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Lack of public consultation for Vernon road project could cost the city
VERNON – Vernon council might swallow a $100,000 loss after concerns have arisen about a…
Vernon frustrated at being left out of national homelessness strategy
VERNON – With a significant homelessness issue on its hands, the City of Vernon is…
NDP visiting Hullcar Valley to discuss water quality concerns
SPALLUMCHEEN – A North Okanagan community’s fight for clean drinking water has caught the attention…
HELSTON: Shuswap Lake spill shows Trudeau government isn’t as open and transparent as it promised
The lead agency investigating a possible spill of glue and fuel products in Shuswap Lake…
Public invited to open house on rail trail tonight in Coldstream
COLDSTREAM – You can help shape the development of the 47 kilometre Okanagan Rail Trail…
New Welcome to Vernon signs coming this spring
VERNON – Fresh new signs will soon greet visitors to the City of Vernon. After…
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…
Pay-by-phone parking system pitched for downtown Vernon
VERNON – With parking being one of the biggest complaints people have about downtown Vernon,…
Welcome to Vernon signs get a rough ride
VERNON – Coming up with a design for Vernon’s new welcome to the city signs…
Snow removal not just a question of money for the City of Vernon
VERNON – Improving snow removal services in Vernon carries quite a price tag, although it's…
Vernon Community Band appeals to city hall to keep the music alive
VERNON – Money problems could stop the music for a community band that performs for…
New vision for downtown Vernon market
VERNON – Downtown market activities could look a little different in Vernon this summer. The…
Why a Vernon doctor will help patients with their marijuana
"I'VE HAD PEOPLE WITH STAGE FOUR CANCER SAYING 'I'VE GOT TO BUY IT ON THE…
Same road work, different price tag as construction costs rise in Vernon
VERNON – It costs the city more to do the same construction project today than…
HELSTON: When politicians give you cash back, don’t complain
It’s not uncommon to hear people grumble about rising taxes, but have you ever heard…
City-owned buildings to be demolished in Vernon
VERNON – The city will be tearing down a building and creating more parking in…
Bus stop to stay at Vernon mall for now
VERNON – Plans to move a bus stop at the Vernon mall are on hold.…
Vernon council will ‘sit back and wait’ when it comes to pot dispensaries
VERNON – A Vernon pot dispensary made a pitch to work openly, transparently and collaboratively…
Crunch time for runway extension at the Vernon airport
VERNON – It’s now or never when it comes to extending the runway at the…