Kelowna Springs steal approved by criminals

The rezoning of 54 acres of property from private recreation to commercial at Kelowna Springs Golf Course will go ahead. City council voted 5-3 in favour of the rezoning application at 480 Penno Road put forward by Denciti Developments. The decision paves the way for commercial development. Predictably, conflicted Councillors Luke Stack, Rick Webber, Mohini Singh and Loyal Wooldridge along with Mayor Tom Dyas voted in favour of the rezoning while councillors Ron Cannan, Charlie Hodge and Gord Lovegrove voted against.

Luke Stack, who led the charge to return the 104 acre property's land-use designation to private recreation four years ago turned traitor, along with Rick Webber. These 2 men, like Tom Dyas and Mohini Singh, are owned by Khalistani interests. Raving gay Loyal Wooldridge and his master Dyas always did.

This multi-million dollar steal from citizens of Kelowna needs to be investigated criminally.

Tom Dyas - corrupt Kelowna mayor - revisit

Tom Dyas moved to British Columbia in 1986 to become a sous chef, becoming executive chef of Delta Hotels while living in Whistler. Dyas first ran for mayor of Kelowna in 2018 against his very good friend Colin Basran. He lost by a 2 to 1 margin, nearly 9,000 votes. The Denciti steal is the brainchild of Kelowna Mayor Tom Dyas.

Dyas appeared on local press November 22 2025 to explain the benefits of the Dencity steal for citizens. There are none, other than Pickleball.

What's missing is his explanation of why he's reneging on his election promise, the one that got him elected over the grossly corrupt Sikh shill Colin Basran. “Residents have told me that they expect their next mayor to fight to save Kelowna Springs, and that’s what I will do,” Here. Dyas even penned his own bullshit lies for voters, on an abandoned blog. “Leadership is about making difficult choices ..." Here

"July 26, 2022. KELOWNA — Kelowna Mayoral Candidate Tom Dyas has announced that as Mayor he would fight to save Kelowna Springs Golf Course from being turned into warehouses."

After being elected, Dyas increased salaries 35% and punished those who objected. Dyas stole an instant 15% pay hike for himself to over $145k per year. Kelowna Springs rezoning was Colin Basran's pet project, pushed by his Khalistani masters. The steal was reversed unanimously (including Dyas) because citizens revolted overwhelmingly against it, something Tom Dyas forgets in 3 short years.

This citizen received fair warning of the corruption of Tom Dyas and sidekick Mohini Singh with the cops watching their meeting with Gurtaj Singh Sandher on board the new $1m+ Sandher Regal 42 yacht moored at the Kelowna Yacht Club in August 2024. That open corruption comes home to roost with Tom Dyas now.

Mohini Singh

Dyas currently sits on the RDCO Board as a Director, Chair of the Airport Advisory Committee, Chair of the Mayor’s Task Force on Crime Reduction, Member of the BCUMC, as part of the RDCO board a representative on the Municipal Finance Committee. He sits on the board of Uptown Rutland Business Association and a member of the Audit Committee.

Dyas runs the 'family business' TD benefits (admin@tdbenefits.ca)

"We specialize in employee group benefits solutions for small to medium-sized businesses within the Okanagan region."
tdyas@kelowna.ca, msingh@kelowna.ca mdehart@kelowna.ca mayorandcouncil@kelowna.ca rcannan@kelowna.ca chodge@kelowna.ca glovegrove@kelowna.ca lstack@kelowna.ca lwooldridge@kelowna.ca rwebber@kelowna.ca

The terms of Dyas and councillors expire in October 2026. Dyas, Singh, and Dehart are beyond redemption. Dehart works for Khalistani heavyweight Gurjit Singh Jhajj and has SAID she will recuse herself from the Kelowna Springs vote, which directly effects property acquired by boss Jhajj adjacent to Kelowna Springs.

Councillor Loyal Woolridge voted with Basran. He was the BC NDP’s losing candidate in Kelowna Centre in 2024. He is a very close Dyas peon.

"The only surprise for me was Loyal Wooldridge escaping the fray. He spent his entire first term sucking up to Basran, supporting and voting with him in lockstep. He was rewarded with, and gleefully took, the chair of the Central Okanagan Regional District." Here.

Former Kelowna mayor Colin Basran was charged with one count of sexual assault in December 2022 stemming from an incident in May while he was still in office. That charge was stayed in June 22, 2023. Among other allegations, Basran rented a mansion of property developer David Negrin, former CEO of Aquilini Investment Group. Basran denied all conflicts while Negrin had done a great deal of business in Kelowna. Basran refused to disclose how much rent he paid to Negrin. "that’s not anyone’s business.” Some said it was zero. Reporters suggested the $4.5m waterfront home should have rented for $50k per year. Basran earned $110k that year.

White knight for the people of Kelowna for Kelowna Springs had been Luke Stack. Some are saying he and Rick Webber have been compromised.

Land Exchange Agreement - Denciti

The City of Kelowna has released, with redactions, the 33 page deal with Denciti. Here. There are more than a few eye-openers in this material. Somebody should call the cops.

Fate of Kelowna Springs delayed - Sandher Crime Family

Kelowna city council will announce the fate of Kelowna Springs next Monday. That decision was announced by Dyas before what turned into a 7 hour public hearing on the fate of Denciti's rezoning application. Council was asked to hold off on a vote until after their next October election, or wait for floodplain environmental studies to be complete and/or for a valuation for the commercial land being given away. Written comments were submitted by the public: https://www.kelowna.ca/city-hall/council/council-meetings-public-hearings#agenda https://www.kelowna.ca/sites/files/1/docs/redacted_7.1_-_support.pdf

Among those supporting the steal are;

Chamber of Commerce, Denciti, Construction Associations, various construction companies, real estate groups, and Sandher Fruit Packers.

Tom Dyas Denciti steal - 3199 Hollywood Road North - update V

The big Kelowna council vote on the Kelowna Springs steal to Denciti is this evening. This citizen has taken the Tom Dyas 'deal' apart and there is nothing that accrues to taxpayers whatever. It is a scam that solely benefits connected interests. Tom Dyas belongs to them, lied to get elected, and now sells out the people of Kelowna entirely.

A citizen makes a point about lack of land valuations

"On November 17, 2025, I submitted a FOI request to the City of Kelowna for all documents relating to its acquisition of 3199 Hollywood Road North. To date, I have not received any information, and there is no reference to land valuations at all within the application. Without this information, along with the valuation of the KSGC lands to be traded, it is impossible for our City Council to make an intelligent and informed decision as to the value of this project to the City of Kelowna. I remind you that, while this is a procedural irregularity in the context of Monday’s hearing, it is absolutely a basis for a claim for judicial review, should City Council approve this application after a public hearing without further disclosure."

The issue is obvious. WHAT is the 9.1 acres of Industrial zoned land at 3199 Hollywood Road North worth? We may say the half of the recreational land at 480 Peno Road being swapped is worth around $2.2m because we have an assessment. A google dive suggests an acre of industrial land in Kelowna is worth $1.82m per acre. Prices vary based on location, servicing, and size. This prime, serviced location is worth at very least $16.4m. At a minimum the premium provided by Kelowna taxpayers over value is 8X.

480 Penno Road, Kelowna Springs Golf Course Land application and City staff recommendations will be 'looked at' by Mayor and Councillors on February 09, 2026. Here. Kelowna residents are being urged to attend that meeting. No comments are allowed.

It will be decided by hugely conflicted politicos if the application should be rejected, or be scheduled for a Public Hearing. Citizens who give a damn about being robbed are being urged to call Tom Dyas and his councillors, and send letters in, NOW. Ron Cannan is opposed.

42 farming and Industrial neighbours signed a petition in fall of 2025 against development on the land.

The terrible trio are Mohini Singh, Tom Dyas and Loyal Wooldridge. They will vote in favour of destroying Kelowna Springs. Maxine DeHart, if not recusing, will vote for the rezoning for Khalistani employer Gurjit Singh Jhajj.

The entire Kelowna Springs property was assessed at $5.32m. Swapping 9.1 acres of industrial land valued conservatively at $20m for slightly more than half of Kelowna Springs that Denciti can't develop anyway is an OUTRAGEOUS steal.

The terms, conditions, and assumptions laid out by the City of Kelowna are preposterous. The Tom Dyas sweetheart deal with Denciti reeks to absolute high heaven. It is robbery from citizens of Kelowna for the benefit of vested interests. 

"November 14, 2025 News Release

A proposed land exchange agreement will protect Kelowna Springs Golf Course while creating new opportunities for economic development. This balanced approach by the City supports recreational amenities, preserves natural areas and supports economic development by creating industrially zoned employment lands.

The agreement involves exchanging approximately 60 acres of Denciti-owned property at 480 Penno Road, known as Kelowna Springs Golf Course, including 9 acres of trails, water features and open space, for 9.1 acres of City-owned industrial land at 3199 Hollywood Road North. Denciti will retain approximately 46 acres of land directly adjacent to the Golf Course, which will be subject to an application for industrial land use.

“This agreement secures Kelowna Springs Golf Course’s future as a distinctive 9-hole course with full-length holes, while preserving natural areas for the community,” said Derek Edstrom, Divisional Director Partnerships and Investments. "Kelowna Springs represents more than just a golf course—it’s a community asset. Our goal is to ensure that its legacy continues to serve residents and visitors alike, carefully balancing community recreation, environmental stewardship, and thoughtful City planning."

The agreement remains subject to several conditions and approvals before the exchange takes effect next Spring, including City Council’s decision on the Official Community Plan (OCP) amendment and rezoning application for the proposed Denciti industrial lands. This proposed exchange and rezoning has the potential to unlock more than 40 acres of industrial and employment lands, with a projected ~$4 million in Development Cost Charges and ~$1 million in additional annual tax revenue, which further supports Kelowna’s economic growth and the City’s commitment to strategic land use and community vibrancy.

As part of the redevelopment of the Kelowna Springs site, Denciti is committed to constructing a new indoor pickleball facility. This facility will enhance recreational opportunities for the community by providing a dedicated space for indoor pickleball enthusiasts. The City is considering options to ensure that the tenure of the new facility is protected for the long term.

Denciti is holding a public information session on November 20, 2025, at Kelowna Springs Golf Course Clubhouse from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Council is expected to consider the OCP and rezoning applications for the retained lands in early 2026, including a public hearing.

Should all conditions be met, the transfer of golf course lands to the City is expected to occur on March 30, 2026, followed by the transfer of City lands on January 1, 2028."

A steal in the tens of millions is underway in Kelowna. City staff is telling reporters that its a done deal and "is expected to be finalized on March 30." This declaration despite the rezoning requiring a council vote. The Kelowna Springs/Denciti steal is the brainchild of Kelowna Mayor Tom Dyas. In 2022 Dyas made an election promise to save the Kelowna Springs golf course, a hugely controversial pet project of the fully corrupt Sikh shill Colin Basran. Capitalists seek a zoning category change to I-2 'General Industrial'.

The city takes control of the 60 acre golf course property (which is unsuitable for development because of aquifers) at 480 Penno Road while transferring 9.1 acres of city-owned industrial land at 3199 Hollywood Road North.

The newly created lot was carved out of a municipal property that will become Kelowna's new bus barns. Conceived in 2021, approval came in 2024 and the land was removed from the ALR. It's a prime commercial location, close to Highway 97 and the University of B.C. ChatGPT tells us that on the low end, 10 acres of commercial land in Kelowna will be worth $20M. Assuming the high end is closer to $30M, the City of Kelowna is returning the entire purchase price of the Kelowna Springs purchase to Denciti. The golf course property was last assessed at $5.32 million. Denciti retains it’s 46 acres of land adjacent to the golf course which remains subject to an application for industrial land use. The sweetheart Denciti deal clears the way for industrial development on the 9.1 acres it would acquire from the city as well. Why would the City give away lands that it might need for its bus depot expansion? Why did the City buy that land if it was going to then give it away less than a year later?

Perhaps folks should ask bum-like city manager Doug Gilchrist. (dgilchrist@kelowna.ca)

His salary increased from $264K in 2019 to $384K in 2024. Gilchrist’s pay package is just $5k less than the city manager’s salary in Vancouver, a city more than four times the size of Kelowna. “There’s vast differences about the breadth and depth of the services we provide.” he lied.

Stealing from citizens appears a big part of Doug Gilchrist's very expensive services.

Meanwhile, new zoning is coming for major business park development in Lake Country. The Lake Country Business Park, formerly known as the Glenmore Industrial Lands, will encompasses 200 acres stretching south along Glenmore Road and west along Okanagan Centre Road. Conservative estimates suggest there is already in excess of a 50 year supply of industrial land in the Okanagan. There is zero demand for more.

Save Kelowna Springs

Time is ticking down for Kelowna Springs.

The flyer has been updated to reflect the rescheduled hearing time. T-shirts will be available early this week. Organizers are stressing the importance of showing up in person. That is the only way conflicted Kelowna politicos will realize their civic careers hang in the balance.

Back room boy Tom Dyas - Trio Marine Group

Its March 15, 2017. Folks in the City of Penticton are learning about a barking K9 named Tom Dyas, who with his partner Tom Hedquist are soliciting mayor Andrew Jakubeit. The mayor agreed to meet privately at least five times in 2016 with Trio Marine Group’s owners. The Penticton Herald did a FOI request and obtained e-mails.

"But it’s clear Dyas viewed Jakubeit as the key to getting council onside. "(If) you can convince council to accept the enhanced marina agreement the way we have (proposed) we are done,” Dyas said in an Oct. 30 message to the mayor. "Two weeks later, the city unveiled revised agreements that killed off the prospect of waterslides in Skaha Lake Park. In those deals, Trio was awarded $20,000 in compensation for walking away from the waterslides, $20,000 to help pay for repairs at the marina, and had $39,000 in unpaid rent and taxes forgiven."

The fact is Tom Dyas has ALWAYS been a back room boy, and is one today. The 'fix' on Kelowna Springs was in the day he was elected mayor.