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City Of Vernon 2019
City evicts Frosty the Snowman from Vernon sidewalk
In a serious case of bah humbug, Frosty the Snowman has been evicted from a…
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’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…
The Great Pumpkin Classic in Vernon is not your everyday boat race
It's not the most obvious choice of material to build a boat out of, but…
Why a city’s powers to demolish derelict buildings is limited
VERNON – Walking along the leafy sidewalk of a street in downtown Vernon, three properties…
Penticton is dealing with a homeless and addiction crisis and it’s looking for a little help
Homelessness and the opioid crisis are significant issues throughout the Okanagan and Kamloops regions but…
New park slated for Vernon’s Civic Arena site
VERNON – Vernon city council has given the go-ahead to begin planning what a new…
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…
Pricey Vernon development project hits wall
VERNON – A pricey housing development in Vernon worth tens of millions of dollars has…
Kin Beach on Okanagan Lake in Vernon closed to swimmers
VERNON – Swimmers are advised to stay out of the water at Kin Beach on…
City of Vernon adds a few more names to list of top earners
VERNON – The City of Vernon added a few more staffers to the list of…
Vernon looks to immigration to boost economy
VERNON – The City of Vernon is looking overseas for entrepreneurs ready and willing to…
Construction begins on missing links in Vernon’s cross-city bike path
VERNON – Construction is underway which once fully completed will allow cyclists and pedestrians in…
Vernon to spend $275K on two public washrooms downtown
VERNON – Vernon is looking to spend $275,000 on two downtown public toilets. The plan…
City sets up organic waste composting drop-offs in Vernon
VERNON – The City of Vernon is allowing residents to take their compost to City…
iN PHOTOS: Historic North Okanagan ranch looks at microbrewery and ‘glamping’ to create revenue
VERNON – It may seem like an unlikely addition for a place more associated with…
Vernon to crack down on illegal pot shops
VERNON – The City of Vernon is going to crack down on illegal pot shops.…
Could bylaw officers with training, authority help Interior cities make up RCMP shortfalls?
KELOWNA – More training and new bylaws could go a long way towards easing the…
Action not talk needed to deal with safety in downtown Vernon
VERNON – Ongoing concerns regarding safety in downtown Vernon dominated today's meeting between local business…
UPDATE: Water back on for 80 Vernon homes
VERNON – The water is back on for around 80 homes in Vernon now that…
Surveillance cameras installed in Polson Park
VERNON – The City of Vernon has installed surveillance cameras in Polson Park. The City's…