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City Of Vernon
Vernon council gives final approval for $136M indoor pool and rec centre
Vernon city council approved the final designs, budget and construction schedule for the $136-million Active…
Vernon wants temporary immigration business program made permanent
The City of Vernon has been piloting an entrepreneurial immigration program with the province and…
Vernon fire crews extinguish suspicious blaze next to retirement residence
Fire crews in Vernon put out a blaze burning behind a downtown business first thing…
Vernon RCMP volunteers are back to check for invasive mussels
Volunteers will be back out checking boats for invasive mussels in Vernon, starting today. RCMP…
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.…
Vernon city council critical of ‘waste of time’ downtown safety report
VERNON – Described by one councillor as a "complete waste of time" and by another…
Sexual activity at Vernon fire hall exposed ‘toxic’ workplace
CITY THOUGHT IT WAS RID OF ONE SOURCE. NOW THAT HE'S ORDERED BACK, WHAT'S NEXT?…
Vernon’s mixed martial arts ban lifted
VERNON – Competitive mixed martial arts events will once again be welcome in Vernon. Vernon…
Off-leash dogs could be solution to Vernon’s goose poop problem
VERNON – Allowing dogs to run off leash at Vernon's parks and beaches could be…
Vernon city council to consider 7 retail cannabis stores
VERNON – Seven cannabis retail stores could be heading to Vernon if city councillors and…
UPDATE: Vernon ordered to re-hire fire department employees fired for sexual activity in chief’s office
VERNON – The City of Vernon has been ordered to re-hire two fire department employees…
No easy path for local small business owners wanting to retire
VERNON – Richard Pierson is very happy his daughter will take over the business he…
Vernon councillors back 8.5 acre business park development
VERNON – A proposal to build an 8.5-acre business park on Silver Star Road came…
Vernon looks for help from neighbours in new fight with provincial government
VERNON – Local politicians are calling for support from nearby municipalities to claw back more…
Survey says what? Crime and security not the most pressing issue facing downtown Vernon businesses?
VERNON – The conversation surrounding Vernon's street entrenched population and its effect of downtown business…
Vernon gymnastics club appeal to council for $75,000 grant
VERNON – North Valley Gymnastics Society is asking Vernon council for a $75,000 grant to…
Vernon population growth slows, lags behind provincial average
VERNON – The growth of Vernon's population slowed in 2018 dropping below the provincial average…
Vernon council suspends fines for off-leash dog owners at Marshall Fields
VERNON – Dog owners in Vernon will not be ticketed for allowing their dogs off…
UPDATE: Water back on for 80 Vernon homes
VERNON – The water is back on for around 80 homes in Vernon now that…
E-bikes sparking a new wave of cycling in Interior cities
Does anyone pedal their own bike anymore? If you haven’t already noticed, a cyclist who…
From rock music to ringette, Kal Tire Place North celebrates its opening weekend
VERNON – The opening weekend for Vernon's brand new Kal Tire Place North Arena is…
Vernon councillor Scott Anderson to seek second term
VERNON – Scott Anderson will be running for a second term on City of Vernon…