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Peachland News

Massive Peachland development strangled by highways requirements, says mayor

Massive Peachland development strangled by highways requirements, says mayor

Sep 13, 2023 / 4:00 am

Peachland’s mayor wants to meet with a pair of provincial cabinet ministers to see if there’s a way to resolve highway access issues that are...

Winery manager paraglides, boats, hikes to work after rockslide closes highway

Winery manager paraglides, boats, hikes to work after rockslide closes highway

Summerland Sep 11, 2023 / 4:00 am

The manager of Haywire Winery in Summerland has had to get creative to get to work. Craig Pringle lives in Peachland, but Highway 97 has been closed between his...

District of Peachland buying portable events stage

District of Peachland buying portable events stage

Aug 31, 2023 / 2:13 pm

A portable stage that might generate income for the municipality of Peachland will cost more than previously thought. Peachland council agreed in March to buy a...

Peachland council hears idea for Okanagan commuter train

Peachland council hears idea for Okanagan commuter train

Aug 31, 2023 / 4:00 am

A light-rail commuter train travelling from Osoyoos to Kamloops could use the existing Highway 97 right of way, Peachland council heard on Tuesday. UBC Okanagan...

'It’s been a rocky road': Peachland council approves seniors housing development

'It’s been a rocky road': Peachland council approves seniors housing development

Aug 31, 2023 / 4:00 am

A 73-unit seniors complex proposed for Peachland passed its biggest hurdle. Peachland council on Tuesday gave third reading to zoning amendments that will allow...

Residents raise traffic concerns at Peachland public hearing

Residents raise traffic concerns at Peachland public hearing

Aug 30, 2023 / 4:10 pm

More high-speed traffic on Princeton Avenue might be the result if a 22-unit subdivision is approved, Peachland council heard on Tuesday. “I think you...

Proposed golf development in Peachland won't be getting more than 9 holes, says developer

Proposed golf development in Peachland won't be getting more than 9 holes, says developer

Aug 30, 2023 / 4:00 am

A second group planning to develop the former Ponderosa golf course lands on Pincushion Mountain told Peachland council they aren’t on side with a vision...

Lightning-sparked fire west of Peachland, near Okanagan Connector

Lightning-sparked fire west of Peachland, near Okanagan Connector

Aug 29, 2023 / 6:29 am

A new wildfire sparked Monday west of Peachland. The fire is suspected to be lightning caused and is located south of the Okanagan Connector, near Whitehead...

Desert Pines Road in Peachland to close next week

Desert Pines Road in Peachland to close next week

Aug 24, 2023 / 7:00 pm

Peachland's Desert Pines Road will be temporarily closed on August 30 and 31. The closure of the road at 3922 Desert Pines is to connect a new home under...

Hardy Falls Regional Park to close for bridge repairs

Hardy Falls Regional Park to close for bridge repairs

Aug 15, 2023 / 4:00 am

Hardy Falls Regional Park will be closed for three days this week to allow construction crews to complete structural repair work to a bridge. The park will be...

New spot fire west of Peachland under control

New spot fire west of Peachland under control

Aug 9, 2023 / 5:50 am

A new spot fire discovered Tuesday evening west of Peachland is already under control. The BC Wildfire Service website shows a new fire start south of the...

Residents invited to workshop with UBCO researchers studying Peachland Creek

Residents invited to workshop with UBCO researchers studying Peachland Creek

Aug 8, 2023 / 4:00 am

Peachland residents are being offered a chance to share their thoughts with UBC Okanagan researchers looking into watershed science and governance along the...

Okanagan Connector reopens after late night crash

Okanagan Connector reopens after late night crash

Highway 97 Aug 6, 2023 / 8:09 am

UPDATE 8:10 a.m. The Okanagan Connector has reopened. Highway 97C was closed for several hours early Sunday morning due to a serious crash between MacKinnon...

Power back on to 28 properties in Trepanier

Power back on to 28 properties in Trepanier

Jul 26, 2023 / 9:25 pm

UPDATE 9:25 p.m. Electricity has now been restored to the 28 affected properties in the Trepanier Bench Road area. BC Hydro reports that the lights came back...

Survivors thank paramedics who helped them after Christmas Eve Ebus crash

Survivors thank paramedics who helped them after Christmas Eve Ebus crash

Jul 13, 2023 / 4:00 am

One of the survivors of the tragic bus crash on the Okanagan Connector Christmas Eve is thanking his lucky stars and the paramedics who helped save him and his...

Peachland council supports restaurant's liquor licence

Peachland council supports restaurant's liquor licence

Jul 12, 2023 / 8:00 pm

Peachland council is supporting a new restaurant’s bid for a liquor licence. The Porto Peach restaurant will open at 2nd Street and Beach Avenue downtown,...

Peachland approves tweaks to zoning bylaws

Peachland approves tweaks to zoning bylaws

Jul 12, 2023 / 1:51 pm

Peachland council on Tuesday approved a comprehensive zoning bylaw with only a minor objection. “I’m going to support the recommendation, but...

Council gives Peachland staffer ability to increase watering restrictions if he sees need

Council gives Peachland staffer ability to increase watering restrictions if he sees need

Jul 12, 2023 / 11:00 am

Peachland’s director of operations has been given the authority to increase watering restrictions when he considers it necessary. Peachland, like most of...

Peachland dam review delays downstream rezoning

Peachland dam review delays downstream rezoning

Jul 12, 2023 / 4:00 am

A rezoning application that would allow up to 14 townhouses to be built at the corner of Hardy Street and Highway 97 in Peachland, and causing municipal...

Peachland golf course proposal sent to public hearing

Peachland golf course proposal sent to public hearing

Jul 12, 2023 / 4:00 am

A development plan for part of the old Ponderosa golf course property on Pincushion Mountain is ready to go to a public hearing. Peachland council on Tuesday...

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