News Items tag as: Active Living Centre

Vernon council gives final approval for $136M indoor pool and rec centre
April 08, 2024 - 12:10 PM

Vernon city council approved the final designs, budget and construction schedule for the $136-million Active Living Centre today.
Extra $15M for Vernon's indoor pool and rec centre will pay for extras
February 26, 2024 - 4:04 PM

The design for Vernon's new indoor pool and recreation complex was approved by city council today and it includes several enhancements not in the original plan.
POLL: Do you support Vernon's proposed Active Living Centre?
October 12, 2022 - 11:32 AM

One of the burning questions Vernon residents will have to decide this election day, is whether to throw their support behind borrowing the money to build the city's new $121-million Active Living Centre.
How Vernon's $121M Active Living Centre compares to similar projects
October 07, 2022 - 8:00 PM

It's hard to comprehend the projected cost of Vernon's $121-million Active Living Centre, but look around B.C. and the rest of the country, and you'll find municipal recreation facilities are always very costly.
Are you getting what you want from Vernon’s Active Living Centre?
October 01, 2022 - 2:01 PM

Vernon's proposed Active Living Centre won't look like Kelowna's popular family water park, the H20 Adventure and Fitness Centre, because that's not what Vernon residents asked for.
What will Vernon's Active Living Centre actually cost taxpayers?
September 13, 2022 - 6:30 PM

Vernon residents will be looking at a 17 per cent tax hike if they decide that the proposed Active Living Centre should be built.
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News Items tag as: Active Living Centre

Vernon council gives final approval for $136M indoor pool and rec centre

Extra $15M for Vernon's indoor pool and rec centre will pay for extras

POLL: Do you support Vernon's proposed Active Living Centre?

How Vernon's $121M Active Living Centre compares to similar projects

Are you getting what you want from Vernon’s Active Living Centre?

What will Vernon's Active Living Centre actually cost taxpayers?

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