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Construction noise will be banned on statutory holidays and reduced on the weekends in Kelowna but implementation of the new restrictions could vary across the city.

Kelowna Mayor Tom Dyas has the worst attendance record of any member of the Central Okanagan regional district board.

City was represented by Councillors Mohini Singh, Ron Cannan, and Gord Lovegrove on the board

Kelowna Mayor Tom Dyas says any talk of a conspiracy around changes to council appointments to the regional district board are baseless and unfounded.

There will be a major shift at future Central Okanagan Regional District meetings with two members stepping down to pursue other opportunities and a surprise shakeup in Kelowna.

A shakeup in Kelowna's representation at the regional district board was done for the sake of creating a more "diverse experience" for councillors, the mayor says.

Councillor Ron Cannan made the motion to reconsider which was supported by Coun. Mohini Singh

The final vote on adoption of a new Kelowna council remuneration package will stand - unanimous, despite attempts by three councillors for a do-over.

Kelowna city councillors who say they inadvertently voted in favour of big pay raises tried to correct the record this week.

The courageous Kelowna nine