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B.C. Conservatives announce contender in the race for Vernon-Monashee MLA
VERNON – Another candidate has entered the provincial political race in Vernon-Monashee. The British Columbia…
Will Vernon-Monashee’s voting history repeat itself in the upcoming election?
VERNON – The Liberal Party has enjoyed a two-decade streak in Vernon-Monashee. Whether that trend…
New cash for Greater Vernon Water means costly filtration system may be avoided
VERNON – A partial solution to Greater Vernon’s water quality woes is coming down the…
Firefighters association reacts to possible outsourcing of Vernon dispatch service
LOSS OF LOCAL KNOWLEDGE NOT WORTH THE POSSIBLE COST SAVINGS: ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT VERNON – The…
Should the City of Vernon follow other communities streaming videos of council meetings?
VERNON – It’s no Game of Thrones, but there are some in Vernon who would…
Vernon has done ‘pretty much all we can’ about latest homeless camp
VERNON – Local agencies and the city have reached out to those camping in a…
Vernon council limits impact of Kalamalka Lake Road construction project
VERNON – Vernon city council is doing what it can to lessen the traffic hassles…
This rule means Vernon’s poppy crosswalk can’t go ahead
VERNON – A proposed poppy crosswalk in Vernon is a no-go due to a little…
City of Vernon to roll out new rules for mobile vendors
VERNON – There’s appetite for more mobile vendors in parks and public spaces in Vernon.…
Funding for clean water tied to ‘surprising’ report on North Okanagan water supply
SPALLUMCHEEN – Spallumcheen residents affected by a longstanding water quality advisory could have clean water…
NDP question timing of Liberal funding announcement for Hullcar water in advance of election
VERNON – The Liberals are being accused of ulterior motives in a recent funding announcement…
Poppy crosswalk will pave a ‘field of flowers’ on Vernon street
VERNON – Artist Amanda Shatzko says Vernon’s new poppy crosswalk will be ‘like walking across…
Province announces close to $1M for North Okanagan community’s water woes
SPALLUMCHEEN – The provincial government announced funding of close to $1 million today to address…
Okanagan Indian Band ‘vehemently and vigorously’ opposing neighbouring band’s claim to Silver Star Mountain
VERNON – Letters back and forth between the Okanagan Indian Band and Splatsin First Nation…
Kelowna still has a lot of work to do on water plans
KELOWNA – If Kelowna gets a host of grants, the City’s new water plan has…
NDP roll out candidates for nomination in Vernon-Monashee riding
VERNON – Two local residents are in the running to represent the Vernon-Monashee NDP in…
Vernon woman will run for the Green Party in upcoming provincial election
VERNON – A Vernon woman is vying for a seat in the upcoming provincial election.…
Residents invited to have a say on Vernon lake accesses today
VERNON – Vernon residents can get involved in the city’s plan for developing public accesses…
MP Fuhr disappointed with own government’s decision on electoral reform
KELOWNA – Kelowna-Lake Country MP Stephen Fuhr says he is disappointed with his own government…
More staffing changes at Vernon Fire Department with departure of deputy chief
VERNON – Vernon’s deputy fire chief is resigning after five years of service. Jack Blair…
Vernon residents stuck with Stickle plan, MLA says
VERNON – Despite ongoing opposition, Vernon’s MLA says there’s no going back on the latest…
Local politicians hear details of overdose crisis in Vernon
VERNON – More people died of an illicit drug overdose in Vernon in 2016 than…
Survey finds almost 150 people homeless in Vernon
VERNON – Almost 150 people in Vernon consider themselves homeless, according to recent survey, and…
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…