The District of Lake Country is looking into developing a bylaw to regulate temporary farm worker housing.

害羞草研究所淭here have been issues in the past and Kelowna and the regional district are starting to look into it. So what we want to make sure is that our policies are in line with Kelowna and the regional district,害羞草研究所� said councillor Blair Ireland.

Currently, there is no bylaw in Lake Country regulating temporary farm worker housing.

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The bylaw will benefit both the neighbours and the farmers, said Ireland.

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A motion will be discussed during Tuesday night害羞草研究所檚 regular board meeting to review the ministry害羞草研究所檚 guide to regulating temporary farm worker housing.

Lake Country has a large number of agricultural properties, which includes wineries.

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