politics
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…
Government to focus on bolstering rental supply in Vernon in effort to get residents housed
VERNON – Getting Vernon residents housed was the focus as politicians, social agencies, and realtors…
Province to remove Vernon’s ‘crosswalk to nowhere’
VERNON – It didn’t take long before avid walker Jasmine Finlay, who moved here a…
Bylaw concerned about man living in wooden crate in downtown Vernon
VERNON – A man living in a wooden crate downtown Vernon is generating some concerns.…
Tides turn for North Okanagan gymnastics club fearing shut-down by regional district
NORTH OKANAGAN – The regional district appears to be doing a 180 when it comes…
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…
Councillors, MPs and MLAs respond to growing homelessness issues in Vernon
VERNON – Politicians from all levels of government seem to recognize homelessness is a big…
Development activity picks up with numerous construction projects in Vernon
VERNON – A number of large construction projects helped prop up Vernon’s economic development figures…
Work moving ahead on Vernon multiplex expansion
VERNON – Vernon council got its first look at a multi-million dollar arena expansion project…
RISK IT OUT: Vernon mayor will look into police staffing, but city ‘doesn’t mandate what the RCMP does’
VERNON – Vernon’s mayor continues to stress his confidence in the RCMP, although he admits…
Vernon mayor affirms confidence in RCMP following iNFOnews.ca report
VERNON – Vernon’s mayor is affirming his confidence in the RCMP following a recent report…
‘RISK IT OUT’: Chronic RCMP understaffing leaving Vernon cops in danger
'SOMEONE IS GOING TO GET INJURED HERE' VERNON – As police officers assemble for the…
Councillor calls on MLA to address Vernon homelessness
VERNON – The provincial government says it’s doing its best to address issues of homelessness…
Keeping residents safe a big part of 2017 Vernon budget
VERNON – Costs for several major city services were outlined today as Vernon politicians began…