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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THOMPSON: Department of War name change comes with hefty bill for American taxpayers
OPINION Last month, President Donald Trump decided he liked the sound of Department of War a lot more than Department of Defense. It was - like so many Trump impulses - a move that did little to change reality other t

Why some bars and most breweries close early in downtown Kelowna
It’s 10:30 p.m. and the night feels young inside one of Kelowna’s charming breweries, but your hope of painting the town red is dashed by last call. That’s a pretty common experience for folks who aren’t familiar wit

Why Okanagan cannabis shops aren't dominating the black market
Law abiding cannabis companies in the Okanagan deal with the government taking its piece of the pie at every turn, while trying to compete with a black market that's still going strong. Cannabis in B.C. gets taxed at several points betw

The story behind the Shuswap's familiar and historic Trickle Inn
A large, charming white house with green trim has been a familiar site for people travelling through the Shuswap for decades. Perched on side of the Trans-Canada Highway in Tappen, the house was a family home for the Carlin family for sever

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