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But council emphasized the need for operators, the Canadian Mental Health Association of Kelowna, to prioritize safety and security for the surrounding community of Rutland.

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The four-storey, 49-unit building at 130 McCurdy Road will provide housing for youth between the ages of 19 and 24 and other individuals experiencing homelessness.

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Coun. Gail Given reiterated the importance of providing housing for youth.

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The project, which will be built on the former Knights of Columbus hall site, had previously come before council under a different applicant in 2017. However, that applicant, Freedom香蕉视频直播檚 Door, failed to raise appropriate funding and the project was dropped.

The Kelowna Knights of Columbus and the Culos Development Group continued to work together and BC Housing and CMHA took the helm to ensure the project came to fruition.

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He told his councillor colleagues he would find a flaw in the design to make his decision.

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A public information meeting will be held regarding the BC Housing plan on June 26 at Rutland Centennial Hall at 5:30 p.m. Construction is expected to begin this summer.

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