Residents of the Joe Rich area east of Kelowna, B.C., oppose a sand, rock and gravel quarry proposed for their rural community, saying the 40-year project could pose health and safety risks for nearby residents.
On Thursday, the Regional District of Central Okanagan voted unanimously to reject the proposal submitted by Westridge Rock Ventures Ltd. to build a 30-hectare quarry east of Kelowna, B.C. District directors say they don't support the project due to enormous opposition from residents in the Joe Rich area.