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Vernon lowers costs to developers in ‘significant’ move: Mayor
The City of Vernon has reduced the cost of building in what the mayor described…
Dangerous condition of highway prompts official complaint from North Okanagan community
A North Okanagan community has decided to make a formal complaint to the province about…
Vernon loses again in case over fire captain dismissed for sexual activity in chief’s office
The City of Vernon has lost another appeal to overturn a ruling from the Labour…
Frosty’s comeback will be costly for owner of Vernon toy store
Frosty the Snowman may be heading back to his spot outside Vernon's Teach and Learn…
City evicts Frosty the Snowman from Vernon sidewalk
In a serious case of bah humbug, Frosty the Snowman has been evicted from a…
Vernon homeowners looking at almost 5% tax hike for 2020
Vernon residents are looking at a property tax increase just shy of five per cent…
Okanagan Indian Band snags new fire truck
The Okanagan Indian Band has a new fire truck courtesy of a deal made with…
For a second time, Vernon council overturns pot shop ban
The City of Vernon has rolled back a moratorium that restricted the number of pot…
Vernon council reverses decision over speed limit increase on Commonage Road
In a U-turn decision, Vernon city council has decided not to increase the speed limit…
Call for Vernon homeless camp at City Hall quashed
A proposal to ban camping in Vernon's Polson Park — while allowing a camp at…
Vernon homeless numbers down in 2019
The number of homeless people living in Vernon has taken a slight drop since last…
New transit exchange coming to Vernon’s Village Green mall
Getting the bus to the Village Green mall is soon to become easier. Construction is…
Vernon council oppose staff and vote to raise speed limit on Commonage Road
Vernon city council has voted to increase the speed limit on Commonage Road going against…
Why opening a new temporary homeless shelter in Vernon could become more difficult
Vernon city council has approved the first stage in changing regulations that would mean new…
Vernon councillor calls for homeless to be allowed to camp outside City Hall
A Vernon councillor has proposed to ban homeless people from camping in Polson Park and…
Nearly half of all bylaw calls involve Vernon’s street entrenched population
Almost 50 per cent of files dealt with by the City of Vernon's bylaw department…
$50K offered for North Okanagan residents who have innovative waste reduction ideas
Do you have a brilliant idea that if implemented could reduce waste across the region?…
Vernon’s new $110K toilet closed for repairs
Vernon's new state-of-the-art public washroom is having some teething problems. City of Vernon spokesperson Christy…
Despite new public washroom, downtown Vernon still dealing with defecation issues
The problem of people defecating on the doorsteps and alleyways in downtown Vernon seems no…
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…