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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…
Strong support for skateboards on Vernon sidewalks and bike lanes
VERNON – Many people appear to like the idea of allowing skateboards and other small…
Kamloops council has not had enough of wine
KAMLOOPS – The city is once again turning to the citizens of Kamloops to weigh…
City of Kamloops emissions targets on right track, but in the slow lane
KAMLOOPS – The city’s greenhouse gas targets appear to be a little out of range,…
Kamloops councillor upset over local MLAs comments on wine debate, calls for apology
KAMLOOPS – A Kamloops councillor is calling on local MLAs to apologize for their comments…
City of Vernon spending more money on staff salaries
VERNON – An increase in the amount of money being spent on staff salaries at…
Vernon called upon to join the Blue Dot movement
VERNON – Vernon is being urged to join more than 100 other municipalities in acknowledging…
Vernon council agrees to pony up for O’Keefe Ranch funding
'IT'S SOMETHING WE CAN'T LOSE' VERNON – Council has answered a plea from the historic…
Appeal puts grocery store wine debate back on Kamloops council menu
KAMLOOPS – A Sahali grocery store is not wiling to go away quietly and is…
‘He never stopped’: Armstrong city councillor’s legacy will live on
VERNON – A longtime Armstrong city councillor will be remembered for his dedication to the…
Pay-by-phone parking option coming to Vernon
VERNON – People will soon be able to pay for parking in downtown Vernon using…
Kamloops council supports consultants in quest for more information on Ajax Mine application
KAMLOOPS – After several hours of discussion, council has agreed to support the consultants it…
Kamloops taxpayers on the hook for supplemental items in 2016
KAMLOOPS – With council agreeing to keep most supplemental items in the budget, taxpayers can…
Vernon council supports downtown merchant markets
VERNON – Vernon council has embraced a new vision for summertime merchant markets downtown. After…
Vernon council working on improving public access to Okanagan Lake
VERNON – Opening up public access to Okanagan Lake in Vernon is on city council’s…
Vernon council abandons plans for ‘now or never’ runway extension
VERNON – There aren’t any big changes in the picture for Vernon’s airport. A majority…
Vernon council has mixed feelings on later open hours for downtown sports bar
VERNON – Whether or not to support a downtown Vernon bar’s bid to stay open…
Pay-by-phone parking system dials up interest at Vernon council
VERNON – The idea of introducing a pay-by-phone option for parking in downtown Vernon is…
Business group says City of Vernon policies are contributing to high housing prices
VERNON – A Vernon business group says red tape at city hall is frustrating housing…