News Items tag as: Referendum to Twin Kal Tire Place

City councillor’s firm hired to design Vernon arena expansion
April 28, 2016 - 12:37 PM

VERNON – Coun. Brian Quiring is a partner and CEO of the architectural firm contracted to design Vernon’s new arena.
Vernon Farmers' Market disappointed with arena vote
November 30, 2015 - 2:30 PM

VERNON - The manager of the Vernon Farmers' Market believes some vendors will feel the squeeze as the group downsizes for upcoming arena construction.
Vernon mayor happy arena referendum passed; disappointed with low voter turnout
November 29, 2015 - 1:05 PM

VERNON – The voters of Greater Vernon have spoken, although not many of them, giving the go-ahead to local government to build a new arena in Vernon.
Greater Vernon voters say 'YES' to a new arena
November 28, 2015 - 9:54 PM

VERNON - Greater Vernon will get a brand new, multi-million dollar arena, voters decided today.
Voters to decide fate of Vernon arena project in coming days
November 26, 2015 - 6:30 PM

VERNON - Voters will have their say on a new arena this Saturday, but as they prepare to head to the polls, over 2,000 people have already cast their ballots in advance polls.
Advocate likens cost of a new Vernon arena to a monthly cup of coffee
November 24, 2015 - 10:30 AM

VERNON - A number of businesses, sports groups and community members came out to show their support for a new arena in Vernon.
Advance arena voting gets underway in Vernon
November 17, 2015 - 8:30 PM

VERNON - Greater Vernon residents can start casting ballots for or against a new arena this week.
Vernon minor hockey pledges cash for arena project
November 09, 2015 - 4:30 PM

VERNON - A local sports organization has thrown financial support behind the construction of a new arena in Vernon.
Get info, ask questions about arena referendum at these upcoming events
November 07, 2015 - 10:30 AM

VERNON - You can expect to see local government officials promoting an upcoming arena referendum at a number of events this month.
Piece by piece, Vernon's Civic Arena is literally falling apart: City
October 30, 2015 - 1:38 PM

VERNON - Cracked walls, crumbling concrete and a heaving floor are among a long list of problems plaguing the Civic Arena in Vernon.
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THOMPSON: Gerrymandering and US midterms
OPINION A few weeks ago I wrote about America’s Mid-Term Elections…admitting that the results were pretty much up in the air. After all, there’s been lots of tricks…gerrymandering, voter suppression, atte