Bernard Ave. Revitalization News archive

Biz booming again on Bernard

Jun 1, 2013 / 2:10 pm

Photo: Jim Judd Amanda Steene, left, of Niagara Falls, On and Sarah Syvitski, of Hamilton, On, relax in the sun on the patio at Mimi`s Restaurant on Bernard Ave in Kelowna, while Mimi`s manager Tyler Nielsen serves them. Bernard Avue from Pandosy to City Park re-opened Friday afternoon...

More construction on Bernard

May 31, 2013 / 11:14 am

Photo: Contributed - City of Kelowna The speed in which Phase 2 of the Bernard Avenue Revitalization project was complete has allowed the city to do some work on Phase 1 originally scheduled for next year. Beginning Monday, June 3, crews will begin raising manholes and preparing the...

It's official, Bernard Ave. re-opens Friday

May 30, 2013 / 9:00 am

Photo: Wayne Moore - Castanet The second phase of the $14-million revitalization project on Kelowna's "Main Street" is nearing completion and Bernard Avenue will reopen to motorists in its entirety on Friday, May 31 after 5 p.m., weather permitting. "We are so...

Bernard ready to re-open this weekend?

May 28, 2013 / 5:00 am

Photo: Wayne Moore - Castanet Final paving on Phase 2 of the Bernard Avenue project was complete on the weekend. Could Bernard Avenue open up for traffic Friday? While nothing official has come from City Hall, that's the talk around the construction site. Phase 2 of the...

Bernard Ave. phase 2 in home stretch

May 18, 2013 / 5:00 am

Photo: Wayne Moore - Castanet Sidewalks have been complete along much of phase 2 of the Bernard Avenue Revitalization project It won't be long now before Bernard Avenue is once again fully open to traffic. Phase 2 of the Bernard Avenue Revitalization project...

It's concrete, the businesses are open

Apr 16, 2013 / 10:44 am

Photo: Trevor Rockliffe A customer walks the plank to check out the open businesses on Bernard Monday afternoon. Here's an update on the revitalization of Bernard Ave. from the City of Kelowna: Utility replacment for the second phase of the...

Taking a stroll through Bernard revite

Apr 12, 2013 / 4:30 pm

Everything remains on schedule on phase 2 of the Bernard Avenue revitalization project. Construction on phase 2 between Abbott and Pandosy streets began in early February and is scheduled to finish no later than the end of June, weather permitting of course. Pavement has already been...

Residents weigh in on Bernard paving

Apr 4, 2013 / 7:50 am

Photo: Jennifer Zielinski Asphalt is starting to roll out along Phase Two of the Bernard revitalization project and for many residents that is a good sign the city is paving its way to the finish line. For Casey Harder of Plan B Headquarters, construction has not...

Council endorses sidewalk patio rates

Mar 25, 2013 / 4:59 pm

Photo: Wayne Moore - Castanet Merchants along Bernard Avenue who choose to set up an outdoor patio in front of their business will be able to do so, rent free, for two years. Kelowna City Council approved the recommendation Monday. Originally, staff suggested a...

Rental break coming for sidewalk patios

Mar 23, 2013 / 6:26 am

Businesses along Bernard Avenue will be getting a better deal from the city if they choose to construct sidewalk patios in front of their business. Photo: Wayne Moore - Castanet Business owners on Bernard may get a three year break on rental fees for sidewalk...

Boy scoots around phase 2

Feb 13, 2013 / 8:18 am

Having fun during Bernard revitalization

Feb 12, 2013 / 4:00 pm

New trees for old on Bernard Ave.

Feb 8, 2013 / 11:21 am

Trees being removed as part of Phase 2 of Bernard Revitalization will be replaced with a species more appropriate for urban settings. Photo: Contributed - City of Kelowna In all, 36 trees will be removed between Abbott and Pandosy streets. The trees were evaluated prior...

Closed to traffic, open for business

Feb 4, 2013 / 4:15 pm

Photo: Ragnar Haagen One of downtown Kelowna's main thoroughfares is empty as construction begins on Phase 2 of the Bernard Avenue Revitalization project. The lower portion of Bernard Avenue was blocked off early Monday morning and will stay that way...

The new Bernard timelapse

Feb 2, 2013 / 5:00 am

Bernard revitalization hits phase 2

Jan 31, 2013 / 12:28 pm

Photo: Trevor Rockliffe Beginning Monday, Feb. 4, at 5 a.m., Bernard Avenue from Abbott to Pandosy streets will be closed to motorists to accommodate utility replacement and streetscaping for Phase 2 of the Bernard Avenue revitalization. With the closure of...

Green light for Bernard Street traffic

Jan 16, 2013 / 9:55 am

Photo: Wayne Moore - Castanet Traffic on Bernard Avenue will be unaffected by work in Kerry Park, that’s the latest news from the city of Kelowna as construction takes place to improve storm drainage. A safety barrier has been erected in the park to partition the...

Down on Bernard

Jan 14, 2013 / 5:58 am

Photo: Trevor Rockliffe Looking down Bernard through one of the new curb stands. Bernard Avenue is now Open! Remaining works on Phase 1 will continue through to spring, including adding the public art components on the gateway feature at Richter...

Bernard Ave. re-opens Friday evening

Dec 6, 2012 / 5:00 am

The first phase of the $14-million revitalization project on Kelowna’s “Main Street” is nearing completion and Bernard Avenue will reopen to motorists on Friday, Dec. 7 at 6 p.m. “We are really pleased with the outcome,” said Bill Berry, Director of Design &...

Bernard sidewalks more than concrete

Nov 17, 2012 / 5:00 am

The new sidewalks taking shape on Bernard Avenue offer the first visible clues to how the street is changing to become a more attractive and exciting "people place." Photo: Contributed - City of Kelowna As Phase 1 of the revitalization project nears...

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