Not all local businesses have been granted a license to operate in the new year.
The deadline to renew business licenses with the City of Kelowna is Jan. 17 and with the City of West Kelowna that day is Jan. 31.
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The gym has continued to operate despite orders to temporarily close from the GThe ban on 香蕉视频直播淎dult indoor individual and group fitness or exercise activities香蕉视频直播 will remain until Jan.18.
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Interior Health (IH) is currently not commenting on specifics to do with Iron Energy Gym and its non-compliance with health orders.
Instead, the health agency told Capital News that its expectation is that all fitness facilities comply with this order.
Since the order was issued IH has followed up with a total of 15 facilities and issued five warning letters. RCMP has issued $2,300 fines to date to gyms in the Interior.
Further steps will be taken for gyms that remain open despite initial enforcement actions, stated IH.
香蕉视频直播淩enewing Business Licences annually allows the licencee to operate a recognized, legitimate business ensuring compliance in areas such as building codes and safety protocols, which is important for the owners, patrons, and the city,香蕉视频直播 said Terry Kowal, business licence manager with the City of Kelowna.
A business license is required to own or operate a business in Kelowna and West Kelowna, including retail and commercial establishments, management and professional firms, and home-based businesses.
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