News Items tag as: City of Vernon 2020

How Kamloops and Okanagan cities actually made money through COVID-19
November 27, 2020 - 7:30 AM

At the height of the COVID-19 lockdown last spring, Vancouver Mayor Kennedy Stewart spoke publicly about the risk of bankruptcy if people didn’t pay their property taxes because of COVID-19.
After 80 complaints, owner of derelict Vernon property hasn't got a single fine
August 27, 2020 - 7:00 AM

One year after the RCMP raided a known downtown Vernon drug house, the City continues to receive dozens of complaints about the property although the owner has yet to be fined.
No more free parking in downtown Vernon as of July 2
June 24, 2020 - 11:58 AM

It's a sign that life is gradually getting back to normal as the City of Vernon reintroduces paid on-street parking.
More than 50 City of Vernon staffers had six-figure salaries in 2019
May 26, 2020 - 5:30 PM

Wages for the City of Vernon's top staff cost an extra $1.7 million in 2019 as more names were added to the list of those taking home $75,000 or more annually.
Vernon mayor says city ready for gradual reopening of economy
May 05, 2020 - 10:05 AM

Vernon's mayor has written an open letter to the B.C. government saying the city is ready for a gradual return to open up the economy again.
Lack of tourism dollars means Vernon visitor centre will remain closed
April 29, 2020 - 12:45 PM

The Vernon Visitor Information Centre will remain closed for the foreseeable future due to cost-cutting measures implemented by the City.
COVID-19 sees Vernon scrap utility bill interest, downtown parking meter enforcement
April 01, 2020 - 2:15 PM

The City of Vernon is waiving interest charges on utility bills and has scrapped parking meter charges in its downtown core due to the coronavirus.
Vernon to revive popular compost program
January 29, 2020 - 11:45 AM

The City of Vernon is bringing back a popular compost program that was cut early last year due to its popularity.
Okanagan Lake facing bigger pollution problems than treated sewage
January 23, 2020 - 5:30 PM

The City of Vernon's announcement that it will be pumping treated sewage into Okanagan Lake has been met with criticism from one local environmental group.
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Iconic Penticton Peach concession stand back in local hands
After a few years with an out-of-town operator, The Peach concession stand in Penticton has a local one. Ice cream and sweets shop Tickleberry’s is going to be operating the stand this summer as well as the Skaha Main concession stand

Pennsylvania House advances bill legalizing recreational marijuana
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvanians 21 or older would be allowed to legally purchase and use marijuana under a bill that passed the state House on Wednesday, the first time a recreational cannabis proposal has been approved by either legi

New short-term rental bylaw means some in Kamloops may not be available
New licensing rules are putting pressure on Kamloops homeowners hosting short-term rentals, and some may not be allowed any longer. A new bylaw will require hosts get business licenses, bringing Kamloops in line with similar restrictions ac

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