Police Investigate HazMat Incident

The Vernon North Okanagan RCMP are investigating after a large quantity of hazardous materials were left in front of a business in Lumby yesterday. Shortly before 9 a.m., on Monday, April 4th, 2022, the Vernon North Okanagan RCMP received a report that a large number of containers filled with unknown chemicals were left in front of a business in the 1800-block of Miller Street in Lumby. A few of the containers were labelled hexane, ethanol, isopropyl, and formic acid, while others had no markings. The area was cordoned off and a hazardous materials team from the Ministry of…

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Invitation to Tender: Lumby Council Chamber Addition

Invitation to Tender click here. UPDATE: Refer to BC Bid ADDENDUM 5 Owner:     Village of Lumby Project:     Council Chamber Addition Ref #:        LUM2022-001 1.0 Geo-technical Investigation Clarification: Any significant modifications required as a result of the geotechnical investigation, will be addressed through change order. 2.0 Tender Closing Date: Close Date & Time:    2022/04/28      14:00 hrs CHANGE TO Close Date & Time:    2022/05/05      14:00 hrs

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2022 Financial Plan – Adopted

At the Tuesday February 22, 2022 Regular Meeting, Council gave 1st and 2nd Reading to the Village of Lumby Financial Plan Bylaw No. 864, 2022. We asked for public consultation and participation on the budget. Council considered public comments and gave 3rd reading at its Regular Meeting dated Monday March 21st, 2022. To view the public presentation on the 2022 Financial Plan from the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) click here. The public is strongly encouraged to view the budget and if you have comments or questions please contact the Chief Financial Officer Ms. Rose Liu by email: rosel@lumby.ca…

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Active Transportation Network Plan

The Village of Lumby has received a grant from the province’s Active Transportation Grant Program to explore the current active transportation network in Lumby and to develop an Active Transportation Network Plan (ATNP). The ATNP will guide the future development and implementation of walking, rolling and cycling facilities for the entire community. The Village is seeking input from the community to build a Plan that reflects how we move around in our community today and how we want to move in the future. Community Engagement Survey An online survey is open from February 14 to March 6, 2022…

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Lumby receives grant for Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrades

The Village of Lumby has successfully received funding from both the Federal and Provincial governments to upgrade the existing wastewater treatment plant (lagoons) to a new modernized wastewater treatment plant that will meet the harmonized Federal and Provincial government wastewater treatment regulations. To view the press release click here. For background information click here. Total project funding is $10,880,000 with $7,978,304 coming from Federal and Provincial grants.   CommunityProject NameProject DetailsFederal Funding*Provincial FundingRecipient Funding  Nak’azdli Whut’enWastewater Treatment and DisposalUpgrade existing wastewater treatment system to improve effluent quality and odour control $7,498,380$0$2,499,461LumbyWastewater Treatment Facility UpgradesRehabilitate the existing wastewater treatment facility…

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Recycle BC Issues Statement Regarding Material Collection Suspension

Update: December 17, 2022 We continue to implement a phased collection restart plan for glass bottles and jars and foam packaging. We are pleased that we are now able to resume collection of glass bottles and jars province-wide. Collection of glass bottles and jars from curbside and multi-family in Metro Vancouver, Fraser Valley and Vancouver Island resumed December 13.Collection of glass bottles and jars from curbside and multi-family in all other areas of BC (as applicable) resumes December 20.Collection of glass bottles and jars from depots resumes December 20.Collection of foam packaging from depots remains temporarily suspended November 22, 2021 Recycle BC has released the following…

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Council Adopts ICBC/MV Business Case

At its' Regular Meeting dated October 18, 2021 Council adopted the ICBC/MV Business Case. Recommendations approved by Council from the business case include: relocating ICBC/MV services to the existing Council Chambers.constructing a new Council Chambers meeting room at the east end of the municipal office building. The new meeting room objective is to allow for increased public participation through creating a space to accommodate up to 50 people for meetings, public hearings and other civic related meetings. The relocation of the ICBC/MV is to allow for improved work flow separating regular municipal business from the ICBC/MV services. This…

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