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Holiday hours and closures in Vernon over the next week
VERNON – Local offices and major centres will close their doors over the holidays. Vernon…
Who spent more in the West Kelowna city hall referendum?
WEST KELOWNA – It takes more than money to buy civic halls. According to recently…
Kamloops council defeats motion looking to bring conditions to Ajax Mine approval process
KAMLOOPS – A motion for Kamloops city council to advocate for new provincial oversights for…
Property owners encroaching on public’s access to Okanagan Lake in Vernon
VERNON – There are more than 30 places in Vernon the public can access Okanagan…
Vernon tries to solve on-street parking congestion by asking residents to buy permits
VERNON – A new on-street parking policy would have residents pay to park on the…
Pay off your parking tickets during Food for Fines week in Vernon, and the money will go to charity
VERNON – Vernon has come up with a way to help you feel good about…
Vernon to map hotspots, look at disposal resources after hundreds of discarded needles found
VERNON – The number of discarded needles being found in Vernon continues to climb. In…
Fee increase coming in new year to Kamloops recreation facilities
KAMLOOPS – The city is reminding residents that recreation fees are going to be bumping…
No pocket change, no problem: Vernon introduces pay by phone option
VERNON – You’ll be able to pay for parking using your smart phone by the…
Kamloops emergency water system approved despite opposition from some councillors
KAMLOOPS – An emergency water intake inspired debate from dubious Kamloops city councillors, but in…
Simple online survey will let Vernon politicians know how you want your tax dollars spent
VERNON – Less than one per cent of the population has participated so far in…
Vernon woman acknowledged for nearly 30 years of picking up litter
VERNON – A Vernon woman earned heartfelt applause this afternoon at city hall as she…
Referendum results confirmed in West Kelowna city hall vote
WEST KELOWNA – Results from the city hall referendum in West Kelowna have been confirmed…
Greenway leading into Vernon not looking so green in places
VERNON – There’s concern the greenway just north of Vernon isn’t quite living up to…
Vernon politician wants police, first responders and bylaw to carry overdose reversal kits
VERNON – With a rising number of overdose deaths sweeping the province and a potent…
How this former West Kelowna MLA plans to vote in upcoming city hall referendum
KELOWNA – The former MLA who gave up his seat for Christy Clark has released…
‘Vernon is a comparatively safe community’: City
VERNON – The City of Vernon wants to reassure residents the community is safe and…
Mayor says recent incidents not representative of overall level of safety in Vernon
VERNON – Vernon council will meet with the city’s top cop to discuss recent incidents…
City of Vernon wants your opinion on skateboards, roller blades, and non-motorized scooters
VERNON – Residents are being asked for input on new rules for skateboards, longboards and…
Vernon looks at options to mitigate risks in aging civic buildings
VERNON – City hall, the police station and the parkade are among 15 facilities on…
Public to have a say on what should be done about skateboards on Vernon sidewalks, bike lanes
VERNON – Community members will play a large role in whether skateboards are allowed on…
City of Kamloops emissions targets on right track, but in the slow lane
KAMLOOPS – The city’s greenhouse gas targets appear to be a little out of range,…
Vernon Cemetery to receive $70,000 in turf improvements
VERNON – The Vernon Cemetery is getting some TLC from the city. Vernon Mayor Akbal…
Proposal aims to expand urban feel of Thompson Rivers University
KAMLOOPS – Thompson Rivers University wants to give the university a more urban character and…