News Items tag as: City of Vernon 2019

City says Highlands development in Vernon nixed due to 'interpretation' of contract
August 07, 2019 - 10:07 AM

VERNON - A recent decision by a developer putting an indefinite hold on an expensive housing project in Vernon, is due to a disagreement over the interpretation of the contract, according to the City of Vernon.
Pricey Vernon development project hits wall
August 03, 2019 - 9:43 AM

VERNON - A pricey housing development in Vernon worth tens of millions of dollars has been put on ice with no clear date when it will thaw out.
Kin Beach on Okanagan Lake in Vernon closed to swimmers
July 05, 2019 - 11:04 AM

VERNON - Swimmers are advised to stay out of the water at Kin Beach on Okanagan Lake in Vernon.
City of Vernon adds a few more names to list of top earners
June 21, 2019 - 7:30 PM

VERNON - The City of Vernon added a few more staffers to the list of employees earning $75,000 or more.
Vernon looks to immigration to boost economy
May 31, 2019 - 6:30 PM

VERNON - The City of Vernon is looking overseas for entrepreneurs ready and willing to invest their cash into the city.
Construction begins on missing links in Vernon's cross-city bike path
May 10, 2019 - 5:00 PM

VERNON - Construction is underway which once fully completed will allow cyclists and pedestrians in Vernon to travel on a purpose built path away from vehicles all the way from the north end of the city to downtown and onto Polson Park.
Vernon to spend $275K on two public washrooms downtown
April 17, 2019 - 12:06 PM

VERNON - Vernon is looking to spend $275,000 on two downtown public toilets.
City sets up organic waste composting drop-offs in Vernon
April 04, 2019 - 1:30 PM

VERNON - The City of Vernon is allowing residents to take their compost to City Hall.
iN PHOTOS: Historic North Okanagan ranch looks at microbrewery and 'glamping' to create revenue
March 27, 2019 - 6:30 PM

VERNON - It may seem like an unlikely addition for a place more associated with family days out, but a Vernon-area museum and heritage park is pitching a glamping campsite and microbrewery as "out of the box" money-making schemes.
Vernon to crack down on illegal pot shops
March 27, 2019 - 4:00 PM

VERNON - The City of Vernon is going to crack down on illegal pot shops.
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West Kelowna: The name that divided a community
KELOWNA - When popular B.C. band We Are The City made a community callout last week, they brushed up against what was once this region’s most sensitive subject. “Westbank (West Kelowna for you newcomers) Does anyone out there wa