{ "city": "Keremeos", "state": "British Columbia", "page": "https://canada.theboringparts.com/city/keremeos/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-07-26", "upcoming": [ { "date": "2026-08-17", "body": "Regular Meeting", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://keremeos.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=131" }, { "date": "2026-09-08", "body": "Regular Meeting", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://keremeos.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=132" }, { "date": "2026-10-05", "body": "Regular Meeting", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://keremeos.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=133" }, { "date": "2026-10-19", "body": "Regular Meeting", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://keremeos.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=134" }, { "date": "2026-11-02", "body": "Regular Meeting", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://keremeos.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=135" }, { "date": "2026-11-16", "body": "Regular Meeting", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://keremeos.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=120" }, { "date": "2026-12-07", "body": "Regular Meeting", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://keremeos.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=121" }, { "date": "2026-12-21", "body": "Regular Meeting", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://keremeos.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=122" } ], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-07-20", "body": "Committee of the Whole", "headline": "SVPS presents 2026 funding request and leveraged tourism budget to Council", "summary": "The Committee of the Whole will hear a presentation from the Similkameen Valley Planning Society (SVPS) on its 2026 funding request and leveraged tourism budget. Council will receive the information and consider any related motions at the regular Council meeting that follows.", "agenda_url": "https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/15899/Committee%20of%20the%20Whole%20-%2020%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=488D901571D54C86839F52D77013AFF3", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://keremeos.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=148" }, { "date": "2026-07-20", "body": "Regular Meeting", "headline": "Council to adopt Bylaw No. 870 authorizing a centrifuge loan", "summary": "The Village of Keremeos council will consider adopting Bylaw No. 870 for a centrifuge loan authorization. A verbal update on the Similkameen Ice Arena and Community Pool feasibility project will be presented. The council will also review the Victory Hall basement lease renewal and a revised purchasing policy. Additional items include a taxi application to the Passenger Transportation Board.", "agenda_url": "https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/15893/Regular%20Meeting%20-%2020%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=DD970075D1154FE295061629414F184D", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://keremeos.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=130" }, { "date": "2026-06-15", "body": "Regular Meeting", "headline": "Council to approve 2025 Annual Report, discuss fire contract", "summary": "The Village of Keremeos Council will consider approval of the 2025 Annual Report and 2025 Statement of Financial Information. Council will also discuss the Fire Services Contract and view paint samples for Victory Hall. A notice of motion proposes reviewing the relationship with the Similkameen Valley Planning Society.", "agenda_url": "https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/15680/Regular%20Meeting%20-%2015%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=3CEB99AD428248A5AE046D067F3DCA73", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://keremeos.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=129" }, { "date": "2026-06-01", "body": "Regular Meeting", "headline": "Council to decide on zoning & OCP change for 4-unit townhouse at 1005 6th Ave", "summary": "Council will consider adopting zoning and OCP amendment bylaws to allow a four-unit townhouse at 1005 6th Avenue, and adopt the Good Neighbour Amendment Bylaw. The agenda also includes a report on Victory Hall painting refresh, correspondence on a transportation assessment and Ebus support letter, and a kitchen rental fee waiver request.", "agenda_url": "https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/15556/Regular%20Meeting%20-%2001%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=910EDFEBF4BF4AA19BBC2576253A737E", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://keremeos.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=128" }, { "date": "2026-05-28", "body": "Special Open Meeting", "headline": "Keremeos Council to adopt amended property tax rates for 2026", "summary": "The Village of Keremeos Council will consider adopting Tax Rate Amendment Bylaw 868-01, which updates regional tax rates for RDOS and Regional Hospital District to reflect corrected assessment values. Municipal and library rates remain unchanged. The amendment is administrative and follows three readings.", "agenda_url": "https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/15491/Special%20Open%20Meeting%20-%2028%20May%202026.pdf?handle=C070A2285AF94E6BA9CE846CFF5E6A39", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://keremeos.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=143" }, { "date": "2026-05-26", "body": "Special Open Meeting", "headline": "Council to give three readings to tax rate amendment correcting regional rates", "summary": "Council will consider first, second, and third readings of Tax Rate Amendment Bylaw 868-01 to correct regional tax rates in Schedule A of the 2026 property tax bylaw. The amendment updates RDOS General Services, 911/Refuse/Recreation, Sterile Insect Release, and Regional Hospital District rates based on corrected assessment values. Municipal and Regional Library rates remain unchanged. No other business is on the agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/15448/Special%20Open%20Meeting%20-%2026%20May%202026.pdf?handle=8DC0220FD9F2460994816229CB177612", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://keremeos.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=142" }, { "date": "2026-05-19", "body": "Public Hearing", "headline": "Public hearing on OCP and zoning amendment bylaws", "summary": "The Village of Keremeos is holding a public hearing to receive input on proposed amendments to the Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw. A presentation will be given by Ben Kent of the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS). No further details on the specific amendments are provided in the agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/15374/Public%20Hearing%20-%2019%20May%202026.pdf?handle=7FD9436AC6B3455D839D1441E49F22A3", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://keremeos.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=141" }, { "date": "2026-05-19", "body": "Regular Meeting", "headline": "Council to consider third reading of OCP and zoning amendments for 1005 6th Street townhouse development", "summary": "Council will hold third reading of OCP Amendment Bylaw 850-09 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw 851-11 to allow a four-unit townhouse development at 1005 6th Street, changing the designation from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential. Council will also consider the Good Neighbour Amendment Bylaw, wastewater centrifuge loan authorization bylaws (repealing old and introducing new), and renewal of water agreements with the Keremeos Irrigation District. Additionally, a proposal for solar equipment for the village office will be discussed.", "agenda_url": "https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/15371/Regular%20Meeting%20-%2019%20May%202026.pdf?handle=C6AD61C393F64EF984E09CD5A1455ACC", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://keremeos.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=127" }, { "date": "2026-05-06", "body": "Special Open Meeting", "headline": "Council to adopt 2026-2030 financial plan with 9.18% tax increase", "summary": "The Village of Keremeos Council will hold a special meeting to consider adopting the 2026-2030 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 867 and the 2026 Tax Rate Bylaw No. 868. The financial plan includes a 9.18% municipal tax increase for 2026 and outlines revenues and expenditures for the five-year period. Council will also hear an auditor's report presentation from MNP LLP on the financial statements.", "agenda_url": "https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/15215/Special%20Open%20Meeting%20-%2006%20May%202026.pdf?handle=6B9F0DE881D34571BA433B758E52F498", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://keremeos.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=138" }, { "date": "2026-05-04", "body": "Regular Meeting", "headline": "Council to consider adopting the 2026‑2030 Financial Plan and new tax rates", "summary": "The Village Council will hear a presentation on the 2026‑2030 Financial Plan and then consider three‑reading readings of Financial Plan Bylaw No. 867 and Tax Rate Bylaw No. 868. Additional business includes approval to execute corporate creditor agreements for the BPRP with CIBC, RBC, TD, Scotiabank and National Bank, and a draft report on funding for the Similkameen Valley Planning Society. The meeting also addresses a temporary appointment of a Chief Administrative Officer/Chief Operating Officer.", "agenda_url": "https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/15210/Regular%20Meeting%20-%2004%20May%202026.pdf?handle=A51286CD484043F89543ABE5156CCD47", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://keremeos.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=126" }, { "date": "2026-04-20", "body": "Regular Meeting", "headline": "Council to consider OCP and zoning amendment for 1005 6th Street townhome project", "summary": "The council will decide on an Official Community Plan amendment (Bylaw No. 850‑09) and a zoning amendment (Bylaw No. 851‑11) to allow a four‑unit townhouse development at 1005 6th Street. Other items include updates to sewer fees, a wastewater centrifuge loan, a bylaw‑enforcement contract renewal, and approval of a new dog park concept.", "agenda_url": "https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/14993/Regular%20Meeting%20-%2020%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=D5ABCFDE9D364E65AA0D6F4C8E3347CD", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://keremeos.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=125" }, { "date": "2026-04-07", "body": "Regular Meeting", "headline": "Council authorizes up to $278,000 loan for wastewater centrifuge replacement", "summary": "The Village of Keremeos council will adopt several bylaws, including a loan authorization for a wastewater centrifuge replacement and related temporary borrowing. It will also adopt amendments to the municipal ticket, sewer fees, election, and cemetery bylaws. Additional business includes renewing the bylaw enforcement contract and approving wages for election officials.", "agenda_url": "https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/14853/Regular%20Meeting%20-%2007%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=20069D9C6D98481EAC83722CE9729DAF", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://keremeos.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=108" }, { "date": "2026-03-16", "body": "Regular Meeting", "headline": "Village of Keremeos to consider wastewater borrowing and cemetery fee changes", "summary": "The Village of Keremeos Council will meet to discuss borrowing up to $275,000 for a wastewater centrifuge replacement and consider amendments to cemetery and election bylaws. The agenda also includes a presentation on community foundation grants and RCMP victim services.", "agenda_url": "https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/14160/Regular%20Meeting%20-%2016%20Mar%202026.pdf?handle=DBA3326DD2194EFC95FB3D805B31653E", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://keremeos.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=107" }, { "date": "2026-03-02", "body": "Regular Meeting", "headline": "Council will decide on dog park upgrades costing $59,000 and other key items", "summary": "The council will consider a staff recommendation to retain the current dog park location and fund upgrades estimated at $59,000. The meeting also includes adoption of bylaw amendments for elections (mail‑in ballots), sewer rates, and municipal tickets. Funding requests include a $20,000 temporary borrowing for a wastewater centrifuge gearbox and approval for a new centrifuge system up to $275,000.", "agenda_url": "https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/14032/Regular%20Meeting%20-%2002%20Mar%202026.pdf?handle=1F46AB015B024CDA8891B77BFD1D2D92", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://keremeos.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=106" }, { "date": "2026-02-02", "body": "Regular Meeting", "headline": "Keremeos Council to review metal storage container regulations", "summary": "The Village of Keremeos is meeting to discuss local regulations and infrastructure projects. Council will consider a staff report on metal storage container regulations and the appointment of election officers.", "agenda_url": "https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/13041/Regular%20Meeting%20-%2002%20Feb%202026.pdf?handle=1748CD8D9B7E4CA19B4E7672A1168668", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://keremeos.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=103" }, { "date": "2026-01-19", "body": "Regular Meeting", "headline": "Mayor Jason Wiebe resigns from office", "summary": "The Village of Keremeos Council will meet to discuss the resignation of Mayor Jason Wiebe and related council appointments. The body will also consider a new parks and playground maintenance policy and road encroachment on 1st Street.", "agenda_url": "https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/12873/Regular%20Meeting%20-%2019%20Jan%202026.pdf?handle=B2B04822AE154B6397C2A2B7F291C0B4", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://keremeos.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=98" }, { "date": "2026-01-19", "body": "Special Open Budget Meeting", "headline": "Council to review 2026 operating budget with ~10% property tax increase", "summary": "The Village Council will discuss several budget reports, including in‑house infrastructure assessments, a streets and roads assessment recommending $4.3 million of reconstruction over five years, and clarification of funding sources for 2025 charges. Council will receive the 2026 Operating Budget and Five‑Year Financial Plan, which projects an approximate 10% increase in municipal property taxes to cover rising operating costs. The meeting also includes an overview of the 2026‑2030 special and capital projects budget.", "agenda_url": "https://keremeos.civicweb.net/document/12875/Special%20Open%20Budget%20Meeting%20-%2019%20Jan%202026.pdf?handle=92CC4135C7CF4723BFCC536D17EC9F9D", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://keremeos.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=101" } ] }