News Items tag as: Referendum to Twin Kal Tire Place

City councillor’s firm hired to design Vernon arena expansion
April 28, 2016 - 12:37 PM

VERNON – Coun. Brian Quiring is a partner and CEO of the architectural firm contracted to design Vernon’s new arena.
Vernon Farmers' Market disappointed with arena vote
November 30, 2015 - 2:30 PM

VERNON - The manager of the Vernon Farmers' Market believes some vendors will feel the squeeze as the group downsizes for upcoming arena construction.
Vernon mayor happy arena referendum passed; disappointed with low voter turnout
November 29, 2015 - 1:05 PM

VERNON – The voters of Greater Vernon have spoken, although not many of them, giving the go-ahead to local government to build a new arena in Vernon.
Greater Vernon voters say 'YES' to a new arena
November 28, 2015 - 9:54 PM

VERNON - Greater Vernon will get a brand new, multi-million dollar arena, voters decided today.
Voters to decide fate of Vernon arena project in coming days
November 26, 2015 - 6:30 PM

VERNON - Voters will have their say on a new arena this Saturday, but as they prepare to head to the polls, over 2,000 people have already cast their ballots in advance polls.
Advocate likens cost of a new Vernon arena to a monthly cup of coffee
November 24, 2015 - 10:30 AM

VERNON - A number of businesses, sports groups and community members came out to show their support for a new arena in Vernon.
Advance arena voting gets underway in Vernon
November 17, 2015 - 8:30 PM

VERNON - Greater Vernon residents can start casting ballots for or against a new arena this week.
Vernon minor hockey pledges cash for arena project
November 09, 2015 - 4:30 PM

VERNON - A local sports organization has thrown financial support behind the construction of a new arena in Vernon.
Get info, ask questions about arena referendum at these upcoming events
November 07, 2015 - 10:30 AM

VERNON - You can expect to see local government officials promoting an upcoming arena referendum at a number of events this month.
Piece by piece, Vernon's Civic Arena is literally falling apart: City
October 30, 2015 - 1:38 PM

VERNON - Cracked walls, crumbling concrete and a heaving floor are among a long list of problems plaguing the Civic Arena in Vernon.
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News Items tag as: Referendum to Twin Kal Tire Place

City councillor’s firm hired to design Vernon arena expansion

Vernon Farmers' Market disappointed with arena vote

Vernon mayor happy arena referendum passed; disappointed with low voter turnout

Greater Vernon voters say 'YES' to a new arena

Voters to decide fate of Vernon arena project in coming days

Advocate likens cost of a new Vernon arena to a monthly cup of coffee

Advance arena voting gets underway in Vernon

Vernon minor hockey pledges cash for arena project

Get info, ask questions about arena referendum at these upcoming events

Piece by piece, Vernon's Civic Arena is literally falling apart: City

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