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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…

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…

At its Regular meeting dated October 18, Council adopted it strategic plan. To view the plan click here.

To report a wildfire call 1 800 663-5555 or *5555 on a cell For all the latest information on the current wildfire activity in BC, click here.

Following the report of a possible chemical exposure at the Lumby Spray Park and Pool, a hazmat team from the City of Vernon’s fire department responded to investigate. The hazmat team has concluded their response and found that there was an individual exposure to an accidental mixing of chemicals, and there is no risk to the public. The hazmat team has disposed of the mixture. As a result, the Oval Park at 1815 Glencaird Street, the White Valley Community Centre at 2250 Shields in Lumby, BC, have reopened after a precautionary closure was implemented at 9 am on…

The Oval Park, including Lumby Spray Park and Pool located at 1815 Glencaird Street, and the White Valley Community Centre and Lumby Branch of the Okanagan Regional Library located at 2250 Shields in Lumby, BC, are closed until further notice due to a potential chemical exposure. While opening the park for the day and performing their routine maintenance operations, a Lumby staff member reported feeling unwell while handling chemicals, and is on route to the hospital for further observation. The Lumby and District Fire Department is on scene investigating. “The area has been secured with no public access…

The North Okanagan RCMP are conducting an in-depth investigation into a series of suspicious wildfires set in the Lumby area.  For additional details, please see the release below. https://bc-cb.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/ViewPage.action?siteNodeId=2087&languageId=1&contentId=70254

2020 Annual Report Sections 98 and 99 of the Community Charter require that an Annual Report be prepared, made available to the public and a specified meeting be held for Council to receive questions and comments prior to June 30 of each year. The 2020 Annual Report includes the 2020 Audited Financial Statements and Permissive Property Tax Exemptions for 2020. The Draft 2020 Annual Report was made available for public inspection and comment starting Monday June 21, 2021 at the Municipal Office and available on the Village’s website.  Newspaper advertisements were published in accordance with the Community Charter notifying the public of the date and location of…

At a Special Council meeting dated June 10th council considered the presentation from BDO Canada LLP representatives on the 2020 financial statements. Council accepted and adopted the audited financial statements. To view the statements click here.

Council has approved a design concept for 1910 Faulkner Avenue which includes the following amenities: Bike Park, Pump Track & Skill TrackBike Park expansion (future)Pond & fountainDog Park (off leash)Dog Agility Park (future)Salmon Trail expansionPole Barn Multi-use Area (future)Agriculture Options within the ALR portion (future)Future wetlands development along the riparian and flood prone areas of the lands located at the south eastern portion of the property Currently active farming is taking place on the majority of the property. The Village currently has a lease with a local farmer. Council has also approved a design concept for the Pond…