News Items tag as: City of Vernon 2021

Missing links in Vernon trail soon to be connected
December 16, 2021 - 3:38 PM

A section of the popular Grey Canal Trail in Vernon will soon be connected following a recent land sale agreement between a private property owner and local governments.
Okanagan First Nation agrees to buy O'Keefe Range near Vernon for $26.8M
November 19, 2021 - 4:50 PM

The Okanagan Indian Band has agreed in principle to purchase the O'Keefe Range for $26.8 million.
Vernon's first snowfall creates some chaos on the roads
November 18, 2021 - 12:15 PM

The first significant snowfall of the year has resulted in several vehicle collisions across Vernon this morning.
All candidates debate scheduled ahead of Vernon byelection
November 02, 2021 - 4:00 PM

An all-candidates debate is taking place ahead of the upcoming City of Vernon byelection.
11 candidates running for vacant council position in Vernon byelection
October 29, 2021 - 5:13 PM

Eleven candidates will be vying for votes in the City of Vernon's upcoming byelection.
Vernon byelection date set following death of Coun. Dalvir Nahal
September 27, 2021 - 4:16 PM

The City of Vernon has set a date for a byelection following the death of councillor Dalvir Nahal.
One block of Vernon’s 30 Avenue closing for dining this summer
June 21, 2021 - 1:21 PM

As of July 1, the 2900 block of Vernon’s 30 Avenue will be closed to vehicle to allow dining and entertainment on the street.
Vernon tells feds to back off on fobbing gun control off on them
May 27, 2021 - 6:30 AM

In February, the federal government introduced gun control legislation that, in part, said local governments could pass bylaws banning handguns in their cities.
Petition urges council to close part of downtown Vernon to traffic
April 27, 2021 - 2:00 PM
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An online petition is asking Vernon city council to close two blocks of 30 Avenue downtown to support struggling businesses.
Sinkhole creates traffic headache on Hospital Hill in Vernon
April 27, 2021 - 8:45 AM

A water main break created a huge sinkhole on Highway 97 across from Vernon Jubilee Hospital last night and the traffic impacts will be felt for the rest of the week.
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Okanagan pizzeria ranks among Canada's top spots to eat outside
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More than ton of pot found in semi-trailer in Detroit
DETROIT (AP) — More than a ton of marijuana has been seized from a tractor-trailer truck in southwest Detroit. The pot was detected during an inspection on May 11 by Customs and Border Protection officers at a cargo facility near the

Ending stigma: A Kelowna woman's experience living in supportive housing
Lee’s lived through hard times. Homelessness, substance use and poverty have all been part of it, but some of the toughest things are surprising, like stigma and the hostility it creates. Last winter, Lee split her time between the st

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News Items tag as: City of Vernon 2021

Missing links in Vernon trail soon to be connected

Okanagan First Nation agrees to buy O'Keefe Range near Vernon for $26.8M

Vernon's first snowfall creates some chaos on the roads

All candidates debate scheduled ahead of Vernon byelection

11 candidates running for vacant council position in Vernon byelection

Vernon byelection date set following death of Coun. Dalvir Nahal

One block of Vernon’s 30 Avenue closing for dining this summer

Vernon tells feds to back off on fobbing gun control off on them

Petition urges council to close part of downtown Vernon to traffic

Sinkhole creates traffic headache on Hospital Hill in Vernon

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