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City councillor thinks Vernon would support a curbside compost program
VERNON – Interest is growing for a city-wide composting program in Vernon. The idea is…
New Welcome to Vernon signs get frosty reception
VERNON – New welcome to Vernon signs are almost complete, but they don’t float everybody’s…
Picking charities for donated cash proves hard for Vernon Council
"THIS IS HARD BECAUSE THERE'S SO MUCH NEED." VERNON – Three local organizations will benefit…
Kelowna’s on its own with sidewalk sleeping bylaw; other Interior cities don’t come close
"IT'S TALKING TO PEOPLE, GETTING THEM ASSISTANCE AND JUST RESPONDING TO THE PUBLIC'S CONCERNS AND…
Sidewalk bylaw making life even harder for Kelowna’s homeless
"GET UP, GOTTA GO, MOVE ON OR WE'RE GOING TO ARREST YOU." KELOWNA – Cheralyn…
Kelowna just made it easier to rent out that extra room
KELOWNA – The increasing lack of affordable housing in Kelowna has caused City Hall to…
Protest planned against Kelowna bylaw change banning sleeping on sidewalks at night
KELOWNA – A group of residents are planning to rally outside Kelowna City Hall next…
Vernon homeless camps bound to grow again
VERNON – The camps may be gone, but Vernon’s issues with homelessness aren’t going away.…
Politicians frustrated over transit decision at Vernon mall
VERNON – Municipal leaders are frustrated more hasn’t been done to ensure transit riders can…
Kamloops council defeats motion looking to bring conditions to Ajax Mine approval process
KAMLOOPS – A motion for Kamloops city council to advocate for new provincial oversights for…
Property owners encroaching on public’s access to Okanagan Lake in Vernon
VERNON – There are more than 30 places in Vernon the public can access Okanagan…
Vernon tries to solve on-street parking congestion by asking residents to buy permits
VERNON – A new on-street parking policy would have residents pay to park on the…
Pay off your parking tickets during Food for Fines week in Vernon, and the money will go to charity
VERNON – Vernon has come up with a way to help you feel good about…
Vernon to map hotspots, look at disposal resources after hundreds of discarded needles found
VERNON – The number of discarded needles being found in Vernon continues to climb. In…
Majority of Vernon council backs rainbow crosswalk
VERNON – Downtown Vernon will be a little brighter next spring. A majority of Vernon…
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 man asks city to give rainbow crosswalk the green light
VERNON – Vernon council has been asked to endorse a rainbow crosswalk in the downtown…
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…
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…