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Grey Canal trail in Vernon set to expand on Coldstream Ranch land
The North Okanagan regional district has just acquired land which will contribute to maintaining Greater…
FLOOD WATCH 2017: Greater Vernon boil water notice continues into weekend
VERNON – The boil water notice for Greater Vernon will continue this weekend. Due to…
Water supply in Greater Vernon looking good so far
VERNON – With temperatures starting to warm up and many looking to get gardening, Greater…
B.C. Winter Games to be held in Vernon in 2022
VERNON – Vernon has been selected as the host city for the 2022 B.C. Winter…
Improvements at Camp Hurlburt site, plus other Vernon parks coming this year
VERNON – Parkland improvements at Camp Hurlburt is just one of the projects Greater Vernon…
Maintenance work to shut down Vernon pool
VERNON - Only a few more days are left to visit the Vernon pool before it shuts down for a month of maintenance work. The annual aquatic centre shutdown will start Monday, Aug. 24 and last until Sept. 21. This year’s closure will be an extra week long so recreation services can replace the flooring...
Citizens call for drastic changes to Greater Vernon Water
VERNON - A citizens group is calling on local politicians to overhaul plans for Greater Vernon’s water supply, including the cost to residents. Citizens for Changes to the Master Water Plan made their case to Vernon City Council Monday afternoon, asking for support in taking a “fresh new look” at the plan. Spokesperson Eric Jackson...
Local rep says Greater Vernon Water referendum failed for all the wrong reasons
'I CAN'T HELP BUT THINK THIS WAS A POLITICAL POSITION TO TAKE WITH THE ELECTION COMING UP' VERNON - A local politician is speaking out against the results of the failed Greater Vernon Water referendum. Electoral Area C director Mike Macnabb believes it failed for all the wrong reasons. “I think the $70 million was...
Greater Vernon may appeal arena referendum veto
VERNON - Greater Vernon officials may appeal a ruling from the province forbidding a referendum on borrowing money to replace the Civic Arena. The question was set to be on the November municipal election ballot, but the Inspector of Municipalities refused to approve the referendum due to concerns about the North Okanagan Regional District borrowing...