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The week of January 17, 2025
PIPE GRIPE Peachland has no plans to replace toxic asbestos water pipes P.6
SPORTS REPORT Making friends, not winning, the point of youth sports P.8
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ABOUT TOWN Find out what’s going on and where it’s happening P.11
BYLAWS IGNORED Princeton Avenue house project unfinished since 2016 P.3
BUSINESS OUTLOOK
Pitching the Peach
Chamber of Commerce believes support for new businesses will attract more tourists in 2025 By Jeff McDonald
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ou can add the Peachland Chamber of Commerce to the list of local people and organizations not sad to see 2024 recede into the mists of time. Chamber president Jonathan Wall said business was down last year throughout the Okanagan, including Peachland, and he pointed to 2023 fires in the area as a leading cause. “In the entire Okanagan, business was down somewhat last summer, with fires, slides, regulations, especially through 2023,” said Wall, a real estate advisor with Engel & Voelkers. “That seems to have held people up from committing to come to the area in advance. So as a result, we didn’t get the tourism activity that we normally get in Peachland.” But 2025 is a new year, and Wall outlined activities and strategies the chamber is working on to rebuild Peachland and the Okanagan as a top-of-mind place to visit for tourists for 2025 and beyond. That begins
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with support for a number of new businesses that have opened in Peachland recently. “They’re the type of businesses that we hope will draw people into town and then spin off into other businesses,” he said. “Peachland residents have always supported local businesses, and we’re hoping with the return to previous tourist numbers we’re going to have a good 2025.” Wall said the chamber is working closely with Tourism Kelowna to make sure that Peachland businesses are getting exposure in Jonathan Wall their marketing activities. He also said the chamber works with the Regional District of Central Okanagan and Okanagan Valley chamber partners to enhance the voice of Peachland businesses and support policies that benefit them. “An example is the Kelowna airport which is growing and expanding with SEE PITCHING PAGE 7
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RECREATION
Revamped Turner Park meant for youth and adult sports teams By Jeff McDonald Staff Reporter
Work is continuing on the Turner Park upgrade project, and Peachland Mayor Patrick Van Minsel says people can expect the park to be open in June. The park will provide much-needed sports fields, said Van Minsel, especially for youth. “It’s the intention that young people have a place to play, that they don’t always have to go to Penticton or West Kelowna or Kelowna to do this,” he said. “If you want to attract families to town and keep them here, you have to have amenities, so this is part of it. We need a soccer pitch that we can use, and we are restoring one of the baseball fields.” The mayor said the facility will be primarily used as sports fields for local kids and families, but will
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Turner Park is expected to reopen in June with a weekend of activities.
also be made available to adults who want to start league teams. “It’s for everyone, for the whole community,” he added. Renovations include upgraded washrooms, parking, and wheel-
chair accessible infrastructure, said Van Minsel. Shaded areas will let families enjoy a barbecue on hotter and sunnier days. “We will be renovating the washrooms to get them up to par.
We’re putting in pathways for connection so that people that are in a wheelchair can also access the park. We’re adding a brand new adventure playground for the children that was chosen by the children,” he added. Turner Park remains closed while a local contractor completes renovation work, which is expected to be complete at the end of May. A weekend opening in June would include a Friday night opening ceremony, a Saturday baseball tournament on the upgraded field, and a Sunday soccer tournament for kids. The project price tag is $1.1 million, and Van Minsel said the entire cost was covered by a grant from the provincial Growing Communities Fund, except for a $30,000 grant from the Jays Care Foundation grant. ••
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January 17, 2025 • Page 3
SAFETY HAZARD
Council’s move on stalled house project could lead to demolition By Jeff McDonald
RDCO audit shows Peachland can do better at recycling A recent audit of curbside residential recycling showed too much contamination in Peachland’s recycling carts, including items like books, glass and broken holiday lights. To find out what can and what can’t go into your blue bin, go to rdco.com/recycle. You can also find the free Recycle Coach app there, which gives you access to your garbage and recyling pick-up schedule.
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Peachland council voted last Tuesday to put restrictions on the title of a long-dormant residential building project in Peachland. The partially-built house at 4976 Princeton Avenue is for sale but is a fire hazard, said a staff report to council. Putting a notice of title on the property ensures any purchaser is aware of the need to either complete the project or knock it down and start over. The proposed house was not your average bungalow. Building permits were issued in 2016 to add on to the existing three-bedroom home to create an 11,451-squarefoot home with eight bedrooms, a two-car garage, hot tub and a 774-square-foot swimming pool. But the project didn’t get far, according to the report in front of Peachland council last Tuesday. “As of December 2024, eight years following issuance of the building permit‚ the property owner has still not completed the framing of the structure,” said the district’s manager of building and bylaw services
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The house at 4976 Princeton Avenue in Peachland has sat partially built for years and is a fire hazard, say District of Peachland staff.
Mike Macintosh in the report. The project has sat unfinished for years, isn’t insured and poses a fire and safety risk to the community, he said. “The District Building Inspector, as well as the Fire Department, have significant community safety concerns regarding the structure in its current state,” added Macintosh. “The structure needs to be completed (to a safe condition) or demolished as soon
as possible,” he said in the report. The property’s owner, Will Reimer, spoke at last Tuesday’s council meeting and said financial challenges led to delays in the project. He told council he intended to apply for another building permit to complete the project soon. Reimer also said he had taken his own steps to mitigate the fire risk on the property. ••
After 14 years of reading to Peachland kids and helping them find what they love to read, Peachland children’s librarian Judy Komar is moving on. Komar has accepted a position as community librarian at the Kaleden branch of the Okanagan Regional Library. Komar’s last day is Jan. 18. All are welcome to drop by the library at the Peachland Village Mall to bid her farewell. Refreshments will be served beginning at noon. Post Staff
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PEACHLAND COUNCIL
Sewers, sports fields and daycare slots just some of this year’s initiatives
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s we enter 2025, I’m excited to share some priorities Peachland council is committed to addressing this year. Together, we’re building on Peachland’s strengths, creating a future that reflects our shared values and aspirations. One of our significant focuses for 2025 is exploring solutions for sewer expansion. This is a critical issue for our growing community, and we’ll be examining options, including the potential for public-private partnerships, to ensure a cost-effective and sustainable approach. A cost analysis report will be presented to the council at one of our next meetings. In addition, we’re embarking on a review of Peachland’s Official Community Plan. The OCP is our blueprint for growth and development, and this review
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PATRICK VAN MINSEL provides an opportunity to ensure it aligns with our evolving needs and priorities. We’ll seek your input throughout the process, as your voice is vital in shaping our community’s future. This year also marks progress on several key infrastructure projects. The Protective Services building remains a priority as we aim to enhance the safety and well-being of our community.
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Road improvements will continue depending on grant applications, addressing critical areas to improve transportation and connectivity. In this year’s budget, we approved the purchase of low-rise barriers to protect pedestrians from Lipsett Avenue to Turner Avenue. We look forward to the official opening of Sanderson Dog Park and the Turner Sports Fields, Adventure Playground, plus family area. These new amenities are milestones for recreation and community engagement, offering spaces where families, athletes, and dog owners can unite and thrive. Another exciting development is the 104 childcare spaces project next to the Peachland’s elementary school; shovels in the ground are expected by spring. This project underscores our commitment to
supporting families and ensuring Peachland remains a welcoming place for people of all ages. Lastly, we’ll begin exploring the potential relocation of city hall. This long-term consideration reflects our focus on ensuring our facilities are fit for purpose and ready for the future. Peachland is more than a place - it’s a community built on collaboration, resilience, and pride. I look forward to working together to achieve these priorities in 2025. Thank you for your continued support as we shape our town’s bright future. I am always available to meet. To set up a time and day convenient for you to meet, email mayorvanminsel@peachland.ca Patrick Van Minsel is the Mayor of Peachland.
NO HISTORY? KNOW HISTORY by RICHARD SMITH
If you happen to be in Charlotte, N.C. you can visit the only other Peachland
Did you know that Peachland is also the name of a town in the metro area of Charlotte, North Carolina in the U.S? The community was named for a nearby peach orchard. The mayor of that village visited with our former mayor George Waldo several years ago. Some of our Peachland residents also made a trip to visit their similarily-small town. As far as we know, it is the only other known community in the world named Peachland. A piece of sheet music Richard Smith archives Shown above is the cover of a piece from 1912 is titled “Id like of sheet music from 1912 that refers to be in Peachland with to the other Peachland in the U.S. a Peach Like You.”
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January 17, 2025 • Page 5
60-SECOND RANT
Where are the leaders when we really need them? With mega-bully Donald Trump threatening Canada’s sovereignty, both economic and geographic, it took former prime minister Jean Chretien to say out loud what so many Canadians are feeling. Chretien’s open letter published last week said everything that Trump and his fellow Americans need to understand about Canada and why we won’t just roll over and accede to his delusions. But why did it take a 91-year-old guy who’s been out of power for more than 20 years to articulate our outrage at Trump’s ridiculous comments? Not one of the current leaders of our federal political parties has managed to express those sentiments so succinctly and clearly.
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FEDERAL POLITICS
New year brings tax hikes across the board
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n this first report of the new year, I wish you all the very best in 2025. Unfortunately, the tradition that emerged under Prime Minister Trudeau is that each new year brings tax increases across multiple areas. Here is a brief summary. Federal payroll tax increases will be the most significant change in 2025. For both employers and employees, the maximum CPP contribution will increase to $4,034 (for workers earning $71,300 or more). While the EI payroll tax rate remains unchanged, the increase in maximum insurable earnings threshold means many workers will pay more in 2025. Combined, CPP and EI payroll taxes will cost someone earning $81,200 or more a total of $5,507 in 2025, while employers will pay $5,938 for the same employee. Workers in this income range
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will see a combined increase of over $400 compared to last year. While some point out that employees may recover a portion of these contributions after retirement, this offers little comfort to young Canadians who currently struggle to afford rent. The Federal Carbon tax will increase from $80 per tonne (in 2024) to $95 per tonne on April 1, 2025. The BC NDP government has indicated it will raise the BC provincial carbon tax to match the
federal increase, meaning British Columbians can expect the same carbon tax increase on April 1st. The BC NDP Government has stated plainly that “The reality we face is the federal requirement (Trudeau carbon tax) is still in place. If that changes in the future, we will remove the carbon tax...” Put simply, if the common sense Conservatives win a majority government in the next federal election (as they are the only federal party pledging to eliminate the Trudeau carbon tax), the BC NDP has committed to removing the provincial carbon tax as well. This is just a basic summary of federal tax increases coming in 2025. Additional provincial taxes and municipal tax increases are not included in this list. Dan Albas is the Member of Parliament for Central Okananagan-Similkameen-Nicola.
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WATER QUALITY
Peachland lacks a replacement plan for toxic asbestos pipes
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rinking water: The First Nations drank clean and plentiful water wherever they found it as they ranged over the land. Water was kin. They honoured and lived in harmony with nature.
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When settlers arrived, they began to alter the land with mining, logging, agriculture, town and road building. Increased population required water delivery. Richard Smith, our local historian, has artifacts of Peachland’s water delivery systems. The first version of water pipes was wooden, looking much like a hollow log involving cedar, steel wiring and tar. In time this gave way to cement water pipes and cisterns built into the hills. These were very heavy and in the 1950s Richard’s dad helped install the lighter asbestos
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cement pipes which are still in use around parts of Peachland. In the 1960s, asbestos became known as a carcinogen when inhaled. Could asbestos water pipes be a health hazard? Yes. For an American court case, Dr. Phillip M. Cook provided documentation that mineral fibres pass through the gastrointestinal tract wall. Ingestion of asbestos was the likely explanation of several cancers. Out of concern, in the late 1970s Canada and the U.S stopped the installation of new AC pipes, which covered thousands of miles. The pipes can last 50 to 70 years before they start to decompose and release fibres into the water, depending on climate, soil type, and the nature of the water they carry. The U.S. has initiated standards of contamination. Nothing similar has happened in Canada. National Research Council Canada studies refer to asbestos fibres in water as a “health concern.“ It could “pose a hazard of tumours of the gastrointestinal tract, and other organs.” The council also mentions the potential danger of using showers and humidifiers in homes where asbestos may be in the water. Deplorably, Health Canada maintains there are no
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A view of the interior of the Peachland water treatment plant. The plant is state-of-the-art but some of the pipes leading away from it are asbestos.
health concerns associated with ingested asbestos. That’s why there are no plans to do a costly Peachland-wide removal of asbestos pipes. Shawn Grundy, Peachland’s director of operations, states “AC pipe will be replaced as projects occur (both development and district driven) but there is currently no AC replacement plan.“ Currently, asbestos pipes lead from the water treatment plant to Turner Avenue. The water lines that were installed in 2009, starting at Turner and going up Victoria Street to connect upper Peachland, are PVC, as are those
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BUSINESS CLIMATE
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new routes and more flights,” he said. “We’re working with the RDCO to position ourselves and to make sure that we’re promoting Peachland businesses and drawing some of those visitors down to Peachland.” In the medium term, Wall said other infrastructure priorities include reliable power and cell service throughout the Okanagan. “Kelowna is trying to build their high-tech industry so you want those high-tech execs, when they come to town, to have their cell phones working clearly. Those infrastucture issues, as the Okanagan is growing, are going to have to be addressed,” he said. Wall said the District of Peachland has done the work needed to make it a visitor-friendly place, citing free parking and access to the lake. A key event is the Peachland Classic Car Show, to be held on May 18 this year, which Wall said is a strong favourite. Attracting visitors to Peachland during spring and fall -- known in the tourism industry as the shoulder seasons -- is also a chamber goal. “It’s a strategy throughout the Okanagan to try to expand our main tourist season beyond just the summer months, especially if there’s more fear about
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smoke and fires. Expanding the offerings into that shoulder season are important,” said Wall. The low Canadian dollar is tough for exporters but helps tourism-driven economies like Peachland’s, said Wall. The favourable exchange rate should keep locals closer to home while attracting more American visitors, he added. “The hope is that people
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ments for policies that improve business conditions, Wall said. “We are involved in trying to share language that could benefit Peachland businesses to the provincial and federal levels of government,” he said. Wall said membership in the chamber increased in 2024, and it’s stepping up its advocacy work to make sure local business voices are being amplified properly. ••
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WINNING ISN’T EVERYTHING
Friendships made is the goal of participation in youth sports
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fter coaching my son’s team until he was 15, I was “kicked upstairs” to become president of our Vancouver youth soccer club. There was a shortage of coaches for the young 6-year-olds starting out so I volunteered to help there. The parents of one boy, who was 7, had asked if their boy could play with his 6-year-old classmates. The boy had been entered in school a year late by his folks because he was mildly autistic. I asked Vancouver Youth Soccer for permission. They were sympathetic but unable to help, for potential legal reasons. I called BC Soccer and they sent someone out. Once they saw he was at his
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correct level playing with the younger boys, and not heavier or taller, they agreed to it. He was assigned to our team. The boy fit in well and was happy to be there. He wasn’t the best player as measured by ability, but when measured in heart and effort he was the hardest-working player on the team.
I think he knew, because he had been added late, that he was fortunate to be playing, and that made him do his best. He got his share of goals and, most important, became an inspiration to his classmates who admired his effort and became his friends. At the end of the season, he quietly came up to me and gave me a drawing he had made of him scoring a goal. Underneath he’d printed, “Thanks for letting me play. I framed and hung that drawing in our home. The following year the boy came up to me at the start of the season asking if he could play on a new team. We had seven teams in that age group and, as it turned out, many of his classmates were now
on another team and wanted their friend to play with them. The friends he’d made by being given the chance to play the previous year. Naturally, we let him play with his friends. Because that is the true benefit of team sports for a young child; friendships made. Peachland’s third soccer season starts in April; we had 31 Peachland children playing together last year and hope to have 50 playing this season. Randey Brophy has coached youth soccer and baseball for 32 years. He spearheaded the drive for Turner Park to be redeveloped as a baseball/softball/ soccer field in 2022 and formed the Peachland Youth Soccer club in 2023. He also manages and plays on a Peachland seniors slo-pitch team.
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Richard Smith archives
An unidentifed group of young men playing hockey on the Smith Farm skating rink in Peachland, dated 1956.
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Peachland’s famous Classic Car Show got a $5,000 financial boost this week from Bannister Automotive in Kelowna. From left to right are car show organizers Allan Wiebe and Cors Verhage, general sales manager Tanner Caouette and general manager Ben Shek.
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Barry Yeats holding a pencil drawing, appropriately titled Diana. Yeats completed the drawing with a group of people who meet at the Peachland Community Centre to draw, paint or simply do something creative.
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Events listings are free to non-profit and community groups. Submit by Friday, 3 p.m. for publication the following Friday at info@peachlandpost.org Peachland Library 250-767-9111 Winter Story Time 11 AM Stay & Play 11:45 AM 50 Plus Centre 250-767-9133 Yoga 8:30-9:30 AM Carpet Bowling 9:30-12 PM Fellowship Noon-1 PM Mahjong 1-4 PM Passion 4 Art 1-4 PM Line Dancing 4:30-5:30 PM Cloggers 6-7 PM WEDNESDAY Peachland Community Centre 250-767-2133 Indoor walking 8-9 AM Yoga and beyond 5:15 PM and 6:30 PM start times Mini kickers (ages 4 -6) 5:15-6 PM Soccer fundamentals (ages 7 to 9) 6-7 PM Quilters 8-4 PM Strength & Stretch 11:15-12:15 PM 50 Plus Centre 250-767-9133 50+ Fitness 9-10 AM Chair Yoga 10:30-11:30 AM We Art Here 12 PM Bridge 1-3:30 PM Tae Kwon Do 5:30-8:30 PM Peachland Boys and Girls Club 250-767-2515 Peachland Preschool 8:30-12:15 PM School’s Out 2:30-5 PM Element Club 6-8 PM Peachland Wellness Centre 250-767-0141 Tia Chi 10-11 AM Sunshine Singers 1-2 PM
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CAMPING OUT
Reservations open for the long weekend
Peachlanders who like to camp around B.C., take note. Camping reservations for the May 2025 long weekend are now available for many BC Parks campgrounds. BC Parks allows campers to book four months ahead of their desired arrival date.  The May long weekend is
BC Parks manages, approximately half are available on a first-come, first-served basis. This year, 60 new campsites located in three BC Parks are being added to the reservation service. This includes 30 new campsites with power hookups in Fintry Park near Kelowna. ••
May 16 to 19, so bookings for campgrounds with reservable sites opened this week. Go to camping.bcparks.ca to make online reservations. Campers who don’t make a reservation in advance are not out of luck. Of the 10,700 campsites
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