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Alarm raised over number of people sleeping outside in Vernon
"PEOPLE ARE DYING BECAUSE OF HOMELESSNESS" VERNON – There are not enough shelter beds in…
Vernon woman acknowledged for nearly 30 years of picking up litter
VERNON – A Vernon woman earned heartfelt applause this afternoon at city hall as she…
Vernon man asks city to give rainbow crosswalk the green light
VERNON – Vernon council has been asked to endorse a rainbow crosswalk in the downtown…
Kamloops city council asks KGHM Ajax for $200,000 to cover extra cost of independent review of proposed mine
SOME COUNCILLORS VOICE FRUSTRATION WITH EXTENDED REVIEW, UNCERTAIN SCHEDULE KAMLOOPS – Kamloops city council is…
Traffic, policing costs and invasive mussels top priorities for Vernon council at government meetings
VERNON – Local politicians made sure issues around transportation and the environment were acknowledged at…
Greenway leading into Vernon not looking so green in places
VERNON – There’s concern the greenway just north of Vernon isn’t quite living up to…
Vernon politician wants police, first responders and bylaw to carry overdose reversal kits
VERNON – With a rising number of overdose deaths sweeping the province and a potent…
Vernon woman thrilled with city’s decision on pet micro-pigs
VERNON – You may soon be able to legally keep a pet pig in the…
‘Vernon is a comparatively safe community’: City
VERNON – The City of Vernon wants to reassure residents the community is safe and…
Mayor says recent incidents not representative of overall level of safety in Vernon
VERNON – Vernon council will meet with the city’s top cop to discuss recent incidents…
City of Vernon wants your opinion on skateboards, roller blades, and non-motorized scooters
VERNON – Residents are being asked for input on new rules for skateboards, longboards and…
Rusty old cars getting a pricey tow from Okanagan Lake in Vernon
VERNON – The City of Vernon is cleaning up its backyard and it isn't cheap.…
Vernon council not interested in restricting marijuana sales
VERNON – Vernon city council has chosen to stand back while the federal government works…
Survey sheds light on racism and discrimination in the North Okanagan
VERNON – Nearly half of those who responded to a recent multiculturalism survey said they…
Public to have a say on what should be done about skateboards on Vernon sidewalks, bike lanes
VERNON – Community members will play a large role in whether skateboards are allowed on…