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No solutions: UBCO tower causes permanent evacuation of Kelowna businesses

The construction of the new downtown UBCO tower campus has caused damage to neighbouring businesses
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Months after several downtown buildings were evacuated as a result of damage caused by the construction of a new UBC Okanagan tower, the City of Kelowna has issued a press release stating that it is working to determine a path forward through the rubble.

Ground settling at the development of the downtown UBCO campus, which will be located at St. Paul Street and Doyle Avenue, was first discovered in the fall, said Lance Kayfish, risk manager for the City of Kelowna.

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Jacqueline Gelineau

About the Author: Jacqueline Gelineau

I'm a reporter in the beginning stages of my career. I joined the team at Capital News in November 2021...
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