Bishop Wild Bird Sanctuary
The District, working with the Bishop Wild Bird Sanctuary, is moving forward with a Zoning Amendment that would rezone the Sanctuary property from Urban Multi-Unit Residential Zone (R1) to Bishop Wild Bird Sanctuary Comprehensive Development Zone (CD-P1). The Bishop Wild Bird Sanctuary is a private nature reserve located in Coldstream and includes riparian, forest and grassland habitat, as well as 440 feet of shoreline on Kalamalka Lake. The Sanctuary provides habitat for birds to thrive in the wild and is open to the public and the rezoning will ensure the sanctuary is preserved for years to come. For more information about the Bishop Wild Bird Sanctuary and Foundation see: https://bishopwildbirdsanctuary.ca/
Lillyfest 2026
Following a successful 2025 event, Council has authorized a special event exemption request to permit the Lillyfest Community Music and Skate Event to be scheduled for Saturday, August 29, 2026 in Creekside (Skateboard) Park. This free family event combines music and skateboard competitions in an alcohol and drug free environment. Food vendors will be onsite. This event is hosted by Local Losers Underground and The Voice Society.
Local Community Accessibility Grant
Council authorized a grant application to be submitted to the Province of BC, for up to $25,000, for accessibility improvements at Kalamalka Beach, Kirkland Beach and Creekside Park. Before the application is submitted, the project details will be forwarded to the Inter-Municipal Accessibility Advisory Committee for review and comment. If approved, the project includes improvements to the accessible parking area near the mobility mats at Kal Beach, and for the purchase and installation of wheelchair accessible picnic tables at Kal Beach, Kirkland Beach and Creekside Park. The District of Coldstream is committed to improving accessibility by removing barriers to increase inclusion and independence for everyone. For more information about the North Okanagan Accessibility Plan and the work of the Inter-Municipal Accessibility Advisory Committee see: https://www.rdno.ca/accessibility
Log House Parking & Safety Signage at Boat Launches
Council approved expenditures from the Lake Access Reserve for up to $21,700 to provide parking at the Log House for those wishing to launch non-motorized watercraft. This project would include painting of parking stalls, a new crosswalk with solar-powered pedestrian crossing lights, signage and safety signage at Kalavista and Kinloch Boat Launches.
Infrastructure Services Update – March 2026
Council received a report providing an update on current District projects, including School Road Rehabilitation, Lavington Wetland Risk Mitigation Project, the Aberdeen Sewer Trunk construction and more. For information on these projects and more, check out: https://www.coldstream.ca/district-projects
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