Brents Grist Mill
One of Kelowna’s oldest buildings goes up in flames; Kelowna council’s priorities around heritage questioned
The City of Kelowna has dropped the ball when it comes to protecting its heritage.…
Kelowna heritage building sustains ‘extensive damage’ in fire — again
One of Kelowna's oldest buildings sustained 'extensive damage' in a fire early this morning. Kelowna…
Fire that destroyed historic Kelowna homestead was ‘human failing’ not arson
KELOWNA – The 147-year-old Fleming house was on its way to becoming one of Kelowna’s…
History gets a shot in the arm from Kelowna council
HERITAGE COUNCIL SHOULD BEGIN WORK BY 2017 KELOWNA – In a race against time, heritage…
Heritage council a step closer to reality in Kelowna
KELOWNA - Heritage management in Kelowna by an independent committee is a step closer to reality. City council agreed to have staff move on to the final stage of resurrecting the heritage advisory committee, an arms-length group to consist of nine representatives from local heritage groups, Westbank First Nation and Tourism Kelowna that also includes...
Heritage buildings to get some love in Kelowna
CENTRAL OKANAGAN - It’s a pretty big to-do list but city planners have come up with priorities for some of Kelowna’s main heritage buildings. Topping the list is remedial work for the former Glen Avenue school, the Water Street firehall and Cameron House, planning specialist Pat McCormick says in a report to city council. The...
Brent’s Grist Mill heritage site deteriorating quickly
KELOWNA - What do you do when your heritage is crumbling faster than than you can review it? Brent's Grist Mill, one of the city’s premier heritage sites, is rapidly crumbling and cannot wait for council’s heritage review to be fixed, according to a consultant’s report. “So it’s a catch-22 scenario. If we don’t spend the...