster is an over statement. Real disasters are the lack of a golf course for over 10 years, the failure of approved developments to proceed once rezoning has been in place, not to mention changing the OCP to allow five-storey buildings to front Beach Avenue. A better solution would be to sell this monstrosity and install a crosswalk light similar to that which exists on Beach and 6th. I can’t understand why this would not be acceptable to Interior Health as children have been crossing Beach Ave. from the playground at this location for years. What is different now? To require the town to have washrooms on both sides of Beach Ave. is ludicrous. If there are no other solutions, then move the structure further into the park so it is not so intrusive, and heaven forbid install it with a ground level entrance. If another $40,000 is wasted on this project and the building remains, it will be there indefinitely showing off Peachland in a negative way far overshadowing any delay in completing the splash park. The building has been on site for seven months. Why was a solution not sought earlier? Certainly the appearance has not improved in the interval. Staff responsible for this project should be ashamed of the result. Eldon Kerbes, Peachland
PHOTO DIAN TOMPKIN
The Peachland Art Group has a number of new banners ready to hang for the season on downtown Peachland light stands. These new banners feature original designs created by the group’s members. Each year the group replaces a few worn or faded ones for the enjoyment of Peachland citizens and visitors. The banners will be hung in mid-May all up and down Beach Avenue. Shown from left to right are Peachland Art Group president Paula McLaughlin and artists Robin Taylor, and Judy Nagus. The project and materials were organized by Dian Tompkin.
A step backward? Some BC dairy products now have plastic spout Sellers of everything from food to electronics demand safe, attractive and cheap packaging from suppliers. Packaging and marketing worlds cooperate to provide this, essentially oblivious to downstream recycling. There are few carrot or stick incentives to do otherwise. An extreme example is a hard styrene blister pack to encase an item worth less than a dollar. And how about trying to buy spinach that doesn’t come in a rigid plastic container? A prominent B.C. dairy products supplier recently changed the venerable cardboard and wax container to add a plastic pour spout. Why? The old design worked fine; the new one offers minimal benefit. This new combination makes recycling so expensive you might as well bury it in a landfill. Some venturous wholesalers and retailers have braved financial Armageddon to insist on biodegradable packaging. Sadly, our major Canadian players have not. So our packaging waste builds up with nowhere to go. Local municipalities seem more keen on restricting what they will handle. They have even contemplated hiring inspectors to ensure compliance. This is folly on all sides starting with the packaging and retail industries and extends to their government apologists. Governments could create a recycling score with the highest score given to biodegradable or highly recyclable monolithic packaging. For example, aluminum cans are made of over 95 per cent pure aluminum and alloyed with compatible metals. These are fairly easy to recycle. In contrast, glass bottles are made of highly variable compositions. Basically, you can only crush them and use them as additives in asphalt or cement, or simply landfill. A waxed paper milk carton would score fairly well until you add the plastic pour spout. You go from near monolithic to complex. The recycling score could be mandated on all packaging like many other requirements such as “Nutrition Facts” on food labels. Then consumers could make an informed choice and drive the packaging industry to change. The carrot goes to the best packagers and the worst get their financial bottoms spanked very red. No need for draconian government legislation. Steve Burke, West Kelowna
Artists Diane Tomkin and Jan Topp.
PHOTOS PAULA MCLAUGHLIN
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LOCAL EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES CAPTURED IMAGES runs until June 26 at the Peachland Art Gallery. The largest and longest running fine art photography exhibition in the Okanagan featuring the best of the best fine art photographers returning for its eighth year. OPEN MIC AT PEACHLAND ART GALLERY presented by the Peachland Community Arts Council, on May 19. First session begins at 7 pm with an intermission before the second session. Refreshments will be provided, as well as wine for sale by our local Hainle Winery. Performers of all levels and ages are invited to participate, including musicians, comics, magicians, poets and spoken word. For more information contact Paula McLaughlin at peterpaula76@gmail. com to sign up. A mic, speaker, and digital piano are available for use. PANCAKE BREAKFAST May 22 from 8 am - 11 am at the 50 Plus Activity Centre. GROWING ROSES WORKSHOP Peachland Sowers and Growers are presenting a short workshop on growing roses on Thursday, May 26 at 10:30 am in the boardroom of the visitor centre on Beach Avenue. The presentation will be conducted by International Rose Show judge, Danielle Scott, who is one of the judges in the upcoming Peachland Rose Show and Tea on June 18. She will also give hints on exhibiting roses. The event is free. POTLUCK DINNER May 27 at 5:30 pm a the 50 Plus Activity Centre. BOOK SALE Saturday, May 28 from 10 am -2 pm at the Peachland Baptist Church parking lot. Organized by Peachland
MONDAYS FITNESS ROOM 5 am - 10 pm Peachland Community Centre INDOOR WALKING 8 am - 9 am Peachland Community Centre ADULT DAY SERVICE 9 am - 3 pm Residences on 6th 50+ FITNESS 9 am - 10 am ($5 Drop In) 50 Plus Activity Centre PICKLEBALL (3.0-3.5) 9:05 am - 11 am Peachland Community Centre FITNESS FUSION LEVEL 2 9:30 am - 10:45 am 4th Street Place PICKLEBALL (1.0-2.5) 11 am – 1 pm Peachland Community Centre FULL BODY STRETCH 11 am - 12:15 pm 4th Street Place LADIES’ COFFEE SOCIAL 1 pm 4th Street Place BRIDGE 1 pm – 4 pm 50 Plus Activity Centre TAI CHI TO IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH 1 pm - 2:15 pm Tai Chi 2:15 pm - 3:15 pm Seated Tai Chi 50 Plus Activity Centre
BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE ACRYLIC WORKSHOP 1 pm – 4 pm Peachland Little Schoolhouse PICKLEBALL (1.0-2.5) 1 pm – 3 pm Peachland Community Centre ZUMBA 6:30 pm- 7:30 pm 4th Street Place DROP-IN ONLY PICKLEBALL (ALL PLAY) 6:30 pm – 8:15 pm Peachland Community Centre WOODCARVERS 7 pm 50 Plus Activity Centre
TUESDAYS FITNESS ROOM 5 am - 10 pm Peachland Community Centre YOGA 8:30 am - 9:30 am 50 Plus Activity Centre FLOW YOGA 9 am - 10 am 4th Street Place YOGA FOR YOUR BACK 2:45 - 4 pm 4th Street Place CARPET BOWLING 10 am - 12 pm 50 Plus Activity Centre
THERAPEUTIC YOGA 10:30 am – 11:45 am 4th Street Place AA 12 pm 50 Plus Activity Centre PASSION 4 ART 1 pm - 4 pm 50 Plus Activity Centre MAH JONG 1 pm – 4 pm 50 Plus Activity Centre MEN’S COFFEE & CARDS 1 pm PWC (downstairs) LINE DANCING 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm 50 Plus Activity Centre SHOW AND SHINE, CARS AND COFFEE 5 pm - 7 pm May 3 to Oct 3 (weather permitting). Peachland Village Mall 5500 Clements Crescent Hosted by Peachland Wheel Nuts Car Club chapter of VCCC. Everyone is welcome, free admission. For information email peachlandwheelnuts@ gmail.com PEACHLAND LEGION DART LEAGUE 7 pm - 11 pm Royal Canadian Legion #69 COMPUTER LITERACY By Appointment Call 250 767 0141 Peachland Wellness Centre
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detail from Steve Mennie, “Air, Waves” 1994, sold in our May 1 auction
Rotary. Monies made will go to support the Ukrainian refugees coming to our community. 60TH ANNUAL ART SHOW AND SALE presented by the Peachland Art Group May 28 - 29 from 10 am - 4 pm at the Peachland Community Centre. Admission by donation. Refreshments available. Event includes a free kids create art zone! BOOT SALE & COMMUNITY GROUP OPEN HOUSE Saturday, May 28 from 9 am - 2 pm at the 50 Plus Activity Centre and parking lot. Breakfast sandwich and beverages prepared by the Peachland Lions 9 am - presented by Peachland Community Connects. BLOOD DONATION EVENT at the Peachland Community Centre May 30-31. QUEEN’S PLATINUM JUBILEE BRITISH STREET PARTY will take place in the gardens of the Peachland Little Schoolhouse and St. Margaret’s on Sat. June 4 from 1 pm - 3 pm. There will be entertainment from 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm. Bring your own picnic. Tables, chairs, tea, cake and fun will be supplied. PEACHLAND ROSE SHOW AND TEA on June 18. CANADA DAY PARADE REGISTRATIONS for groups, floats, vehicles, horses bands and businesses now being accepted by the Peachland Lions Club. Contact Lynne Herrin at herrin@shaw.ca before June 27 to be in the parade!
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FITNESS ROOM 5 am - 10 pm Peachland Community Centre INDOOR WALKING 8 am - 9 am Peachland Community Centre 50+ FITNESS 9 am - 10 am ($5 Drop In) 50 Plus Activity Centre PICKLEBALL (1.0-2.5) 9:05 am - 11 am Peachland Community Centre FITNESS FUSION LEVEL 2 9:30 am – 10:45 am 4th Street Place CHAIR YOGA 10:30 am 50 Plus Activity Centre DROP-IN ONLY PICKLEBALL (3.0+) 11 am - 1 pm Peachland Community Centre BARGAIN BIN 12 pm - 3 pm Peachland United Church PICKLEBALL (3.0 - 3.5) 1 pm - 3 pm Peachland Community Centre BRIDGE 1 pm – 4 pm 50 Plus Activity Centre WE ART HERE 12 pm - 4 pm 50 Plus Activity Centre LEGION KARAOKE 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Royal Canadian Legion #69 MINI KICKERS 5 pm- 6 pm Peachland Community Centre SPIN, CORE AND STRETCH 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Peachland Community Centre DROP-IN ONLY PICKLEBALL (3.75+) 6:30 pm - 8:15 pm Peachland Community Centre CENTRAL OKANAGAN MODEL RAILWAY CO. Train modellers + visitors meet 7 pm Peachland Musum
FITNESS ROOM 5 am - 10 pm Peachland Community Centre YOGA 8:30 am - 9:30 am 50 Plus Activity Centre YOGA FOR YOUR BACK 9:30 - 10:45 am 4th Street Place BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT 10 am-11:45 am Peachland Wellness Centre PICKLEBALL (3.5) 10:30 am – 12:30 pm Peachland Community Centre THERAPEUTIC YOGA: HEALTH AND AGING 11 am - 12:15 pm 4th Street Place IRON AND SILK FIT 11 am - 12 pm 50 Plus Activity Centre BARGAIN BIN 12 pm - 3 pm Peachland United Church TAI CHI FOR WELLNESS 12:30 pm 4th Street Place PASSION 4 ART 1 pm – 4 pm 50 Plus Activity Centre ZUMBA 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm 50 Plus Activity Centre DEMENTIA CAREGIVER SUPPORT (ALZHEIMER SOCIETY) 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm 4th Street Place MEAT DRAW 3 pm-5 pm Royal Canadian Legion #69 BINGO 5:30 pm May 19, June 2 (EOW) 50 Plus Activity Centre DROP-IN ONLY PICKLEBALL (ALL PLAY) 6:30 pm - 8:15 pm Peachland Community Centre
FRIDAYS FITNESS ROOM 5 am - 10 pm Peachland Community Centre
INDOOR WALKING 8 am - 9 am Peachland Community Centre FLOW YOGA 9 am - 10 am 4th Street Place 50+ FITNESS 9 am - 10 am ($5 Drop In) 50 Plus Activity Centre BARGAIN BIN 12 pm - 3 pm Peachland United Church LADIES’ COFFEE & CARDS 1pm 4th Street Place CANASTA 1 pm 50+ Activity Centre PICKLEBALL (3.0-3.5) 1 pm - 3 pm Community Centre CLAY & CONTENTMENT 1:30 - 3:30 pm 50 Plus Activity Centre DROP-IN ONLY PICKLEBALL (ALL PLAY) 3 pm - 4:45 pm Peachland Community Centre LEARN TO DANCE: BALLET 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm 4th Street Place
SATURDAYS FITNESS ROOM 5 am - 10 pm Peachland Community Centre DANCE CONNEXION 1 pm 50 Plus Activity Centre BARGAIN BIN 12 pm - 3 pm Peachland United Church MEAT DRAW 3 pm-5 pm Royal Canadian Legion #69
SUNDAYS FITNESS ROOM 5 am - 10 pm Peachland Community Centre CARPET BOWLING 10 am - 12 pm 50 Plus Activity Centre
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Little opposition expressed at public hearing for Todd’s RV development
Conceptual rendering of a multi-unit building from the front/left and rear/right.
JOANNE LAYH Only a handful of Peachland residents came to have their say at a public hearing held on Tuesday evening for the redevelopment of the Todd’s RV site. The hearing, which wrapped up in around 40 minutes despite including presentations from both the planning department and the developer, was held to give the public an opportunity to respond to a proposal to amend the OCP and a zoning bylaw that would allow for a residential tourism development at the current site of Todd’s RV & Camping. Back in January the developer conducted a public information meeting that drew a mix of praise and concerns from residents. In response to concerns expressed about height, a subsequent visual impact analysis conducted by the developer indicated there
would be negligible visual impact, Peachland council were told in March, when they unanimously gave first and second readings to the bylaws. Porchlight Developments is proposing to build six six-storey buildings and four luxury beachside bungalows at 3946, 3966 and 3976 Beach Ave., which are located along the north end of Beach Ave. on a four-acre semi-waterfront property. The proposal has the six-storey steppedfloor buildings set back closer to the highway with four bungalows placed closer to Beach Ave. “We have taken care to place the taller buildings nearest the highway to the north and adjacent the existing buffer strip and existing resort to the west, and place single family and a large landscape buffer adjacent the single-family homes to the east,” states the
website for the development. To facilitate the upgrade of the campground to a 46-unit tourist/residential project, the developer is proposing an application to rezone the site to CD11 Todd’s Resort Comprehensive Development Zone from C6 Campground and R1 Single Detached Residential. The CD11 Todd’s Resort zone allows for tourist accommodation and vacation resort residential accommodations. “The vision in this area focuses on accommodating tourists visiting Peachland with neighbourhood specific policies that encourage taller buildings, invite pedestrian exploration, step building heights down from Hwy 97 to the lake, encourage the creation of public amenity space, and screen parking,” said planner Lor Pellegrino in her public hearing report. “Preferred future land uses include tourist commercial and related uses, medium density multi-unit residential, parks and open space.” Two Lakeshore Gardens residents attended the hearing and came forward not necessarily opposed to the project, but to express concerns about noise, parking, security and potential conflict between guests and residents. The town would like to see a trail constructed going from Beach Ave. in and around the site up to the Trepanier Bench and Hwy 97 intersection. At the hearing, the developer stated he is proposing a $100,000 contribution in lieu of constructing the trail. Peachland resident and Trail of the Okanagans president Janice Liebe said she’s very
supportive of the project and happy to see the removal of Beach Ave. parking from the latest plans that have been presented. However, she asked the developer to “be a little bit nimble,” work with the active transportation group and engage in a dialogue because the pathway “is a big deal”. She also suggested that access points to the property be reduced from three to two. In addition to the people who attended the public hearing, the district received six comments: one was in favour and five were opposed. “We’ve had many opportunities to sell and the developers that we have finally hooked up with look like they’re going to do a bang up job and we’re very happy with them,” said property owner Graham Todd. Resident Keith Thom said the Todds have served Peachland well for 65 years and deserve to retire. He described the development as a “fine looking project” and came to say “kudos”. The Todd family still own the property and will be operating their business for the current season; Porchlight has an option to purchase if their application is approved by Peachland council. If the proposal goes ahead the developer would also be required to pay a Community Amenity Contribution (CAC). Based on the design concept with 46 units, and using the current residential rate of $1,877/unit, the total CAC for this development is estimated to be $86,342.
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FOR SENIORS RV buyers’ guide A recreational vehicle, also known as an RV or a camper, can be a worthwhile investment for people who want to travel at their leisure. RVs offer the benefit of traversing the open road without having to sacrifice the comforts of home. The RV market has been hot over the last couple of years as people have looked to RVing as a safe way to travel. According to the RV Industry Association, shipments of travel trailers and motorhomes were expected to hit their highest level on record in 2021, with more than 533,000 units sold by year-end. Sizable purchases are seldom easy, and purchasing an RV is no exception. In addition to choosing the right vehicle, RV owners must learn maintenance, how to drive a large vehicle, towing, and campsite etiquette. Buying an RV is a long-term investment. These pointers can help the purchase go smoothly.
New or used?
Purchasing a used RV can help people save money. However, upgrades and repairs may be costly. New RVs have the latest technology and no risk of prior wear and tear. Insurance premiums will be higher for a new vehicle, and a new purchase can be expensive depending on the features chosen.
Figure out features and size
Take a hard look at what you are seeking in a camper. Do you want something that is just an alternative to tent camping? Are you interested in an RV that can sleep a crowd? Do you have a tow hitch and a vehicle capable of towing an RV? These questions and more will determine the style and size of the RV that’s right for you. Class A RVs are large, bus-shaped rigs between 20 and 45 feet in length. Class B are sleeper vans and are smaller than Class A. Class C rigs offer size but driveability and are built into a regular truck chassis. For trailer-style RVs, the options are foldable trailers, travel trailers, toy haulers, and fifth wheel trailers. They vary in size and features; but you’ll need a truck to tow them.
Usage frequency
When considering an RV, think about how often it will be used and where it will be stored when not in use. Garage storage may be challenging on a larger rig, and some housing communities frown upon parking RVs in driveways. This may affect the size you
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with the dealer. Also, when buying a trade-in or used rig, hire a third-party inspector to go over systems to ensure they’re in working order. These are just a few things to consider when looking to purchase an RV. Buyers should do their homework to get a vacation vehicle that fits their needs and budgets.
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