"It wasn’t that long ago that people were coming out of school and leaving. Now they’re staying, or even going to school somewhere else and coming here."

The redevelopment plan for the land on Belcaire Avenue and Chandler Street features a six-storey building with a mix of microsuites and one, two and three-bedroom units.

The development proposal would see a tower built over the 800 block of Granville Street that would slope from 17 stories near Robson down to nine stories above The Orpheum.

"For some time now the KLO Neighbourhood Association has been concerned about the pace of development, which is happening here in the Pandosy, Lakeshore area," Brent Warne said. 

The plans include two storeys of mixed-used commercial space with seven storeys of independent living and seniors rental housing.

In the summer of 2019, Regina undertook its Building Permits and Inspections Service Review following complaints from developers who were frustrated with the length of time it was taking. 

"I've been shocked and overwhelmed quite frankly at the interest had on the facility," said B.C. Tree Fruits Cooperative CEO Warren Sarafinchan. 

Glenburnie spa development to proceed after council approves zoning change.

A convoy of tractors slowly made its way through Penticton to city hall Tuesday afternoon in protest of a proposed residential subdivision on the Naramata Bench.

"It's been three years we've been doing this, from the design to the engineering to the studies. We're done every single report needed."