Council votes to keep working on design for Château Laurier expansion

The drama at city hall over the Château Laurier’s proposed addition should go silent until the next term of council.
Council on Wednesday voted to have city staff work with the hotel owner, Larco Investments, on another concept that uses more limestone and features more Château-like qualities. Staff can sign off on the final design but they must bring a site plan for political approval, council decided.
After the council meeting, Mayor Jim Watson defended the decision to hold o