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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…
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,…
Vernon council reject 56-unit housing development
VERNON – Vernon council has rejected a 56-unit housing development proposed for 20 Street. Council…
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…
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…
Vernon plan for patrol once again missed the mark: Councillor
VERNON – A year after the idea was first discussed, Vernon council is set to…
Repairs underway after woodpeckers cause $150K damage to Vernon art centre
VERNON – Work is underway at the Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre repairing $150,000…
Tolko logging could have ‘catastrophic’ impact on rural Vernon drinking water: report
NORTH OKANAGAN – A plan by Tolko Industries to log an area of land close…
Developer plans ‘micro-suite’ building near Kin Beach in Vernon
VERNON – A lakeside development in Vernon with over a hundred units has been proposed…
Paddleboard trails pitched for Okanagan and Kal lakes
VERNON – Specially designated paddleboard trails could be heading to Okanagan and Kalamalka lakes. The…
City says Highlands development in Vernon nixed due to ‘interpretation’ of contract
VERNON – A recent decision by a developer putting an indefinite hold on an expensive…
Much ado about a loo: Location chosen for Vernon public washroom
VERNON – One year after Vernon city council first toyed with the idea of installing a…
Vernon puts freeze on cannabis stores
VERNON – Vernon has put a stop to any more pot shops opening in the…
Threatened shrubs and grass in Vernon’s Turtle Mountain neighbourhood get to stay — for now
VERNON – The shrubs and grasses dotting the boulevard's of Vernon's Turtle Mountain won themselves…
Three more pot shops heading to Vernon?
VERNON – Three more pot shops could be heading to Vernon if the City gives…
Salmon Arm introduces $50 street begging fine
Salmon Arm has passed a bylaw allowing them to dish out $50 fines to those…
Geese only partly to blame for Kin Beach water woes
VERNON – A recent water quality advisory recommending people not swim at Kin Beach has…
iN PHOTOS: Vernon heronry protector worried for at-risk birds after development approval
VERNON – Surrounded by dozens of ancient rusty cars, standing in the cool shade of…
Private security unlikely to hit Vernon streets this year
VERNON – If downtown Vernon is going to have private security patrols on the city's…
Rejected six-story lakefront development in Vernon gets second chance
VERNON – A proposal for a six-story lakeshore apartment building rejected by Vernon city council…