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Vernon city council nix outdoor skate rink idea
A temporary outdoor skating rink proposed to open this winter at the former site of…
Much ado about a loo: Taking Vernon’s new outdoor washroom for a spin
Its design was described as state of the art and its construction bombproof, and while…
Proposed bylaw will ticket North Okanagan dog owners for not carrying poop bags
NORTH OKANAGAN – Dog owners in the North Okanagan could soon face fines for not…
Future of Vernon’s sustainable garden unclear
VERNON – Built as an example of sustainable gardening, tucked between Okanagan Science Centre and…

The changing face of Vernon’s lakeshore: condos, hotel and more proposed
VERNON – Imagine sipping a latte from a cafe overlooking Okanagan Lake in Vernon, while…

Vernon city councillor pitches ‘out of the box’ solution to discarded needles
VERNON – It appears Vernon city councillor Kari Gares is now heading into council meetings…

Despite ban, Vernon set for another pot shop
VERNON – Despite self-imposed moratoriums on the number of cannabis retail stores in Vernon, city…

Seniors’ petition calls for immediate action on illegal activity downtown; Vernon council discusses procedure
VERNON – A petition signed by over 100 seniors demanding action be taken by the…

Vernon to review proposed pot shop blocked twice by rule changes
VERNON – Vernon council is set to break its own rules and will consider an…
Vernon to consider hiring private security to patrol downtown
VERNON – The City of Vernon is toying with all sorts of ideas to improve…

Too scared to go outside: Downtown Vernon seniors’ petition says situation ‘out of control’
VERNON – Residents and management of two downtown seniors' buildings, together with several nearby businesses,…

Former Vernon council candidate suing city over fast swimmers using the slow lane
VERNON – A former Vernon council candidate is suing the mayor and the City for…

Vernon council reject 56-unit housing development
VERNON – Vernon council has rejected a 56-unit housing development proposed for 20 Street. Council…
New park slated for Vernon’s Civic Arena site
VERNON – Vernon city council has given the go-ahead to begin planning what a new…

Vernon council vote again in ‘frustrating’ process to get cost of private security patrols
VERNON – In a case of third time lucky, Vernon city council will be pushing…