The company bought the land in 2005 and has posted their rezoning proposal on its website since 2014. Several months ago, it mailed its proposal to Naramata Bench neighbours asking for feedback. Vineyard farmer John Bilodeau, one of the organizers of the Tuesday rally, said many Penticton residents were unaware of Canadian Horizons' housing project until recently. Vineyard farmer John Bilodeau said many residents were unaware of Canadian Horizons' rezoning proposal until recently. The city council will hold a public hearing on Canadian Horizons' rezoning application in November at the earliest.

Source: CBC News September 17, 2020 00:54 UTC