Drawing a Line - a communities fight to protect the hillsides of the Naramata Bench
We are very proud of our collaboration with the Penticton Indian Band to put together this video. We can't think of a better place to...
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In this section you can access discussion articles on a wide range of topics and concerns arising out of of our research into the implications of the proposed Spiller Road Development and other development along the Naramata Bench
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Council open up future densification of the Naramata Bench - Public Hearing Results Sept 12, 2023
Video of portion of 80 acres to be developed at 1530 Reservoir Road On Tuesday, Sept 12th, a public hearing was held at city hall to hear...
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Reservoir Rd public engagement - take the time to help shapeyourcity
Video shows general area of Reservoir Rd. application. The area consists of 32 hectares (~80 acres) of land designated Forestry and...
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Canadian Horizons' latest application - here we go again...
UPDATE FROM THE SOCIETY FOR PRESERVATION OF THE NARAMATA BENCH – March 26/23 Horizon's subdivision plan with 300 metre setback from...
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Another clear-cut could be coming to the Naramata Hillsides
Another clearcut is coming up Arawana Road and likely more to follow. This photo is not representative of RV park at this location, just...
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The Campbell Mountain landfill buffer zone - why a 500 metre setback is important
The Landfill Buffer Zone The Operating Certificate for the Campbell Mountain Landfill (“CML”) adjacent to the proposed development site...
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Kelowna said No to Canadian Horizons, Why can't we?
If Canadian Horizons is not asking for OCP or zoning revisions, some of Penticton Council think they "have to" proceed and let them build....
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Developers pay for very little of infrastructure costs on hillside development - tax payers pay!
The City of Penticton and the public may think that the upfront capital that a developer pays to bring infrastructure for hillside...
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Candidates answer questions on hillside development Spiller Road - Oct 15/22 Election Penticton
We have had a few requests from interested folks on who they should vote for in the upcoming election. The short answer is that it...
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Interior Health and Penticton Indian Band reject Canadian Horizons development along Naramata Bench
Photo of Vista Naramata clearcut Interior Health and PIB, as stakeholders in the public engagement process kicked off in February of 2022...
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Society for Preservation of the Naramata Bench urges Council to amend OCP - Press Release Sept/22
September, 2022 Take a look at the press release directed to Penticton Council just before the results of the public engagement process...
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Traffic Issues Piling Up
Vehicular traffic on the Bench has been increasing steadily in recent years. Our own study conducted over the summer showed an increase...
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Health Risks for Residents that Cannot be Ignored
The original stated intent of the Developers was to make available much needed “affordable housing” to lower income families in Penticton....
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Stormwater Issues Could Lead to Legal Battles
If we are to learn from the past and look just north of the this proposed development, it is easy to see that mismanagement of stormwater...
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Species at risk with development of naramata bench
Canadian Horizons` Neighborhood Concept Plan (NCP) is a document that has been repealed by the adoption of the 2019 Penticton Official...
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World class tourism and recreational region threatened - the Naramata Bench and its Brand
The Naramata Bench is a culmination of co-existing opportunities resulting in a one-of-a-kind, world class agricultural, tourism and...
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Future Development puts premier tourist destination at risk
An area sought after for it's sustainable agricultural, cultural and recreational assets, is on the line and at the risk from a...
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Development in Conflict with the Official Community Plan
Background The over-arching document that sets the land use direction for any property is the Official Community Plan (OCP). The OCP...
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Canadian Horizons Spiller Road Development is not affordable housing
The developer's statement "Everyday hard-working people of this city will have the opportunity to live and afford a house and raise a...
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Densification of the hillsides of the Naramata Bench, once made, cannot be undone
The Naramata Bench has enjoyed worldwide acclaim for its orchards, vineyards, wineries and natural beauty. It has captivated visitors,...
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