News Items tag as: City of Vernon 2016

Water main failure means no water for some Vernon residents
December 05, 2016 - 10:10 AM

VERNON - Some City of Vernon customers are without water, thanks to a water main failure today.
UDPATE: Vernon Rec Centre reopens
November 29, 2016 - 12:56 PM

VERNON – The Vernon Recreation Centre, including the pool and Halina Centre, has reopened after it was closed for about five hours today.
City crews remove items from Vernon homeless camps
November 25, 2016 - 11:31 AM

VERNON - Work continues by city crews to fully decommission several homeless camps in Vernon.
Vernon trying to support homeless people after camps decommissioned
November 09, 2016 - 3:30 PM

VERNON - Several homeless camps are being shut down in Vernon and local agencies are trying to support them.
Vernon's new kindness meters proving their worth
July 18, 2016 - 6:30 PM

VERNON - Kindness meters appear to be having an effect on aggressive panhandling in Vernon.
The good, the bad and the reality of the hot North Okanagan housing market
July 15, 2016 - 8:30 AM

VERNON - North Okanagan home prices may be a steal for those cashing out of the Vancouver area, but the hot market is also raising concerns about the overall cost and availability of housing in the community.
Construction is big business in Vernon
July 11, 2016 - 4:30 PM

VERNON - Construction is on the rise as the number of building permits issued in the City of Vernon have more than doubled since this time last year.
Strong support for skateboards on Vernon sidewalks and bike lanes
July 08, 2016 - 1:00 PM

VERNON - Many people appear to like the idea of allowing skateboards and other small wheeled transportation devices on Vernon sidewalks and bike lanes.
Vernon installs special meters to help with aggressive panhandling concerns
July 04, 2016 - 3:30 PM

VERNON - The City of Vernon has taken a unique approach to tackling aggressive panhandling with the addition of five ‘kindness meters’ in the downtown core.
Issues at Kin Beach drive discussion between Okanagan Indian Band and City of Vernon
June 30, 2016 - 9:00 PM

VERNON - An agreement between the Okanagan Indian Band and City of Vernon could lead to some changes at Kin Beach.
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News Items tag as: City of Vernon 2016

Water main failure means no water for some Vernon residents

UDPATE: Vernon Rec Centre reopens

City crews remove items from Vernon homeless camps

Vernon trying to support homeless people after camps decommissioned

Vernon's new kindness meters proving their worth

The good, the bad and the reality of the hot North Okanagan housing market

Construction is big business in Vernon

Strong support for skateboards on Vernon sidewalks and bike lanes

Vernon installs special meters to help with aggressive panhandling concerns

Issues at Kin Beach drive discussion between Okanagan Indian Band and City of Vernon

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