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Tourism decision next steps and facts
January 27, 2017 - 3:38 PM

KELOWNA - At a public hearing Tuesday, Council approved third reading for an official community plan amendment and rezoning that would allow the project to go ahead if it receives fourth reading at a future Council meeting.

Now that the public hearing is closed, Council members are not permitted to receive any new information or comment from the applicant or public on the proposal under Community Charter legislation.
Tiny House "Youth at Risk" fundraiser launched
June 05, 2016 - 3:40 PM

VERNON - The Vernon First Nations Friendship Centre is undertaking a Tiny House Raffle Fundraiser to support the need for increased housing for youth at risk of being homeless.
Premier honours public servants in B.C's Interior and North
September 16, 2013 - 2:57 PM

VICTORIA - The outstanding achievements of B.C.'s public service employees in the Interior and the North have been recognized with the Premier's Awards, Premier Christy Clark announced.
Premier honours public servants in B.C's Interior and North
September 16, 2013 - 2:56 PM

VICTORIA - The outstanding achievements of B.C.'s public service employees in the Interior and the North have been recognized with the Premier's Awards, Premier Christy Clark announced.
$1.5 million to help revitalize contaminated land
July 13, 2013 - 9:41 AM

The Province is helping revitalize communities throughout B.C. by investing $1.5 million in a program that helps clean up contaminated land and get it ready for redevelopment, Minister of
Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Steve Thomson announced today.
City of Vernon recognizes Vernon Community Music School for commitment to heritage preservation
July 05, 2013 - 2:31 PM

Mayor Rob Sawatzky said, “The Vernon Community Music School is in the process of completing building repairs and updating their foundation so they can provide a safe and viable musical home for generations to come.”
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In October 2012, the City presented Vernon Community Music School officials with a heritage plaque, in recognition of the heritage significance of the building.
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Fruit packers near Kelowna fined another $78,000
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Manitoba government plans to lift ban on homegrown recreational cannabis
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Tranquille developer blames province after multiple ALC denials
The province's Agricultural Land Commission has heard multiple pleas from the owner of a historic Kamloops property who wants to build an agricultural suburb on the massive site. Each time Ignition Developments goes to the commission, i

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Tourism decision next steps and facts

Tiny House "Youth at Risk" fundraiser launched

Premier honours public servants in B.C's Interior and North

Premier honours public servants in B.C's Interior and North

$1.5 million to help revitalize contaminated land

City of Vernon recognizes Vernon Community Music School for commitment to heritage preservation

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