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Vernon City Council 2016
Vernon man asks city to give rainbow crosswalk the green light
VERNON – Vernon council has been asked to endorse a rainbow crosswalk in the downtown…
Vernon woman acknowledged for nearly 30 years of picking up litter
VERNON – A Vernon woman earned heartfelt applause this afternoon at city hall as she…
Traffic, policing costs and invasive mussels top priorities for Vernon council at government meetings
VERNON – Local politicians made sure issues around transportation and the environment were acknowledged at…
Greenway leading into Vernon not looking so green in places
VERNON – There’s concern the greenway just north of Vernon isn’t quite living up to…
Vernon politician wants police, first responders and bylaw to carry overdose reversal kits
VERNON – With a rising number of overdose deaths sweeping the province and a potent…
Vernon council won’t impose one-kilometre rule on grocery store wine sales
VERNON – Vernon council is not going to interfere with the sale of wine in…
‘Vernon is a comparatively safe community’: City
VERNON – The City of Vernon wants to reassure residents the community is safe and…
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…
Vernon councillor concerned city isn’t getting fair share of homelessness, addiction funding
"WE HAVE THE SAME ISSUES" VERNON – A Vernon councillor is concerned the city is…
Vernon man taking pitch for rainbow crosswalk to city hall
VERNON – A local man is hoping Vernon will become the next city to embrace…
Pet micro-pig considered a prohibited farm animal in Vernon
VERNON – Vernon’s mayor is open to exploring the idea of allowing pet pigs in…
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…
Elementary school students from Vernon convince city to stop mowing down pollinator plants
VERNON – They may be little, but a group of passionate Grade 4 students from…
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 undecided over promoting charitable organizations
VERNON – Promoting the work of charitable organizations is proving easier said than done for…
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…
Vernon Cemetery to receive $70,000 in turf improvements
VERNON – The Vernon Cemetery is getting some TLC from the city. Vernon Mayor Akbal…
City councillor’s firm hired to design Vernon arena expansion
VERNON – Coun. Brian Quiring is a partner and CEO of the architectural firm contracted…
Pay-by-phone parking option coming to Vernon
VERNON – People will soon be able to pay for parking in downtown Vernon using…
City of Vernon continues to investigate foul odour at Polson Park
VERNON – City staff are following their noses when it comes to an odour problem…
Homeless population grows as funding dries up in Vernon
VERNON – The City of Vernon is facing a dire situation with its homeless population.…
Vernon skateboarders put pressure on city for fair bylaws
VERNON – Skateboarders in Vernon are calling on the city to be a bit friendlier…